Ondo govt to distribute 3.3m mosquito nets
No fewer than 3.3 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets are to be distributed free to residents of Ondo State, as part of measures by government to prevent malaria. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola, made the disclosure at a media briefing on insecticide-treated net campaign, on Tuesday in Akure. Aladenola, who said that […]
Tottenham Hotspur FC report pre-tax loss of $107m
Tottenham Hotspur FC have announced pre-tax losses of 80.2 million pounds (107 million dollars) for the financial year ending June 2021. The total debts also increased from 605 million pounds to 706 million pounds. The club said the last two financial years had been “significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic” and have resulted in pre-tax […]
To reclaim Nigeria, PDP must demonstrate capacity — Chairman-Elect
The National Chairman-Elect, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has said that for the party to reclaim power, it must demonstrate to Nigerians that it could run a better government. Ayu stated this at a two-day PDP National Retreat 2021 with the theme: “It’s time to rescue Nigeria” held on Tuesday in Abuja. He […]
FG spends N2.3trn to cushion effect of COVID-19 ― Minister
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, said the federal government had spent N2.3 trillion as stimulus package to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Agba said this at a three-day 4th National Treasury Workshop organised by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation in […]
How military operations is aiding return of economic activities ― N/E women
The North-East Women for Peace and Development has hailed military operations in the region, saying it is boosting economic activities. The group in a press release on Tuesday said that with the pace of military operations, peace and economic development will soon come back to normal. The press release signed by Hajia Amina Adamu said […]
Next Super Model Africa: A Promise Kept As Winners Emerge
Much-anticipated Next Super Model Africa event held on Sunday, November 7, in Lagos, came to an impressive end with the crowing of Chikodi Blessing (Miss B) as winner of the Reality Tv Show.
Police rescue doctor in Bakassi 48hrs after being kidnapped, arrest suspects
By Ike Uchechukwu Again, the Cross River State Police Command has rescued a medical Doctor, Dr. Edmund Akpaikpe of Irua Specialist hospital, Edo state, around Esigi village in Bakassi Local Government Area. Vanguard gathered that Dr Edmund Akpaikpe who was kidnapped on Sunday in Bakassi while dropping off his maid at Esigi village regained freedom […]
Nigeria must restructure to regain lost glory — PDP Governors
To take her rightful place in the community of developed countries in the world, Nigeria must quickly restructure in line with increasing calls by her citizens across the world, governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have said.
APC National Convention: Stakeholders warn Buni against delay tactics, ask him to fix date
. Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Concerned Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of February 2022 for the long-awaited national convention of the party, warning the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC against delay tactics. The stakeholders are also known as APC Rebirth Group asked […]
Music can be one of Nigeria’s largest exports, says Jude Osagbai
Music Executive Jude Osagbai has expressed an opinion that should the Nigerian government realise the potentials in making the art commercially viable, it can be one of the country’s largest exports. Jude Osagbai made this known, as he heaped praises on Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’, and Ckay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’, at the just-concluded Intra-African Trade Fair […]
Controversy trails selection of new monarch in Osun
The selection of a new Akinrun for Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State is shrouded in controversies as residents of the town have been protesting over the process.
Sanwo-Olu, Yakassai harp on benefits of Pakistan-Nigeria bilateral relations
By Henry Ojelu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm Ahmed Yakasai have enumerated the long-lasting benefits inherent in the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nigeria, especially with regards to the pharmaceutical sector. Speaking on Tuesday at the commencement of the 2nd Pakistan-Nigeria Trade Development Conference, […]
COVID-19 has really change the business of entertainment-MC Rayan the DJ speaks
Fast rising African Disc Jockey Brian Ngendo better known as MC Rayan The DJ have reiterated the fact that despite the government relaxing the COVID-19 restriction; it has thus changed the business of entertainment. MC Rayan during a recent chat disclosed that the COVID-19 pandemic have really changed the face of music business not just […]
Niger spends N5bn on security in 2 years – SSG
The Niger Government said it spent more than N5 billion in the last two years on general security in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said this while addressing newsmen in Minna on Tuesday. Matane explained that the expenditure was to complement security agencies in the ongoing fight against […]
Passengers stranded as Air Traffic Controllers begin 2-day strike
By Lawani Mikairu Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers, ATCs, commenced two days disruption of early morning domestic flights across the country to press home their demands for better working conditions. The disruption is expected to last for three hours each day between 6 am and 9 am. The action has already affected the flight schedules of […]
Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River
Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has suspended its planned fare hike in Calabar. This is contained in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar on Monday night. The communiqué was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night. The communiqué was signed by Mr Uqua Edet, […]
