We have no regrets leaving PDP ― C’River Commissioner
CROSS River State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong, says the movement of Senator Ben Ayade from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC has dealt a death blow to the PDP in the state and there is no regret about it Speaking on Monday at Eniong Abatim where he went […]
2023: No better youth to lead Nigeria than Yahaya Bello — Mikel
Former Super Eagles captain cum Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi has called for youth leadership in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
CEOs anticipate increase in tax obligations — PwC
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across Africa are anticipating increase in taxes caused by government efforts to address rising public debts. The above is one of the highlights of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Africa Business Agenda 2021 Report which also indicate that the rising trend in government debts across Africa could trigger tax aggression, […]
June 12: Democracy in undemocratic regime, what next?
Democracy Day in Nigeria is being celebrated on the 12th of June of every year. All thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari who, in his solidarity with the late Moshood Abiola popularly called MKO, changed the date from..
Investments in FG’s treasury bills weaken, sales fall 19% to N1.35trn
… Money market dealers see further decline in H2 By Babajide Komolafe Investors’ interest in the Federal Government’s monetary instrument, the Nigeria Treasury Bill (NTB) has recorded a significant decline with 19 per cent, year-on-year, YoY, decline in sales to N1.35 trillion in the first five months of this year. Money market dealers have attributed […]
Just In: Gunmen kill 12 persons in Kuru district, Plateau
Gunmen have invaded a community on Sunday night in plateau state killing 12 persons in Kashe, Kuru District, South Local Government Area of the state.
Bauchi governor appoints new Chief of Staff
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has appointed Aminu Gamawa as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Bauchi. He replaces Mr Ladan Salihu, sacked on June 9, alongside Secretary to the State Government, commissioners and other political appointees. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser on Media […]
How grassroots planning helped social investment programmes ― Osinbajo
As VP inaugurates Nigeria’s first thrift-for-charity- ‘DASH ME STORE’ Kemi Adeosun gets applause for new initiative supporting the vulnerable via grassroot charities One factor responsible for the impactful implementation of the Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration over the years is the realisation that you can’t reach Nigerians if you don’t have a plan […]
Sports, a strong tool for national unity ― Rear Admiral Gbassa
By Jacob Ajom Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa has observed that sports can be a very strong tool for national unity. Speaking as Special Guest at the 2nd Olo Boat Race competition at the Navy Town Lagos, Saturday, the navy chief said he was pleased to see the kids compete […]
2021 UTME: JAMB gives update on candidates with incomplete registration
Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has advised candidates whose registration process is incomplete to visit special centres to finish the process. JAMB’s Head of Media Dr Fabian Benjamin gave the advice in a statement on Monday. Benjamin said the advice affected only those who could not complete their registration during the earlier scheduled registration […]
Abia: No soldier killed in Ohafia, troops not on revenge mission ― Army
The Nigerian Army said on Monday that no member of its troops was killed in Abia state even as it dismissed allegations that soldiers have been embarking on a revenge mission against innocent people in Ohafia local government of the state. Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director, Army Public Relations made this known in a statement […]
