COVID-19: Edo records more deaths, less recoveries — Govt
Edo Government on Friday, said it was recording more deaths and less recoveries since the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic started in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Edo Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, made this known during the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) news conference in Benin. He said the increasing number of deaths in […]
We’re encouraged by military onslaught against bandits ― farmers
The All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), on Friday, said it was encouraged by the ongoing military action against the bandits across some northern states in the country. The National President of AFAN, Mr Farouk Mudi, this known made in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that AFAN […]
South-West PDP congratulates members in convention list
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-West Zone, has congratulated its members that made the final national convention list, following the inauguration of the National Convention Organising Committee, on Friday, at the National Headquarters of the Party, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
Victor Uwaifo’s funeral rites uncertain
By Ozioruva Aliu Apparently because of his influence and personality, the Catholic Church where he was a communicant and Edo State government’s plans to honor him may have halted the funeral arrangements of late music maestro and instrumentalist, Sir Victor Uwaifo. Earlier reports indicated that Uwaifo’s final journey home will begin from Thursday, September 23, […]
Bstan Group targets one million houses to tackle deficits
The Managing Director, Bstan Group, HRH (Dr) Becky Olubukola yesterday, said, each year, he would, in collaboration with the Distance Home, build one million houses to make up for the nation’s housing deficit. She disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja the State capital. Dr Becky said the one million housing project would […]
Performing at home is a dream come true — Equation Billionz
By Japhet Davidson It was a day of fun and entertainment as music lovers from far and wide were treated to what can be described as the best of music. The event was the month end Friday Live Band session held at the Microbrewer Bature Brewery’s arena in Victoria Island, Lagos and one of the artistes […]
Nigeria seeks $3bn with Eurobond offer
By Emma Ujah, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans for a Eurobond issuance in the International Capital Market (ICM) to raise $3 billion. The Debt Management Office (DMO) said, yesterday, that Virtual meetings with investors have been scheduled for today, September 17 and September 20, 2021. It said, “In order to avail local investors […]
Don Jazzy endorses The Beatz Awards with N1m prize
By Ayo Onikoyi Producers of The BEATZ AWARDSTM, Eliworld has called on professionals and industry players working behind the scenes in the country’s music industry to submit their creative materials (music, videos, etc.) released between September 2020 and August 2021) to be considered for nomination. The BEATZ AWARDSTM is a pioneer in honouring and recognizing those […]
Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Ooni, Akala, Oyeyemi, others for Peace Lecture, Award
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, former Governor of Oyo State, Alao Akala, and Senator Monsurat Sunmonu have been billed to attend United Nations’ the International Day of Peace Lecture and Award ceremony organised by African Foundation for Peace and Love Initiatives, AFPLI, in collaboration with Joint Communities in Bode Kumapayi, Agbala Itura, Ibadan holding on September 21, at House of Chiefs Parliament Building, Agodi, Ibadan.
Helen Prest Has No Shares in First Foundation – Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi
As the legal battle rages on between former Ms. Nigeria, Helen Prest, and Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi, the wife of the deceased medical doctor and business man, Dr Ademola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a new twist has been added to the case as Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ajayi has filed an application before the Federal High Court in Lagos, urging […]
YOSEMA visits victims of airstrikes receiving treatment at hospital
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) Team led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Mohammed Goje on Thursday visited the victims of Wednesday’s airstrike in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Dantata, Zulum, Adadevoh get fellowship from Post Graduate Medical College
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has been conferred with the Honorary Fellowship Award by the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria Lagos.
Deji of Akure to confer chieftaincy title on Gbagi Oct 9
IN appreciation of his contributions to the development of Nigeria, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, HRM Oba Oladetoyinbo Ogunlade Oladelusi, Odundun ll, has said he would confer chieftaincy title on a frontline gubernatorial aspirant in Delta State, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi on October 9, 2021.
Don’t get distracted by VAT debate — PGF DG tells APC Governors
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), has advised APC governors not to allow themselves to be distracted from providing progressive leadership to develop the country’s productive potentials.
COVID-19: Edo records more deaths, less recoveries ― Govt
Edo Government on Friday said it was recording more deaths and less recoveries since the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic started in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Edo Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, made this known during the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) news conference in Benin. He said the increasing number of deaths in […]
Police dismiss two officers over assault in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has dismissed two of its officers, over assault on a civilian. The spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Warri. Edafe said the officers were Sgt. Felix Ebikabowei and Sgt. Ndubuisi Abazie, adding that until their dismissal, they […]
