Obaseki tasks Nigerians on love at Xmas Carol Concert
The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has called on Nigerians to uphold virtues of peace, share good tidings and express love among themselves during the Christmas celebration.
Man Utd, Man City escape action over Old Trafford bust-up
The English Football Association said Thursday no formal action would be taken against Manchester United or Manchester City following ugly scenes that overshadowed the derby at Old Trafford earlier this month.
FG to provide cheap funds to farmers—Emefiele
The Federal Government will provide cheap funds of not more than five per cent to farmers who wants to acquire agricultural equipment and feeds.
Just in: FG approves ‘sale’ of remaining 5 Nigerian Mining Corporation subsidiaries
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Council on Privatisation, NCP, has approved the privatisation of the remaining five (out of the 23) subsidiaries of the Nigerian Mining Corporation (NMC).
Fuel scarcity: NNPC blames marketers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has blamed the current petroleum scarcity in the country on marketers of the product.
Mining ministry generates N3.5bn in 2017 – Fayemi
THE Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Thursday, disclosed that the ministry has generated N3.5 billion as of November 2017.
Buhari pledges increased investment in health sector
The Federal Government will increase investment in the health sector so that the country can halt the loss of well trained professionals to foreign lands.
UTME 2018: JAMB warns telecom coys against multiple charges
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has warned telecommunication companies against arbitrarily charging its Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination on short service message, sms charges.
New Miss Nigeria to emerge tonight
Today, Thursday 21st December, 2017, a new Miss Nigeria will be crowned at the Eko Convention Centre. The pageant will be hosted by Bovi, Ebuka, Olive Emodi and Lala Akindoju. Also, legendary artiste 2face Idibia will be performing alongside other top artistes.
Customs hits N1trn highest revenue collection – Official
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest revenue collection ever of over N1 trillion as against N770 billion target set for 2017.
FCT Agric Secretariat promises to create 10,000 jobs for youths in 2018
The FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat on Thursday promised the creation of 10,000 jobs for youths in selected agricultural value chains in 2018 in the territory.
Navy rescue 4 Chinese men from kidnappers
The Nigerian Navy in Lagos on Thursday said they rescued four Chinese men from kidnappers around Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
NNPC says fuel queues will disappear by weekend
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Ndu Ughamadu, on Thursday in Abuja says fuel queues will `normalise’ by Friday and disappear by weekend.
Kremlin brands US sanctions against Chechen strongman ‘illegal’
Russia on Thursday branded US sanctions against Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov “illegal and unfriendly” after Washington accused the key Kremlin ally of involvement in murder and torture.
4 foods you probably didn’t know existed
4 foods you probably didn’t know existed
UPDATE: 29 dead in fitness centre blaze in S. Korea: fire service
At least 29 people were killed and 26 injured Thursday in a major blaze at a fitness centre building in the South Korean city of Jecheon, officials said, in one of the country’s deadliest fire disasters.
