Siemens names Roland Busch as next CEO
German industrial conglomerate Siemens announced Thursday that CEO Joe Kaeser will be replaced by current deputy Roland Busch by February 2021. “Siemens is setting the course for establishing the next generation of management,” the company said in a statement, announcing that 61-year-old Kaeser would not be pursuing a contract extension. Busch, 55, would take the […]
NNPC, others adjust pump price to N125 in Dutse, Hadejiaa
Some petrol filling stations in Dutse and Hadejia council areas of Jigawa on Thursday reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), from N145 to N125 per litre. President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval for the reduction in the price of PMS on Wednesday following a drop in crude prices which further lowered open […]
Contributory Pension Scheme: Obaseki presents N6.97m to families of deceased civil servants
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has presented N6.97 million to four families whose relatives died while actively serving with the Edo State Government. Governor Obaseki presented the cheques to the beneficiary families at the Government House, Benin City. The governor who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Isaac Ehiozuwa, said the […]
Kalla inspires Jigawa Stars to edge past Heartland in Kano
A stoppage time penalty converted by Ali Maro Kalla earned a victory for Jigawa Golden Stars over hard-fighting Heartland as the game ended 2-1 in favour of the host team. It was Matchday 25 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) played at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday evening and both sides […]
Zamfara State confirms 7 dead in bandits attack
Zamfara Commissioner of Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Dauran, on Thursday, confirmed the killing of seven persons by bandits at Malele village, Mutunji District of Dansadau emirate in Maru local government area of the state. Dauran told newsmen in Gusau that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Malele village. The commissioner said: “The Emir […]
Man Utd guarantee pay for casual workers
Manchester United have vowed to pay 3,000 casual staff even for the remainder the season even if matches are forced behind closed doors or cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. The shutdown of English football was extended until April 30 on Thursday with mass gatherings banned to try and halt the spread of the virus. […]
