Equities market rebounds as investors gain over N156 bn
Resuming from the Christmas holiday, the equities market on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE rebounded today (Friday) as investors gained over N156 billion or 1.24 percent amid renewed bullish activity.
Boko Haram: You goofed by removing Ihejirika, Nnamdi Kanu carpets Jonathan
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday in a radio broadcast said the greatest mistake made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in his administration was the removal of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubike Ihejirika.
Anthony Joshua wary of threat posed by ‘new’ Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua believes Tyson Fury’s recent career decisions have shown his ‘new’ steely determination to regain a world heavyweight title in 2020. Joshua started his second spell as a unified titleholder after a rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia, with Fury hoping to join him as a world champion in a second […]
EU may need to extend deadline for trade talks with UK ― von der Leyen
The European Union may need to extend the deadline for talks about a new trade relationship with Britain, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told French daily Les Echos in an interview published on Friday. Von der Leyen said both sides needed to seriously think about whether there is enough time to negotiate a […]
Student jailed six months for N40,000 theft
A Grade 1 Area Court in Dutse, Abuja, on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old student, Aliyu Musa, to six months imprisonment for stealing N40, 000 with a stolen Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card. The presiding officer, Mr. Suleiman Mohammed, who convicted the student, however, gave him an option of N30, 000 fine. Mohammed held that the […]
NSIP: FG absolves minister, explains why it stopped payment of vendors in 4 states
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Government has explained its decision to stop payment of vendors for its school feeding programmes in four states, saying the Ministry of Humanitarian affairs “needed more time since the SIPs programme has been on the transition from the presidency to the new ministry”. The school feeding initiative is part […]
Ogun Assembly passes 2020 Appropriation Bill, increases Capital Votes with #2 billion
By James Ogunnaike Barely twenty-four days after the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun presented the 2020 budget proposal of N449.97bn to the State House of Assembly, the Assembly on Friday passed the Appropriation Bill into law. The lawmakers adjusted the capital expenditure with N2.1bn. Therefore, the realignment moved the capital estimate from N269,132,349,884.46 to […]
Ihedioha to plant 4 million palm trees next year
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha, yesterday said that his government in partnership with the autonomous communities in the state will plant four million palm trees. Ihedioha spoke at the Imo state stakeholders luncheon held in Owerri. The governor said that his aim was to create an industrial hub with the […]
Low turnout of workers in Osun after Christmas celebration
There was low turn out of workers on Friday at the state secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun capital, after the Christmas celebration, the News Agency of Nigeria NAN) reports. A NAN correspondent, who monitored resumption in some of the government establishments and offices, revealed that only few workers reported at work after the two-day public […]
Air disaster averted as FAAN security arrests man climbing moving plane at Lagos airport
…saves 171 passengers, 6 crew aboard An air disaster was averted on Friday after a 25-years-old man was apprehended around the air field by Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel manning the Charlie One (C1) link/holding area of the domestic terminal (GHQ) in Lagos. According to reports the intruder was apprehended […]
Anambra community honours Ngige, Ekwunife, others for development strides
By Vincent Ujumadu The traditional ruler of Abatete in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, Igwe Emeka Efobi has honoured the Minister of labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Uhe Ekwunnife for their contributions towards the development of the community. Specifically, the Monarch said Ngige was […]
Wright picks out one ‘brilliant’ Ozil for special praise
Ian Wright has poured praise on Mesut Ozil for his “brilliant” display in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Boxing Day. New Gunners boss Mikel Arteta watched his new side salvage a deserved draw at Bournemouth thanks to a second-half equalizer from captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. ALSO READ: ‘Phenomenal!’ ― Rodgers in awe of Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold The […]
MTN MUSON scholars entertain donors at appreciation concert
Do you recall the popular line from legendary Fela Kuti, “Music is the weapon of the future”? That’s how deep music is. Interestingly, music is more when it gets to a deeper level. At the just held MTN MUSON Donors appreciation concert, the power and beauty of music came alive. The fusion of different […]
Breaking: NLNG takes FID on Train 7
Shareholders of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, Friday, took Final Investment Decision, FID, on its Train 7 project, kick starting the commencement of the $10 billion LNG expansion project of the company.
Over 28 killed in Philippines typhoon
The national disaster risk reduction office, on Friday, said over 28 people were killed in typhoon Phanfone’s onslaught in the Philippines, with 12 still missing. The office said of the victims, 13 were from the province of Iloilo, 463km south of Manila, where the fatalities included a family of six who were swept away by […]
Arsenal legend Henry makes Liverpool ‘Invincibles’ claim
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Liverpool can go the full Premier League season without losing a match. The Reds are now 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat nearest challengers Leicester City 4-0 on Boxing Day. Second-placed Leicester were made to look second rate at the King Power Stadium, […]
