Nigeria losses gold worth $500m to illegal shipment annually
AS the Federal Government continues to grapple with the challenge of illegal mining, an international humanitarian organisation, Global Rights Nigeria, has alleged that over $500 million (N152.5 billion) worth of gold is illegally shipped out of the country annually.
APC factions hail, knock Oshiomhole on postponed Enugu guber primary
THE two factions of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu state, have separately commended and condemned the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for aborting the governorship primary on Sunday and rescheduling it for Thursday.
We cannot say we’re celebrating Nigeria Independence Day – CAN President
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Revd Samson Ayokunle, has said the nation cannot say it is celebrating independence when Leah Sharibu and over 100 Chibok schoolgirls are held in captivity by insurgents because of their religious beliefs.
Nsima Ekere emerges APC gov’ship candidate in A’Ibom
Mr Nsima Ekere was on Monday in Uyo declared as the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 general elections in Akwa Ibom.
Nigeria Independence Day: Peace, development, non-negotiable – Macaulay
As Nigerians celebrate and reflect on the survival of the country at 58, former Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade (Chief) Ovuozourie Macaulay has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to hold on to the peace and unity.
Marseille chosen to host 2020 European rugby finals
The 2020 European club rugby finals will be played at the Velodrome in Marseille on May 22 and 23, the competition organisers announced on Monday.
Nigeria Independence Day : CAN President calls for calm, urges FG to restore peace in Jos
Nigeria Independence Day : Two transport unions in Lagos State have commended the Federal Government on its achievements as the country celebrates its 58th independence anniversary.
Breaking: Ogboru wins parallel Delta APC guber primary
Perennial contender for the number one job in Delta state, Great Ogboru has emerged the flag-bearer for the All Progressives Congress in Delta state in a parallel governorship primary held at the College of Education (Technical) Asaba.
Primaries : Ambode tasks NWC panel on fairness for all aspirants
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday urged the panel appointed by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct the Governorship Primaries in the state to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants in the contest.
Nigeria@58: UNESCO, scientists call for more investments in science, technology sector
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for more investments and overhaul of the Science and Technology policies to ensure global standards and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Nigeria Independence Day : Cleric urges return to vision of nation’s founding fathers
Rev. Adewale Elias, Zonal Superintendent, Foursquare Gospel Church, Cement Zonal Headquarters, has appealed to the nation’s leadership to return to the vision of Nigeria’s founding fathers, for better integration.
