We have pedigree in Africa – First Deepwater proprietor
Owner of First Deepwater Basketball Club of Lagos, Babatunde Babalola has refused to be cowed by the task ahead of his wards when the continental campaign begins in a few months. Babalola who expressed surprise over the second place finish achieved by the club in the just concluded Zenith Bank Women Basketball League in Lagos said that his club had hosted Africa. More gratifying to the club owner was the continental ticket the club bagged for their effort, saying, “I never expected we would come this far.”
FG proposes 2.3 bpd at $45 for 2018 budget
THE Federal Government yesterday approved the 2018-2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and the Fiscal Strategic Paper, FSP with the commitment to achieving seven per cent growth rate by 2020 in accordance with the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. ERGP
Continuity in government policies key to achieving smart city vision – ICT experts
Experts in the ICT sector have stressed the need for continuity in government policies, saying it is key to achieving success and sustainability of the smart cities vision.
Match bonuses payment motivated El-Kanemi defeat, says Niger Tornadoes captain
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna says the payment of the team’s match bonuses motivated the club to defeat El-Kanemi of Maiduguri 1-0 in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Wife batters disabled husband
A 38-year-old woman, Blessing Igwe, has been arraigned before a Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja for allegedly battering her disabled husband all the time.
Hajj: 1,353 Lagos pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully airlifted 1,353 pilgrims in four batches from Lagos to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year’s hajj exercise.
Senate condemns Police brutality on Abuja protesters
The Senate on Wednesday condemned the use of force by the Police in dispersing protesters campaigning against the medical vacation of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement by the Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate stated that though it did not support the protest, it […]
Obiano Apologizes to IPOB over May 30 2016 killing of members in Onitsha
In what looked like an attempt to set the records straight about the much publicized killings of members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, at Nkpor in Anambra state on May 30, 2016 during the remembrance ceremony of
Biafra Heroes who died during the 1967 – 1970 Biafran war, the governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano Wednesday tendered an unreserved apology to IPOB members.
AOS Orwell wins 1st position at NAICE SPE 2017
Nigerian’s indigenous oilfield services company, AOS Orwell, wins first Position exhibition award, category two at the just concluded Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE).
CHAN 2018: We’re optimistic of qualifying — Yusuf
Super Eagles Assistant Coach and Home-based Eagles handler, Salisu Yusuf, on Wednesday said the team was optimistic of not only beating Republic of Benin on Sunday but qualifying for CHAN.
Lassa Fever: LUTH CMD calls for collective precautionary measures
The management of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Lassa Fever.
