Sir Ahmadu Bello foundation congratulates ABU on its 58th anniversary
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate with Ahmadu Bello University ,ABU ,Zaria which was established by and named after the late Premier of defunct Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardaunan Sokoto and fondly known as ABU Zaria. Engr Abubakar Gambo Umar, MD/CEO, […]
Incitement: Lagos PDP gives Fayose 7 days to apologise to party elders
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State Chapter, has given former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, seven days to apologise “for the deliberate unwarranted vituperation” on party elders in the state. PDP Spokesman in the state, Taofik Gani, said in a statement that the denigration occurred when Fayose gave an advice which was capable of […]
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.5m mark
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Africa reached 1,506,185 as of Sunday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The continental disease control and prevention agency said in a statement that the death toll due to illnesses related to COVID-19 in Africa has reached 36,614 as of Sunday. […]
Nigeria and Ghana: A great past in search of a future
Ghana, with its being in the middle of West Africa and a seeming gateway to other West African countries, is essential for Nigerian trade. Similarly, Nigeria, with its big market, provides Ghanaians with a lot of opportunities. By Owei Lakemfa MAKING a choice to travel while the COVID-19 pandemic is still ravaging the world, is […]
Ten highest combined transfer fees in football
10. Angel Di Maria – £129.5m Di Maria joined Benfica from Rosario Central for £7million in 2007 and his impressive performances led to a £20.3million move to Real Madrid in 2010. Manchester United broke the British transfer record to sign Di Maria in 2014, but he was allowed to leave the club for a substantial […]
Osinbajo concerned, angry over activities of FSARS
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is concerned and angry that young men and women who are arrested, are in some cases, maimed or killed by men of the Nigeria Police Force.
Leadership failure, a defective structure responsible for secessionist agitations – Ubani, Nweze
The British created the problem by giving some region so much advantage; this led to an ethnic struggle for limited resources, making it impossible for Nigeria to lead itself even after independence was granted and even until this moment. With the rise in secessionist agitations across the country, the duo of Barrister Monday Onyekachi Ubani […]
Nigeria records 58 new COVID-19 cases, total now 59,345
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 58 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. According to the agency, the new infections take the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 59,345. It disclosed that the […]
Presidency to Nigerians: Beware of people smarting from suspended labour strike
The Presidency has alerted Nigerians on the activities of those it described as anarchists who are bent on causing social discontent among law-abiding citizens sequel to the suspension of industrial action by the organised labour. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, gave the warning in a statement on […]
NUPENG, PENGASSAN direct members in Chevron to shut down operations
Labour unions in the oil and gas sector have directed their members in Chevron Nigeria Limited to commence a total shut down of the company’s operations following the sack of 600 Nigerian employees and other anti-Labour practices by the management of the company. The Unions, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG), and the […]
Addressing teachers’ retirement age request
THE World Teachers Day anniversary falls on Monday, October 5, 2020. Nigerian teachers will today join their colleagues all over the world to celebrate the event which commemorates the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organisation/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, ILO/UNESCO, recommendations concerning the status of teachers adopted in 1966. It outlines the […]
AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast opens 60,000-seater stadium
Ivory Coast inaugurated Saturday its new 60,000-seat Olympic stadium, built with the help of China, in Ebimpe, on the outskirts of Abidjan, in preparation for the African Cup of Nations soccer in 2023. The ceremony, with a great show of dance and music, took place in the presence of 50,000 people, according to the organizers […]
Cost of US 2020 elections will shatter spending records of all times ― Survey
The Center for Responsive Politics, an independent non-profit organisation that tracks and researches money in U.S. politics, says the cost of the United States 2020 election will shatter all-time spending records in the country. Miss Sheila Krumholz, the Executive Director of the organisation, made this known while briefing selected journalists from across the globe by […]
SNF Foods embarks on massive Pan Nigeria sampling for Activa pure vegetable oil
Following the recent change in consumer behavior with regards healthy living and making informed decisions when purchasing FMCG products, SNF Foods Limited, the home of Whippy Mayonnaise and Activa Pure Vegetable Oil, recently embarked on a free product sampling of their flagship product, Activa Pure Vegetable Oil certified as being 100% transfat and cholesterol free […]
Liquidity mop up imminent as N567bn hits interbank market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to resume its liquidity mop up this week in response to inflow of N567 billion into the interbank money market.
PDP urges Buhari not to succumb to pressure on Ondo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to succumb to pressure to renege on his resolve not to interfere in elections, especially in the Saturday governorship election in Ondo State. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the PDP National Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship Election, made the call at a […]
