Investors earn over N732 bn from dividends in capital market
.. As Dangote Cement, MTN, GTCO, BUA Cement, Stanbic IBTC top highest dividend By Peter Egwuatu Investors in the Nigerian capital market have earned over N700 billion from dividend payout by companies listed on Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX Year to Date, YtD. So far, 58 companies across ten sectors of quoted companies on the Exchange […]
2021: Diaspora group sets benchmark for next Anambra governor
Ahead of the November 2021 Anambra State Governorship election, Diaspora Igbo group, Anambra State Association World-Wide , ASA-World, has set the benchmark any political aspirant must meet to be elected as the next Governor of the State.
Motorists cry out as fuel sells for N400/litre in Umuahia
By Steve Oko Motorists and petrol consumers in Umuahia, Abia state capital, has cried out as a litre of fuel now sells for N400 in many fuel stations around the town. The 100 per cent exploitative hike in price, according to Vanguard investigations, was as a result of demand by petrol consumers from the neighbouring […]
Kabba Prison: NCoS recaptures 114 fleeing inmates, issues warning to others
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS has confirmed the rearrest of 114 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba, Kogi State on Sunday night when it was attacked by yet to be identified gunmen. Spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore in an updated […]
Civil Society Coalition condemns call for Emefiele’s resignation
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, Tuesday, condemned calls by some groups for the resignation of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged plunging of the economy into comatose situation.
COVID-19 pushed 31m more into extreme poverty — Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation’s annual goalkeepers’ report has established stark disparities in COVID-19 impacts, stating that an additional 31 million people were pushed into extreme poverty in 2020.
Prison attacks: Strengthened security network urgently needed – controller
The Controller of Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, Mr Adewale Adebisi, on Tuesday called for a robust security network in custodial centres in the state. Adebisi made the call while playing host to the Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON). The controller said that repeated attacks in custodial centres across the nation, […]
No proof of 17million housing deficit, says NIESV
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV, said there was no scientific proof to show that Nigeria has a 17million housing deficit. President of NIESV, ESV Emmanuel Okas Wike, who stated this during a working visit to the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, in Abuja, said the […]
BBNaija S6: WhiteMoney’s Instagram account of over 695k followers hacked
Big Brother Naija Season 6 ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemates Hazel WhiteMoney Onou Instagram page of over 695k followers has reportedly been hacked as it is currently nowhere to be found on the giant social media platform. Vanguard reports that prior to the hack of the account, WhiteMoney was the most followed male housemate in season […]
Coalition tackles northern group’s call for Emefiele’s resignation
A coalition of civil society groups, yesterday, faulted the call for the resignation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, by some purported northern youths.
Credible data key to tackling drug abuse – Marwa
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa says the use of credible data is essential in the fight against drug abuse. Marwa said this at the inauguration of the “West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) Report of Statistics and Trends’’ on illicit drug use and supply 2018-2019 […]
BBNaija: Start a fight with your boyfriend, Emmanuel now, Biggie tells Liquorose
Saga to fake fight with Nini, promised 200 Abeg Naira By Arogbonlo Israel and Modupe Ogunji There seems to be new twist to the Big Brother Naija Season ‘6’ reality Tv show as Biggie gave Liquorose a special task ahead of the next diary session slated for Sunday, 19 September. According to Big Brother, Liquorose […]
I’ve no plan to unseat Sanwo-Olu, he is doing well- Gbajabiamila
Recommends 2nd term By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term ambition has received a boost as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, extolled the competence and leadership style of the governor, saying he has no immediate plan to contest. Speaking In an interview aired on television programme on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila, said […]
We can go on strike anytime ― ASUU
By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said its members can embark on strike anytime, as the Federal Government is reneging on its promise to implement the Memorandum of Action, MOA, the two parties signed last December. Briefing the press in Lagos on Tuesday, the Lagos Zonal Coordinator, Dr Adelaja Odukoya, […]
Putin confirms self-isolation to Russian cabinet after contact with coronavirus-positive people
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed to the national cabinet on Tuesday that he was self-isolating after contacts with several Coronavirus-positive people. He added that one of them was inoculated against the Coronavirus but did not manage to get a booster shot timely. “I had to postpone my visit to Tajikistan, because several people in […]
Court remands masquerade custodian, son over murder in Osun
An Osun state High Court sitting in Osogbo has remanded a traditionalist and custodian of a masquerade, Chief Kayode Esuleke, his son, Ifashola over allege murder of a Muslim worshipper
