Emir Sanusi II faces another petition at Kano Assembly
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano This is not the best of times for Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, as Kano State House of Assembly is now working on two strong petitions brought before it on Wednesday, accusing the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of violating traditional, cultural and religious values. The […]
Coronavirus: UN postpones conference of ministers slated for Addis Ababa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has shifted the date for the 2020 edition of Conference of (African) Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, as a precaution against COVID-19. The decision is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos by the Communications […]
Fire prevention: Kaduna fire service inspects business premises
The Kaduna State Fire Service says it is undertaking fire prevention inspection to business premises in the state to ensure the safety of lives and property.
What Nigerians don’t know about Coronavirus — Dr Chiedu
Chief Operating Officer of Lily Hospital, Dr Cyril Chiedu, on Wednesday revealed that a lot of Nigerians do not know that Coronavirus epidermic is a disease that neeChief Operating Officer of Lily Hospital, Dr Cyril Chiedu, on Wednesday revealed that a lot of Nigerians do not know that Coronavirus epidermic is a disease that needs a constant check to detect.ds a constant check to detect.
Buhari felicitates with Obasanjo on 83rd birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2020, congratulating him for a life of courage, dedication and service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity in general.
EFCC re-arraigns Mompha over alleged N32.9bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, re-arraigned social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, in a Federal High Court Lagos, for alleged N32.9billion fraud. Mompha was first arraigned by the commission on 14 counts bordering on fraud, money laundering and running a foreign exchange business without the authorization of the Central Bank […]
Senate moves to establish the National Agricultural Development Fund
MOVES by the Senate to establish the National Agricultural Development Fund to provide finance to support strategic aspect of agricultural development in Nigeria.
Shehu emerges Vice President of IPI Group
IPI Group, a leading diversified indigenous conglomerate with interest across various sectors has appointed Mr Mohammed Sikiru a seasoned Information Technology practitioner, as it’s Executive Vice President. A statement by the firm described him as a Management Consultant and well experienced in teaching, finance, banking, policies and regulatory affairs. The statement reads: ”Mohammed Sikiru Shehu […]
Coronavirus: Italian who tested positive recovering, now eats Amala ― Centre Manager
As Lagos deploys 70 health workers to ports, borders to support FG personnel As religious bodies declare prayer sessions to end spread By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Centre Manager of the Lagos State Biobank, Dr Bankole Akinwale, has informed that the Italian man and only person who has tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria is fast […]
Do not be ethnic jingoists, Governor Wike tells new Commissioners
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has warned newly sworn-in commissioners to shun ethnic jingoism, saying that they were appointed to serve Rivers State and not their respective ethnic nationalities. Performing the swearing-in of nine new Commissioners at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike advised Commissioners who are interested in playing ethnic […]
We are part, parcel of Niger Delta region – Group
Members of the Warri Consultative Forum, WCF, have stated that the Itsekiri ethnic nationality constitute a key stakeholder in the Niger Delta region and therefore should also be considered for appointment as Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, with the sack of Prof. Charles Dokubo.
