DPR to drive reforms, FG’s mandate for oil industry
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, weekend, vowed to play a key role in delivering the Federal Government's strategic mandate for the Nigerian petroleum industry over the next four years.
Tottenham boss Mourinho tight-lipped over Eriksen’s future at the club
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has said he is happy with Christian Eriksen’s performances but refused to opine on his future with the Dane expected to depart the club. Eriksen has been widely tipped to leave north London, either in January or when his contract expires in the summer. With clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona […]
IHRC honours Ortom with “Pride of Africa and Mandela Medal for Long Walk to Freedom”
The International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, has nominated Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state for the conferment of the award of “Order of the Pride of Africa and Mandela Medal for Long Walk to Freedom.”
Stay away from Zamfara APC, party group tells Sen Marafa
A political pressure group in Zamfara State, Zamfara State APC Concerned Citizens, has called on Senator Kabiru Marafa to stay away from the affairs of the state chapter of All Progressives Congress ,APC.
Malaysia: Mahatir Mohamed suggests he could stay in office beyond 2020
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad suggested on Saturday he may seek to stay in power after 2020, just four days after he promised to make way for his anointed successor Anwar Ibrahim. Asked at the Doha Forum in Qatar if he would step down in 2020, the world’s oldest prime minister said he wanted to […]
Access Bank, HACEY sensitize over 900 Corp Member on HIV and AIDS
It is no longer news that HIV Counselling and Testing exercise has helped millions of people to know their status and also help prevent the spread of HIV across Africa.
Ex-Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption
A Sudanese court on Saturday convicted former president Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges and sentenced him to two years of detention in a reform facility, the first ruling against the ex-leader ousted by mass unrest. The presiding judge said Bashir, 75, who was deposed by the military in April following months of street protests against […]
N11m fraud: Why we arrested Duncan Mighty ― Police
Imo state Police command has revealed that musician, Duncan Mighty, was arrested on Saturday over allegation of fraud and not kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Port Harcourt-based singer was initially rumoured to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, Imo police spokesman, Godson Ikeokwu, said in a statement that Duncan Mighty was arrested following allegation […]
Thousands join biggest protest for years in Thai capital
Thousands of people joined Bangkok’s biggest protest since a 2014 coup on Saturday, after authorities in Thailand moved to ban a party that has rallied opposition to the government of former military ruler Prayuth Chan-ocha. The demonstration, called a day earlier by Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a 41-year-old billionaire, revived memories of the […]
Emefiele reveals over $60bn traded in I&E forex window since inception
…Urges banks to tackle constraints to digital finance By Babajide Komolafe Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Friday said that over $60 billion has been traded in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window segment of the foreign exchange market since it’s inception in April 2017. Emefiele disclosed this in his opening address at the […]
I can’t be intimidated by propaganda, Pantami warns stakeholders
… Say His Goal Is to Make a Difference in ICT Sector By Emmanuel Elebeke Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami says his goal is to make a difference and leave indelible mark in the nation’s ICT sector of the economy by tackling the myriads of challenges inhibiting development the sector. […]
