PDP Councillors congratulate Atiku over emergence as party’s Presidential flag bearer
The Chairman, National Councillors Forum of Nigeria South-South zone and Majority Leader of the Burutu Council Legislative Arm, Hon. Pudiya Biakpara has congratulated former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on his emergence as the PDP Presidential standard flag bearer during the PDP Special National Convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Hitachi: Why companies fail to maximise data potentials
Data solution provider, Hitachi Vantara says many Nigerian companies are not aware of the level of wealth that can be derived from the data they generate and apparently waste on daily basis.
You look familiar: humans recognise 5,000 faces, study says
From family and friends to strangers on the subway and public figures on 24-hour news cycles, humans recognise an astonishing 5,000 faces, scientists said Wednesday in the first study of its kind.
Libya not a threat to Nigeria — Rufai
Ex-international, Peter Rufai says he doesn’t take Libya as a threat that could stop Super Eagles quest of picking the maximum six points in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double-header clash. Nigeria will face Libya on October 13 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before squaring up again three days later, in […]
Man’s prank to sell girlfriend on eBay results in $119,000 bid
A British man has gone viral after a prank went wrong — and ended with an eBay bidding war for his girlfriend.
Refugee team to compete at Tokyo 2020 Olympics – IOC
A team of refugees will again take part at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, after 10 refugees competed at the Rio Games.
Security Watch List: Fayose slams N20bn suit on EFCC
GOVERNOR Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has slammed a N20 billion suit on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for placing him on watch list and directing that he should be arrested if he attempted to travel out of the country despite enjoying immunity.
UNICEF rehabilitate 833 children involved in armed conflicts in the Northeast
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Borno government, had rehabilitated 833 children involved in armed conflicts in the Northeast.
Ekwerike wins ANRP Imo guber ticket
Prof Alphonsus Njoku Ekwerike has emerged governorship flag bearer of the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, ANRP, for the 2019 gubernatorial elections in Imo State.
Danish murder trial: I didn’t witness violence between defendant, deceased, witness tells Court
HOUSE maid to the Danish National Peter Nielson, who allegedly murdered his wife Zainab Nielson and his daughter Petra, Miss Evelyn Gimba, yesterday, told a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere that she never witnessed any violence between the defendant and the deceased.
Comcast becomes majority shareholder of Sky
US cable giant Comcast on Tuesday said it was now the majority shareholder of pan-European satellite TV company Sky after purchasing 21st Century Fox’s 39-percent holding in the group.
FIFA ban knocks out Sierra Leone from CAF qualifiers against Ghana
Sierra Leone may have gifted Ghana Black Stars six points in two African Nations Cup qualifiers scheduled for Kumasi on Thursday and Freetown next Monday.
Pay our salary arrears, teachers beg Rivers govt
Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have pleaded with the state government to pay the salary arrears of its members.
Journalist’s disappearance forces Trump hand on Saudi Arabia
Allegations that Saudi Arabia killed a journalist inside its Istanbul consulate have forced Donald Trump into a position he never expected — raising human rights with the kingdom he has steadfastly supported.
ALGON to FG: Release Delta’s Paris Club refund in 7 days
CHAIRMAN of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Delta State chapter, Mr. Itiako Ikpokpo, Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to release the state’s share of the Paris Club refund which was withheld.
Edo govt., group storm Uzea, others in Esan N/ East, warn against human trafficking menace
In an effort to integrate rural communities into the campaign against human trafficking, the Edo State Government in collaboration with Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Concerned Citizens of Edo State (CCES), have called on opinion leaders and relevant traditional institutions to dissuade young people in rural areas from embarking on dangerous journeys to Europe through land and the Mediterranean Sea.
