Power: FG denies plans to handover DISCOs to Siemens
By Chris Ochayi The Federal Government, Thursday night denied reports making the rounds that it was handing over electricity distribution to a German firm, Seimens. The Minister of Power, Engr Sale Mamman said reports to this effect were false and unfounded. Engr. Mamman, who was reacting to the publication that emanated from his press briefing […]
Pandemonium in Ogun as Police shot two Hausa traders
By James Ogunnaike Police: Business activities were on Thursday disrupted in the popular Olomore market in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for about three hours following alleged injuries inflicted on two Hausa traders by Operatives of the Special Anti – Robbery Squad(SARS), who were chasing some boys suspected to be “yahoo yahoo boys” The security […]
Group decries expansion of NDDC IMC, describes it as unconstitutional
Perez Brisibe – Ughelli The Niger Delta Accountability and Development Coalition, NDADC, has decried the expansion of the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC with two extra members and described the continuous stay of the committee as unconstitutional. The group while lamenting the appointment of an auditor for the forensic […]
Digital Lending: SystemSpecs hosts industry stakeholders at Social Media Week
To deepen digital lending opportunities and further empower individuals and SMEs in Nigeria, SystemSpecs, a leading provider of financial technology and human capital management solutions and services, would be hosting an insightful session during the 2020 edition of the Social Media Week (SMW) in Lagos. The session with the theme, “Human-Focused Lending in a Digital […]
NSCDC cries out over cost of keeping 43 cows it seized in Ekiti
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has cried out over the cost of caring for the 43 cows it seized. The corps threatened to approach a court for a forfeiture order on the cows seized by its operatives in Orin-Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area about a month ago. NSCDC said […]
Uroye, 24 others push bill to protect HIV/AIDS patients
The Chairman, House Committee on Health in Delta State House of Assembly, Dr. Augustine Uroye and 24 others in the state legislature, have begun the process of protecting people living with HIV/AIDS in Delta State, with the sponsorship of, “Delta State HIV/AIDS Anti-discrimination and protection bill, 2020”.
Why President Buhari ll’ not resign — Lai Mohammed
Gives reason for flight diversions Justifies $500m NTA Loan By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed says no amount of distraction and intimidation would make President Mohammadu Buhari resign because he has the overwhelming mandate of Nigerians over the affairs of the country. The Minister who spoke at a press […]
Pompeo warns Africa of China’s ’empty promises’
The United States has taken a swipe at Asia’s most populous nation, China. On Wednesday, the US Secretary of State warned against empty promises by Beijing. Mike Pompeo made the claim as he ended his African tour in the Ethiopian capital. “Countries should be wary of authoritarian regimes with empty promises. They breed corruption, […]
Rare Ethiopian crown, hidden for 21 years in the Netherlands, returns home
Ethiopian government on Thursday assumed custody of a priceless 18th-century crown that a former refugee had kept hidden in his apartment in the Netherlands for two decades. The handover took place at a ceremony in the capital, Addis Ababa, attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Sigrid Kaag, the Dutch minister for foreign trade and […]
SECCIMA promises empowerment of SMEs
The South-East Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, SECCIMA, Wednesday, said it would support and encourage the government in providing all forms of capacity building towards economic empowerment for the Small Scale Enterprises, SMEs.
The Leadership Project hosts Mitch Barns, others for business leaders, entrepreneurs
On March 4th, 2020, a vast array of business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate executives will congregate in Lagos for the maiden edition of the West African Business Leaders’ Summit (WABLS), a business conference aimed at equipping entrepreneurs and business professionals with imperative skills required for competitive positioning and growth in the ever-changing 21st-century marketplace. With […]
NPFL: Rangers edge Kano Pillars to return to winning ways
Rangers returned to winning ways after defeating Kano Pillars 1-0 thanks to a second-half strike from Chinonso Eziekwe. The match which was a rescheduled Matchday 11 fixture turned out to be a highly physical encounter which saw little or no clear cut chances in the first half except for the 7th minute when David Ebuka […]
FIFA probes Myanmar match-fixing allegations
FIFA is investigating allegations Myanmar deliberately threw a 2022 World Cup qualifier match last year, the country’s football body said Thursday. Myanmar lost the October match against Kyrgyzstan 7-0, the Southeast Asian side’s third defeat in a row in the qualifiers after losing to Mongolia and Japan. “FIFA has carried out an investigation, but we […]
Osun reviews its education policies
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo In its bid to improve the quality of education in the state, the Osun state government is set to review some of its policies to drive development in the sector. It added that the government’s aim was to set the right direction for education in the state and employ the same […]
Diri appoints SSG, Chief of Staff, others
The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Thursday, approved the appointment of the former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Friday Kombowei, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The governor also appointed Chief Benson Agadaga as Chief of Staff, Government House. READ ALSO: Sen Douye Diri promises to link Brass Island by road if […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Family commends police, journalists
Family of the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has commended the Abia State Police Command and journalists for their contributions towards the peaceful burial of their parents.
