S-East PDP not deterred by defection of members to APC —Umahi
ABAKALIKI — THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-East zone, yesterday, said it was neither worried nor deterred by the decision of some members to join the the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Nigeria shouldn’t participate in Islamic Countries Sports Fiesta, CAN tells FG
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that Nigerian athletes shouldn’t participate in the on-going Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation in Azerbaijan.
NNPC Chief Executives sign performance bond to maximise profit
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Thursday directed the Corporation’s Chief Operating Officers to sign performance bonds.
Ika nation to hold first economic summit June
THE Ika Village Square, a socio-cultural group of Ika people, has said it will hold an economic summit in June as part of efforts at showcasing the potential of the Ika nation.
New private poly takes off in Delta, matriculates 50 students
A new private Polytechnic, Calvary Polytechnic, Owa-Oyibu, Ika North-East Local Government Area, Delta State, has matriculated 50 pioneer students, signalling the take-off of the institution.
Ugborhen leader bags best community president award
President of Ugborhen community in Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Anthony Amitaye, has bagged the best community president award in Sapele LGA and Okpe Kingdom in general for the giant strides of peace, progress and unprecedented development of Ugborhen district especially the milestone which prompted the recent visit of Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to commission a plethora of projects in the district under the watch of Chief Amitaye.
Northern elders declare total support for Osinbajo as Ag President
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has declared total support for the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
INEC inaugurates planning committee for 2019 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday inaugurated an Election Project Plan Committee (EPPC), charged with the responsibility of planning for the 2019 general elections.
Revert to 2016 Forex policy of N250, Kano Chamber advises CBN
Mr Umar Dansuleka, President, Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, has asked the CBN to revert to its 2016 Forex policy that pegged exchange rate at N250.
Chibok Girls: FG ready to negotiate for release of captives
The Federal Government on Thursday renewed its resolve to negotiate for the release of the remaining abducted Chibok schoolgirls and other captives.
Lagos registers 2,000 mosques, Islamic organisations
NO fewer than 2, 000 mosques and Islamic organisations have been registered by Lagos State Government to ease resources allocation.
Gov. Amosun escapes death as CBN bullion van rams into convoy
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Thursday escaped death in an auto accident at the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Opposition using youths to destabilisation Buhari’s govt – NYCN
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said that the opposition created a faction within ranks to undermine the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Lagos unveils free public Wi-Fi at Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa
The Lagos State Government on Thursday intensified its smart city initiative with the unveiling of a free public Wi-Fi at the Ndubuisi Kanu Park, located at Alausa.
EFCC has no evidence linking Tarfa to the alleged bribery of judges
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Abiodun Owonikoko has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) haS no evidence linking his client Mr Rickey Tarfa (SAN) to alleged bribery of two judges.
