O. B. Lulu Briggs: Life and times
By Oraye St. Franklyn Once in every generation, and to a particular people, God sends that one person who comes along with refreshing energy, impacts us so affectionately; uplifts our spirits, energizes our bones and inspires us to grander ideals beyond ourselves before bowing out at the given moment, quietly, but with grace just like […]
Tanker inferno: Sagamu Interchange Bridge shuts indefinitely to motorists
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Federal Government has announced the indefinite closure of Sagamu Interchange Bridge in Sagamu, Ogun State after two petroleum tankers crashed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December, 25th, 2019, which resulted in a fire explosion underneath the bridge causing damages to its integrity. In a statement by Sector Commander of the Federal Road […]
Arteta wants Arsenal to match his high standards
The new Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta wants the team to match his high standards after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Thursday. After a bright start from the visitors, the ills of Arsenal’s season that have seen Arteta handed his first senior managerial role were obvious when Dan […]
Kogi uncovers 300 ghost workers on payroll
The Kogi State Government said on Thursday that over 300 ghost workers have again found their way into its payroll. The state Head of Service, Mrs. Deborah Ogunmola, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja, the state capital. She said the development was at the centre of the meeting she held with permanent secretaries and directors […]
CBN debits banks N650bn for loan to deposit ratio failure
Cost of funds spikes by 313% By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, deducted N650 billion from the account of some banks as Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR, the levy for failure to meet the 65 per cent Loan to Deposit Ratio, LDR. This resulted in a scarcity of funds which caused interbank […]
Breaking: PDP’ll soon start searching for 2023 Presidential candidate – Walid
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Walid Jibrin, has said that the party will soon begin to search for the most qualified candidate that would fly its flag for 2023 Presidency.
Alli caps Tottenham fightback to sink Brighton
Dele Alli got Tottenham back on track as the England midfielder capped a gritty escape act with the late winner in Thursday’s 2-1 victory against Brighton. Jose Mourinho’s side were in danger of a second successive Premier League defeat when Adam Webster headed Brighton into a shock lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But Harry […]
Atiku rebrands businesses, births Priam Group
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja In order to centralize operation and pursue better efficiency in his businesses, former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has announced migration of all his business outfits into an umbrella brand known as the Priam Group. Atiku, a business tycoon and industrialist is the founder of a number of businesses […]
Prince Osisioma Foundation Project Manager, Jesse Emeka marries Helen
Mr. Emeka Jesse, the Project Manager of the fastest growing Humanitarian Agency in Nigeria and across Africa and Europe, Prince Osisioma Foundation, has finally tied the knot with his darling and delectable Wife, now referred to as Mrs. Helen Emeka Jesse.
Help, encroachers taking over our land ― UNILAG VC
By Adesina Wahab The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has raised the alarm that some people are encroaching on the university’s land, especially from Iwaya end. Ogundipe said the university is currently locked in a legal battle with some of the encroachers. He stated this in Lagos during a chat with journalists […]
I will break toes to serve people – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday he would not mind breaking some toes if it would enable him to serve the ordinary people of the state. Makinde also said he would continue to fight on the side of the ordinary people. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said […]
NRC bows to pressure, introduces e-ticketing
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Against the backdrop of intense complaints by passengers, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Thursday, said it has put modalities in place for the takeoff of e-ticketing for train services across the country. Fidet Okhiria, the NRC Managing Director, who stated this in Abuja, said preparations for the take-off of e-ticketing […]
EU, UNICEF treat over 12, 000 pregnant women, children in Bauchi
The European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have treated 12,259 pregnant women and children below five years of age in Katagum local government area of Bauchi State in the last 15 months. EU/UNICEF Team Leader on “Hard To Reach (HTR) areas in the council, Mrs Adebisi Ibinola, disclosed this to journalists at […]
Gun attack on Jonathan, Dasuki, Sowore’s releases, I was misquoted ― BOG
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, in Lagos State in 2019 general elections, Mr Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi (BOG) said he was misquoted out of context in his comment in the wake of a gun attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Bayelsa residence, releases of Sambo Dasuki and Omoyele […]
Xmas Homage: Buhari receives FCT Community, says 2019 very successful
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday declared 2019 as a very successful year for the nation, thanking Nigerians for believing in him and supporting his administration to take Nigeria to the Next Level.
Religious Persecution: You’re living in denial, CAN replies Sultan of Sokoto
…Says evidence abound Christians are not treated fairly in Nigeria By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has dismissed claims by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, that Christians were not under any form persecuted in the country, saying the monarch was insincere in his remarks. The umbrella Christian body had […]
