Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Sunday said the state was preparing for life after COVID-19 pandemic with its Agricultural drive. He said that the project would enable the state to weather the attendant food shortage expected during the post coronavirus pandemic. Ayade gave the assurance in Calabar while deploying the newly acquired tractors […]

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) was set up by the enactment of Act No. 37 of 1972, and subsequently amended by Act No. 52 of 1975 and PTI Act CAP P16, 2004.

By Ochereome Nnanna My sabbatical is over. Glad to be with you again. But the title of this article has nothing to do with the said sabbatical. It has to do with us and the new coronavirus pandemic. Why did it hit us so hard? How have we coped? What should we be doing now? […]

AS Nigeria enters the most critical week in its fight against the Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, we are compelled to draw attention to what we see as the most critical decisions that have to be made, even though nearly belated: the need to redefine the battle lines. The country is actually facing a twin pandemic; the […]

By Owei Lakemfa GOVERNOR David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, 56, is a billionaire of 26 years standing. Therefore, when such a wealthy man who should be busy looking after his billions like a herdsman tenders to his cows, decides to make the big sacrifice of governing a people, he will not tolerate slackness or […]

By Ayo Afuwape RALPH Fiennes is one of the most fearless individuals on Earth, having embarked on incredibly dangerous expeditions. But then, even Fiennes has his fears. He is afraid of heights. This actually brings to reality the axiom that, “there is no illusion greater than fear”. To say the least, the fear of the […]

By Ibrahim Hassan – Wuyo Gunmen at the weekend ambushed vigilantes from a village in Kaduna state killing four. The Ambush was at Dande village near Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Journalists were told that 2 other vigilantes sustained injuries from gunshots during the ambush. A source said that the vigilantes […]

The North East Development Agenda (NEDA) has called on the police and political leaders in the northeast to build on the tremendous achievements of the military in the region. NEDA gave the charge in a statement signed by its President Alhaji Ali Tanko on Sunday. Nigeria’s once troubled northeast zone, a supposed stronghold of Boko […]

A former military officer and historian, Captain AI Adeleke (rtd) have said the current victories of the Nigerian Army over Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are products of deep strategic thinking on the part of the Nigerian military top brass. Adeleke, who spoke with our correspondent in an interview in Lagos, said it is part […]

The People of Okuzu in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of  Anambra State have protested against the proposed appointment of Rev. Uche Ibeabuchi as representative of Anambra State at the Federal Character Commission, FCC.

Since the recent outbreak of Coronavirus across the world, business owners have had to adjust the way they operate. Employees are now asked to work remotely while embracing the ‘new normal’. Hiring managers are now tasked with the responsibility of knowing when, and how, to communicate with employees and ensure productivity and business continuity. In […]

As part of efforts to battle the spread of the coronavirus and ensure residents obeyed the stay-at-home order of the Federal Government, Brownhill Foundation has donated cash and food items to communities in Ogunu, Warri, Delta State. The foundation, founded by President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, gave out rice, noodles, spaghetti, gari […]

A top South Korean official on Sunday said Kim Jong Un did not have surgery or any other medical procedure after a video of his first public appearance in weeks shows the North Korean leader with a strange mark on his wrist, according to a report. A senior South Korean presidential official told reporters that […]

  By Temisan Amoye, From time, politicians playing politics with human lives has been the natural order of things. Millions of lives have been needlessly lost to wars, political ideologies and policies. The deeds of politicians affects every member of the society, both rich and poor. No other profession has that kind of range. I […]

Taraba State-based pressure group, Taraba Interest Group, TIG, has described the allegation of amorous relationship against Governor Darius Ishaku as irresponsible and malicious.