32m Africans fell into extreme poverty in 2020 ― IMF
***Predicts difficult post-COVID recovery ***Projects 3.4% for 2021 By Emma Ujah – Abuja The International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosed that 32 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa were pushed into extreme poverty in 2020. The Director, African Department, Abebe Selassie, disclosed this in a virtual briefing on IMF latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa. According […]
Troops in total control of Damasak ― Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole are in total control of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno. Damasak was reportedly attacked by Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Yerima said the reports in […]
Retailers, others list factors affecting cement prices
Dealers, particularly retailers, have blamed the N3, 400 retail price of a bag of cement in Lagos on cost of transportation and other logistics accrued after original purchase. They made this known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. This was as the same quantity of both Dangote […]
PDP blasts popular Islamic preacher, Muhydeen Bello for berating Makinde’s govt
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo State chapter, has described comments credited to Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello over the present PDP government under Governor Seyi Makinde as ‘uncharitable and unfair.’
Okowa’s popularity and triumph of PDP in Isoko North
The news came like a thunderbolt on January 28, 2021-The passing of Hon Tim Owhefere, the iconic late Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Isoko North Constituency.
More than $6bn invested to fight HIV/ AIDS in Nigeria — US Consul-General
…$85 billion invested globally By Dayo Johnson – Akure The United States of America has invested more than $6 billion in the fight against HIV/ AIDS in Nigeria and contributed to saving more than 17 million lives across 54 countries. United States Consul-General Claire Pierengel said this during the official launch of the Ondo State […]
Okowa felicitates with Otuaro at 53
Delta Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with his deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, as he turns 53 on Friday.
Breaking: Workers shut APMT, largest container terminal in Africa over alleged racism
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Thursday shutdown the premises of largest container terminal in Africa, APM Terminals Apapa, Lagos, over alleged racism and breach agreement reached with the union. Recall that MWUN and the management of the APMT have in the past three weeks, been in a running battle over the […]
Nigeria remains Africa’s biggest economy, top investment destination – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria remained Africa’s biggest economy and top investment destination. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Akpanudoedehe was reacting to insinuation that Twitter’s decision to cite its African operations in Ghana was caused by bad […]
2023: APC denies endorsing any zoning arrangement
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has denounced a list in circulation purporting to be the resolution of the party on the zoning arrangement ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
Sujimoto@40: The True Test of Friendship
“Suji, in my experience, this has never happened before! I have never seen people coming together and contributing $50k at such a short notice! Wow! Just keep doing what you are doing because the Almighty is indeed with you”. There were the words of Lanre Alfred to me after my surprise dinner birthday party put […]
Hustle & Bustle introduces Family Play Time, Capital Comedy Club
Top Abuja nightclub and restaurant, and undoubtedly one of the best in Africa, Hustle & Bustle has spiced up its Sunday activities by introducing Family Play Time and Capital Comedy Club as important segments of the show. Hustle and Bustle, a multi-billion naira club and restaurant co-owned by top Nigerian socialites, Obi Cubana of Cubana […]
Leader of anti-military protests arrested in Myanmar
The military in Myanmar has arrested an important leader of the anti-coup protests, local media reported and witnesses confirmed to dpa on Thursday. According to the reports, Wai Moe Naing was taking part in a motorcycle strike in the northern city of Monywa on Thursday, when a car purposefully hit his motorbike, after which he […]
Prince Philip: Queen Elizabeth bans military uniform for funeral
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has stepped in to settle a problem over what senior royals should wear to her husband’s funeral, because of concerns about whether Prince Harry and Prince Andrew should wear military uniforms. Prince Philip died at age 99 last week and his funeral will be held at Windsor Castle on Saturday. Traditionally at […]
Jigawa emerges top on Budget Transparency Index 2020 ranking
The Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre, CIRDDOC, Wednesday, declared Jigawa State top among 36 States on Budget Transparency Index 2020 ranking
Unpatriotic citizens made Twitter snub Nigeria for Ghana – Lai Mohammed
…Says we lost opportunity to EndSARS protest By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh Lai Mohammed has reacted to the choice of Ghana as the location for Twitter new African office over Nigeria and other countries. The Minister, while responding to question from Vanguard, said the decision by the US-based social media […]
