Economic empowerment, key to poverty alleviation, says Elumelu
Frontline businessman and founder of the Elumelu Foundation, Mr Tony Elumelu, on Wednesday said the surest way of tackling poverty was economic empowerment of the people.
Nigeria’s economy records 0.83% growth in 2017 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s economy recorded a real annual growth rate of 0.83 per cent in 2017.
Catholic Diocese donates relief materials to IDPs in Nasarawa State
The Bishop of Lafia Catholic Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Mathew Audu, advised those affected by communal clashes in Nasarawa State to cooperate with the government to restore law and order.
Marriages in Britain at lowest level since 1862 – Survey
Marriages in Britain have fallen to their lowest number on record, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in an annual report on Wednesday.
Wizkid makes debut at Coachella Festival in California
THE Senate has begun probing of allegations of double registration leveled against governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
Dapchi schoolgirls: UNESCO condemns attack, pledges support to Nigeria
Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the abduction of schoolgirls from the Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe.
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu declares for 2019 presidency
Former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Deputy Governor, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has declared his intention to run for the office of the President in 2019.
Saraki to States: Emulate Kwara, stop ex-governors’ pension
The President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has called on states of the federation to emulate Kwara state and stop payment of pensions to former governors still holding elective or appointive positions.
Senate probes NHRC Executive Secretary’s alleged assumption of office without confirmation
he Senate on Wednesday resolved to investigate circumstances surrounding Mr Anthony Ojukwu’s alleged assumption of office as Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), without confirmation.
Iran, Russia, Turkey, EU demands end to fighting in Syria
The European Union’s top diplomat has written to the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran and Turkey urging them to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ghouta and allow aid into besieged areas.
Tambuwal loses Special Adviser
Alhaji Zayyani Bello-Gandi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Primary Health Development (PHCD) is dead.
