Sir John Ejikeme Njoku: Fragrant memories

Sir John Ejikeme Njoku: Fragrant memories

By Tony Eluemunor It is difficult for me to choose which aspect of the life of Sir John Ejikeme Njoku of Owaelu, Owerri, Imo state, to focus on.  I had listened intently to the talk about the man as he lay in a casket during the funeral mass at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Owaelu, on […]
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JAMB Registrar bans parents from UTME venues

JAMB Registrar bans parents from UTME venues

The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, has ordered all CBT Centres across the country not to allow parents/guardians into the registration hall again

Stanbic IBTC clamours for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, investment

Stanbic IBTC clamours for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, investment

By Moses Nosike In 2018, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, initiated a Youth Leadership Series with the aim of engaging and empowering young Nigerians to become future business leaders. Speaking at the 2021 edition of the series, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Dr. Demola Sogunle said, “four years on, we are still committed to the […]

Turkey bans payment with cryptocurrencies, citing transaction risks

Turkey bans payment with cryptocurrencies, citing transaction risks

Turkey’s central bank on Friday prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin for purchases, citing transaction risks. The ban will be effective as of April 30, the central bank said in legislation published in the Official Gazette. The new regulation prohibits transfers of cryptocurrencies for purchases or services. The central bank said the ban […]

Anambra Guber: Battle for PDP ticket shifts to Abuja

Anambra Guber: Battle for PDP ticket shifts to Abuja

THE16 governorship aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the November 6 election in Anambra State have shifted the battle for the ticket of the party to the Wadata House, the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Apart from the three women namely, Mrs. Chidi Onyemelukwe, the daughter of the former vice […]

IGR: Lagos tops other states with N418.99bn in 2020

IGR: Lagos tops other states with N418.99bn in 2020

Lagos State topped other states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020, realising a total of N418.99 billion in the year. This is indicated in the National Bureau of Statistics’ Published Internally Generated Revenue for State level for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020. It showed […]

N7.9 billion cash: EFCC grants Okorocha bail

N7.9 billion cash: EFCC grants Okorocha bail

After spending two nights in its custody, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, released former governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, on administrative bail.

It costs more to construct roads in Niger Delta – Ishaku

It costs more to construct roads in Niger Delta – Ishaku

Taraba Governor, Arc. Darius Ishaku, said governments in Niger Delta States deserved accolades for infrastructure development as projects, especially roads cost more to build in the region than in the North because of the terrain.

Akpabio calls for improved funding of NDDC

Akpabio calls for improved funding of NDDC

Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has called for improved funding for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enhance the infrastructural development of the region.

Pakistan blocks social media amid anti-France protests

Pakistan blocks social media amid anti-France protests

Pakistan on Friday blocked social media platforms amid fears that activists of a radical Islamist group might use the technology to stoke violent protests against last year’s depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in France

APC mobilising for victory in Anambra poll

APC mobilising for victory in Anambra poll

Chief Ekene Enefe, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, says the party is working assiduously to ensure it emerges victorious at the Nov. 6 governorship election. Enefe spoke on Friday at a grassroots mobilisation campaign in Ogbunike Ward 1 and Ward 2 in Oyi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The […]