Coronavirus: NYSC denies postponing orientation exercise
Luminous Jannamike – Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Sunday dismissed reports that it has postponed the 2020 Batch “A” orientation course for prospective corps members due to the recent confirmation of an index case of coronavirus in Lagos. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, in Abuja, NYSC maintained […]
Monarch honours foreign investors with chieftaincy titles
As part of activities commemorating 20th anniversary on the throne, the Oloja of Epe Kingdom, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, has honoured top executives of Rendeavour, developers of Alaro City in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, with chieftaincy titles as a reward for their efforts in job creation and community development in the area.
WASA: Nigerian Army calls for unity, cooperation
The Nigerian Army on Sunday called for unity, cooperation and harmonious living among tribes and religious groups in Nigeria, saying that such unity and cooperation has helped the military in the security of Nigeria.
Buhari disappointed me after I campaigned for him – ADC Chair
Chairman, Caretaker Committee of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Lagos State chapter, Hon. Olayiwola Abisoye, in this interview explains why he joined politics and how President Buhari disappointed him after he campaigned vigorously for him during the 2015 elections. He describes the APC led administration as a scam.
ONDO APC CRISIS-: Let us close ranks ahead of guber race- Kekemeke
AHEAD of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo state, the immediate past state chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Hon lsaac Kekemeke weekend said that all factions within the party should be reconciled by the State Executive Council SEC of the party.
CAN to Nigerians: Do not panic, we’ll defeat Coronavirus like we did Ebola
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has advised Nigerians to take their personal hygiene serious, noting that God who defeated Ebola virus will surely put Coronavirus to an end.
Nadal cruises past Fritz to win Acapulco title
World number two Rafael Nadal captured his first ATP Tour title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the Mexico Open on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nadal, playing in his first tournament since losing in the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last month, didn’t drop a set […]
Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon: Organisers plan sumptuous 5th anniversary edition
By Ben Efe, Nigerian long distance runners and keep fit enthusiasts can look forward to a grand 2020 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon as organizers have planned an elaborate 5th anniversary edition. The 2020 edition has been fixed for April 25, and according to the race promoter Joyce Bozimo a new exciting package is in the offing […]
FCT threatens to sack School Principals for incompetence
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Peeved by the nonchalant attitude of some secondary school Principals to their work, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Administration has read the Riot Act to all school heads in the territory, threatening to wield the big stick on those found to be administratively incompetent. Chairman, FCT Secondary Education Board, Yahaya Muhammad […]
Sokoto plans to replace Almajiri system with Indonesian Pondok Model
Sokoto State government is mulling the adoption of the Indonesian Pondok Pesantren Madrasah system of education as an alternative to the existing Almajiri system in the state. The state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stated this Sunday when he received the Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, AVM Usra Hendra Harahap during the latter’s courtesy visit to the […]
ESPN channel makes StarTimes debut
Leading digital pay-TV Company, StarTimes has rebranded its sports channel to offer subscribers exclusive access to wall-to-wall football actions from Europe and Nigeria. The Fox Sports and Fox Sports 2 channels have been upgraded to ESPN and ESPN2, and will still broadcast all the sporting leagues viewed from around the world. StarTimes recently announced an […]
