Borrow ideas from China, not money, Peter Obi tells FG
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that borrowing progressive business ideas from China will be more beneficial to Nigeria than taking public loans to pump into the economy.
Just in: El-Rufai appoints Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as Emir of Zazzau
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the19th Emir of Zazzau and the first emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years, following the demise of his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi, in 1920. A statement issued by the Commissioner of Local Government […]
ONDO DECIDES: Steer clear of polls, DSS warns troublemakers
By Soni Daniel, Abuja Ahead of the Ondo State Gubernatorial poll taking place on Saturday this week, the Department of State Services has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the state or be ready to face the full weight of the law. The DSS in a statement by its Spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, warned that […]
Revealed: How 2 SARS operatives were arrested in Lagos
Complainant raises alarm over threats to burn supermarket Facts, Wednesday, emerged over the circumstances that surrounded the arrest of two operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery, FSARS, in Lagos and other allegations of maltreatment over the week leading to massive protests and calls for the scrapping of the outfit. This is coming on the heels […]
Kebbi gov’s wife, Zainab re-elected into international cancer union board
By Soni Daniel, Abuja The wife of the Governor of Kebbi state, and founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, has been re-elected board member of the Union for International Cancer Control, UICC. A statement from the Government House in Birnin Kebbi signed by Abubakar Dakingari, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, […]
Flood sacks Anambra communities as philanthropist demands urgent action
By Victor Ajihromanus Over 20000 residents of communities in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, barely 10 kilometers from the bank of River Niger, are facing imminent extermination if nothing urgent is done owing to flooding. They have lost their homesteads, farmland, dear ones, agricultural products etc following regular flood upsurge from the river […]
Be sensitive to Nigerians plight, Cleric tells FG
By Olayinka Latona The Spiritual Head, of The Mount Shiloh Praying Band of the Holy Cherubim & Seraphim, (INC.), His Grace, Henry Philips has urged federal government to be sensitive to the plight of poor Nigerians. the cleric made the appeal during the church 61st Adult Harvest Thanksgiving & Ordination service tagged: ‘Champoins of Champions’ […]
INEC partners NPC for delivery of credible elections
By Anayo Okoli & Chinedu Adonu In a bid to achieve credible elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has made an arrangement with the National Population Commission, NPC, to create digitized maps of INEC wards. The collaborative arrangement would enhance the accuracy and transparency of future elections in the country. This was disclosed by […]
NASS to push for relocation of fuel depots from densely populated areas
By Egufe Yafugborhi, Port-Harcourt The National Assembly has indicated its intent to force the relocation of fuel tank farms sited in densely populated areas for the safety of lives and property. The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Relocation of Tank Farms gave the indication Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, over its monitoring of […]
Don’t dismiss calls for restructuring of Nigeria ― Ortom tells FG
By Peter Duru Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has advised the Federal Government not to dismiss calls for the restructuring of the country. The Governor in a statement Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Terver Akase also cautioned against dismissing and labelling patriotic views expressed by the people as ‘unpatriotic outbursts’. The advice […]
Jumia Nigeria launches Food Festival to promote adoption of meal ordering
E-commerce platform Jumia Nigeria has announced the launch of a Food Festival Campaign which will take place from 2nd to 31st October. The campaign is organized in partnership with local restaurants such as Chicken Republic, Indomie Cafe, The Place, etc., and alcoholic beverage companies such as Diageo, Bacardi, Pernod Ricard and supermarkets, as well as […]
