Coca-Cola, Red Cross deploy N228m equipment against COVID-19
In a bid to support the fight against the Coronavirus, COVID-19, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) along with the Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has started the distribution of Personal Protection Equipment’s (PPEs) and risk communications efforts valued at N228 million to support COVID-19 interventions in Nigeria. This effort is […]
ECOWAS lifts sanctions imposed on Mali after military coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday lifted the sanctions imposed on Mali in the wake of an August 18, 2020, military coup, citing Mali’s “notable advances towards constitutional normalisation” as the reason for the relaxation of the sanctions.
Troops rescue 5 expatriates in Rivers, after five months in militants’ captivity
…Gov Zulum reveals plan to resettle more IDPs, despite insurgent attacks By Kingsley Omonobi, Ndahi Marama & Marie-Therese Nanlong No fewer than six persons were killed on Monday night in fresh attacks at Wereng (station) village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Three other persons who sustained various degrees of injuries are currently […]
Ondo 2020: 11 political parties collapse structure for Jegede
No fewer than 11 political parties have merged and collapsed their structures to support the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede ahead of Oct. 10, governorship elections.
Lawyers walk out of Sudan ex-president trial in protest
Most lawyers for Sudan’s ousted president Omar al-Bashir and other defendants walked out of his trial over a 1989 coup in protest at alleged bias on the part of the prosecutor general. Dozens of lawyers, in a hearing broadcast on Sudanese television, left the courtroom after the prosecutor, Tagelsir al-Hebr, read out the charges. Bashir […]
Unbranded vegetable oil: Devon King’s sensitises consumers
By Chioma Obinna Worried about the dangers of unwholesome oil, PZ Wilmar has launched a campaign tagged “Less is More” aimed at sensitising Nigerians on the inherent dangers in the consumption of unbranded cooking oil, as it offers healthier and affordable options. In a statement on “Less is More” campaign the Category & Brand Manager, […]
Igbo Students Union State President, Onyishi unveils project plan
The National Igbo Students Union State President (NISU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, HRM. Comr. Emmaunuel U. Onyishi, in a recent release, has outlined series of development projects that will support the intellectual advancements of Igbo Students nationwide, and encourage responsive leadership and resolve issues associated with functional effectiveness in the Union. The […]
Senate to fulfil late Sen Oko’s plans in education — Lawan
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, says the Senate is committed to pursuing the dreams of the late Sen. Rose Oko especially on her quest for development of education in Nigeria. Lawan said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, shortly after signing the condolence register at the valedictory section in […]
It’s time for executive, legislature to focus on welfare of Nigerians — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the executive and legislature to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to improve welfare of the people. Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, […]
Right of Way: NIWA, Federal Palace Hotel reache out of court settlement
THE National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, and the Federal Palace Hotels Limited have reached an out of Court settlement over the construction of an out-door bar on the Lagos Port Anchorage area.
For TSTV, some hopes in the wind
By Okoh Aihe Some wave of optimism came our way last week when, at a time of very dreary and nearly forlorn independent anniversary, a rookie direct to home (DTH) service provider suddenly informed us that it was ready to offer a channel at N2 – N5 per day on a platform still undergoing a […]
Archbishop Sam Zuga receives 3 prestigious awards in one week
For his remarkable contributions to the betterment of Nigerian youths, home and diaspora, Archbishop Dr Sam Zuga (Jehovah’s Field Marshall) within one week bagged three prestigious awards. The philanthropic Man of God had a fulfilled Independence Day celebration as he was on October 1, appointed as PDP Youths Alliance Ambassador. According to the National coordinator […]
Nigeria begins race for IMO Council seat
THE Federal Government has commenced moves to get back to the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Council seat.
Court remands man, 27, over alleged cultism
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 27-year-old man, Quadri Temitope, at the Correctional Centre in the town for belonging to a secret cult.
Why accidents still happen on our waters’ — Waterways stakeholders
By Godfrey Bivbere AS the problem of boat mishap along the nation’s inland waterways continue, stakeholders have called on the relevant authorities to put in place appropriate measures to ensure safety of passengers and crew. The stakeholders pointed out that safety measures are not in place on the nation’s inland waterways. They noted that items […]
Africa Investors Group appoints a co-Chair, Hogan Lovells’ Andrew Skipper
Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that their Head of Africa Practice, Andrew Skipper, has been appointed as co-Chair of Africa Investors Group (AIG). Skipper joins Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, as Co-Chair. This initiative, which was formed earlier this year, aims to ensure the right support for […]
