Diego Maradona has named fellow Argentine, Alfredo Di Stefano, as the greatest footballer in history, overlooking compatriot Lionel Messi and Brazilian legend Pele. Maradona, now head coach at Gimnasia de La Plata, is often listed among the best to ever grace a pitch, with his exploits for Barcelona, Napoli and Argentina among others earning him […]

Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Government said on Wednesday that a total sum of N1. 2 trillion was released for capital projects in the 2019 budget. This, according to the government, represents about 50 percent of the capital expenditure. The federal government also said the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) would be passed by the […]

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday warned political appointees to desist from actions capable of causing division in the State, enjoining them to ensure cohesion in policy execution.

By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Works has commenced probe into Tue alleged illegal sales of serviceable heavy duty construction equipment owned by the State Direct Labour Agency, DLA The committee members had discovered during the 2020 budget defense session with the management of the agency that some of its […]

…as Gbajabiamila hails staff, Journalists for keeping faith his leadership By Levinus Nwabughiogu President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed gratitude to members of the House of Representatives for the patriotism they display in passing the 2020 budget within record time. Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila conveyed the message to the members at the plenary session on Wednesday. He […]

Samuel Oyadongha  – Yenagoa Unidentified gunmen have reportedly attacked an Abuja -bound Bayelsa passenger bus along the Okene-Lokoja expressway in Kogi State, with 12 people abducted. One of the passengers was said to have escaped while two others sustained serious injuries The ill-fated bus, owned by De-prize Motors, a Yenagoa- based transport firm was travelling […]

…as court adjourns case till January 13 By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, deferred hearing on an application the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina who is facing money laundering charge, filed for his bail conditions to be varied, till January 13. Trial Justice Okon Abang adjourned […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Chijioke Nwankpa, Port-harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike has cautioned members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to Rivers state to avoid authorised journeys as same breed unpleasant consequences sometimes. Wike gave the warning Wednesday at the Closing Ceremony of  NYSC Batch C Stream Two Orientation Course at the Permanent Orientation […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta state has ordered the Nigerian Army to pay N50million as damages to the family of a businessman, Otunba Ajayi Oladele who was murdered by some soldiers in 2017.

By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi  of Ebonyi State, yesterday stated that his administration was partnering Chinese technocrats and manufacturers for the rapid development of the State. According to the Governor, technology transfer has become a fulcrum on which sustainable development is hinged, hence the urgent need to take advantage of his relationship with […]