Senate passes bill for establishment of fed. polytechnic Orogun, Delta
By Henry Umoru The Senate on Wednesday passed the bill for the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State. The Bill sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo – Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central. Also yesterday, the Senate passed the bill for the establishment of Modibo Adama University of Technology in […]
Firms partner to boost Nigeria’s real estate sector
Firms, DBillions PV City Nigeria Limited and Aspire World Investment, AWI, has signed a partnership and investment arrangement to boost Nigeria’s real estate sector.
South African court grants damages over boy’s latrine death
South Africa’s appeals court has granted damages to the family of a five-year-old boy who fell into a pit latrine at school and drowned in 2014. Judges ordered the Department of Basic Education to pay Michael Komape’s family just over 1million rand ($70,000; £53,000) for emotional shock. The department had denied responsibility for Michael’s death. […]
Israeli gas field at standstill as court weighs community petition
Two companies planning to export gas from Israel’s off-shore Leviathan gas field were in court on Wednesday to argue against a temporary halt to work at the facility due to concerns by local communities.
Eagles to play first 2022 World Cup qualifier in Benin
By John Egbokhan, Benin City The Super Eagles will play their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign at the newly refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Disclosing this Tuesday night here, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick said the match would be played in March after the draw for […]
NDDC: Isoko group hails Buhari over Ojougboh’s appointment demands for projects
The Isoko Change Advocates (ICA) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Honourable Minister Niger Delta Affairs for appointing Dr. Cairo Ojuogboh in the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC noting that the office of the NDDC Commissioner, which has been given to Isoko sons several times has not translated into meaningful development in the area.
Buhari approves deployment of 19 permanent secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate deployment of 19 permanent secretaries in the federal civil service.
Fayemi signs Ekiti 2020 budget
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday signed the 2020 Appropriation bill into law, with a promise to deliver his electioneering “promises to the people” of the state. Fayemi, while signing the budget which was tagged the “Budget of Deliverables,” described it as a plan focused on enhancing good governance and […]
Health Implications of Depression
By Alabi Hisau Ayodeji Depression is one of the most common mental illness. It is technically a mental disorder, but it also affects physical health and wellbeing. Depression is a brain disorder that can lead to great emotional anguish and can change how the brain functions. It also constitutes physical health problems of the heart […]
Makinde’s victory, victory for Oyo people — Oyo PDP Chair
THE judgment of the Apex court on Wednesday, affirming the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde as the winner of the state 2019 gubernatorial election has been described as ‘victory for Oyo people by the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alh. Kunmi Mustapha.
Umenzekwe rekindles Igbobi college
By Chekwube Francis Glory is returning to Igbobi College, Lagos as all rounder, Chekwube Francis Umenzekwe, leads a resurgence aimed at taking the school back to the apogee of sports in Lagos. And this will be good news to famous old boys like Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Mr. Babatunde Fashola. The school’s relay quartet anchored by Umenzekwe is the team to beat in Lagos and remains outstanding in invitationals outside Lagos. At […]
