Parmida Mamaghani shows how to rise against all odds
Successful women are those who defy all odds and rise to the top. With the world going into lockdown, web traffic skyrocketed, as did social media use. While confined, people have developed hobbies they decided to monetize. The challenge is how to do this when people are stuck inside. The answer is to engage your […]
Keke Napep, bicycle accident claims one in Kano
By Bashir Bello – Kano An auto-crash involving tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep and a bicycle have claimed the life of a forty-eight, 48-year-old man, unidentified, in Sharada, Kano Municipal area of the Kano State. It was gathered that the accident happened when a tricycle with registration number TRN 125 WZ ram a moving […]
Obasanjo commends Abiodun on OGWAMA, cleaner environment
By James Ogunnaike Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday commended the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for establishing the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) for proper sanitation of the state, saying that itwould lead to a cleaner environment. Chief Obasanjo gave the commendation when he played host to OGWAMA management team who were […]
It’s not true that we printed N60bn, FG replies Obaseki
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, says revenue distributed at Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is generated by Federal Government agencies. The minister fielded questions from State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League preview
Liverpool host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday 14 April at 21:00 CET. This page will update with team news, quotes and expert analysis as kick-off approaches. What happened in the first leg? Madrid were at their wily best, taking charge of the tie with a 3-1 win in […]
UPDATED: Okorocha spends second night with EFCC operatives, speaks on alleged N7.9b cash
By Soni Daniel Former Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha spent his second night with his interrogators on Tuesday, with indications emerging that he would not be released until he had addressed all the things he knows about the sum of N7.9 billion and choice property allegedly traced to him by the Economic and Financial […]
Bunker fuel: NIMASA, modular refinery operators deliberate on availability
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and modular refinery operators, on Wednesday, deliberated on the availability of 0.5 per cent Sulphur Compliant bunker fuel in preparedness for its enforcement in the country. The Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Mr Ahmed Shehu, disclosed this at the NIMASA two-day meeting with modular refinery operators/fuel oil suppliers […]
We’re not insurgents, says OPC faction
The Late Dr Frederick Fasehun-led faction of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), has faulted a statement credited to former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Interior, retired Lt. Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau, describing the group as terrorists. The OPC faction in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday by its newly elected President, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, said […]
FG to sanction violators of Expatriate Quota rules ― Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the Federal Government was set to sanction any foreign organisation who breached the country’s Expatriate Quota rule. Expatriate Quota is the total number of quota given to foreign companies within which to operate in the country. Aregbesola gave the warning at the 2nd Stakeholders’ meeting on […]
Trading rebounds on NGX, market capitalisation increases N18bn
Transactions on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. rebounded by 0.09 per cent on Wednesday, following renewed positive investors sentiment. Consequently, the All-Share Index gained 34.33 points, representing a growth of 0.09 per cent to close at 38,636.15 from 38,601.83 recorded on Tuesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation inched higher by N18 billion to close at N20.220 […]
Digital money can facilitate remittances – IMF
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of, International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the world is witnessing a revolution in digital money that can make remittances easier, faster, and cheaper.
Nigeria administers 2nd highest doses in Africa — WHO
With 964,387 vaccinations carried out as of 6th of April, Nigeria, which received 3.92 million vaccine doses, has carried out more vaccinations than any other country in Africa except Morocco. However, the country has only administered the first shot, no one has been fully vaccinated
NAFDAC impounds vehicle loaded with unwholesome medicine, vaccines in Asaba
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has impounded a Mercedes Truck laden with banned and unregistered medicinal products in Asaba, Delta. A statement signed by NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, said that the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday. The […]
Lagos, Ebonyi, Niger residents pay highest for petrol in March ― NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says residents of Lagos, Ebonyi, and Niger states paid the highest amount for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol in March. The NBS said this in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for March 2021’’ released on its website on Wednesday. It said Lagos residents paid […]
Main power bloc not ready for restructuring – Gani Adams
By Adesina Wahab and Gabriel Olawale The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has said it is clear that the country’s main power bloc is not ready for restructuring, adding that the development could lead to the country ceasing to exist as one in the next few years. He spoke as the Guest of […]
Ugwuanyi’s wife campaigns against gender-based violence
…scales up awareness on yellow fever, COVID-19 vaccination The wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugochi Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, rounded off her state and zonal campaigns against gender-based violence, calling for an all-inclusive and sustained crusade to stem the tide of domestic violence, sexual abuse, female genital mutilation, public harassment, among other forms […]
