There are indications that the Federal Government may not meet the N2.01 trillion oil and gas revenue target as encapsulated in the 2021 budget over low energy consumption occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an expert.

By Boluwaji Obahopo ITAKEDE-Ide, a remote community in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State has many things in abundance except a health facility to deal with its medical challenges. With a blessed and fertile land, the hard-working natives have food in surplus but whenever anyone falls sick, there is always a serious concern on […]

By Pascal Opara The question of who becomes the bonafide candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Imo North Senatorial seat persists between Ifeanyi Ararume and Frank Ibezim as the duo has been frequenting the courts to establish their individual candidacy for the seat despite the party’s insistence that Ibezim is its official flag […]

 …As Gov Ishaku urges colleagues to support wives By Femi Bolaji Wives of governors in the 19 Northern states have pledged their support to the newly commissioned rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Taraba State to ensure it remains functional. Chairperson of the forum and wife to the governor of Niger State, Dr. Aminat […]

By Charly Agwam THE campaign against open defecation has taken a new dimension in two Bauchi local government areas: Ganjuwa and Toro local councils, which have formally enacted by-laws making it an offence for any of the residents to defecate in any open space. Under the law, which came into effect this week, any person […]

Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc said it expended over N36 billion in capital investment into its operations across Nigeria during the 2020 financial year and has recommended  N7.7 billion special scrip dividend scheme for its shareholders for the year.

By Abdulmumin Murtala FOLLOWING an earlier announced three-day strike scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 8, 2021, by workers in Kano, protesting the reversion to the former minimum wage of N18,000 from the new minimum wage of N30,600, the Kano council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has announced the suspension of the industrial action […]

By Imam Murtadha Gusau Respected servants of Allah! In today’s sermon, I want to share with you the great sermon, which our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) delivered on the last Friday of Sha’aban. The sermon of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) is concise; informative and educational. It provides instructional […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Special Assistant on Youth and Sports to Ogun State Governor, Comrade Olamide Lawal has pleaded with leaders at the grassroots in the state to emulate Prince Dapo Abiodun on youth inclusion in governance, empowerment and development for the benefit of the society. Lawal who is also the State Coordinator of […]

By Ochuko Akuopha, Ughelli Miffed by what they described as the lackadaisical attitude of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, HEOSL, towards the clean-up of areas impacted by oil spillage in their domains, seven host communities of the multinational oil company have vowed to shut down their operations in the communities should it further fail to […]

…calls for govt’s partnership to scale up sensitization, awareness By Gabriel Ewepu AS most countries go head-on to tackle the dreaded Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, HFN, yesterday, called for private sector involvement in COVID-19 vaccination exercise and sensitization in Nigeria. The call was made at interactive session which was opened by President, […]

2016 Rio Olympics long jump finalist and bronze medallist at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, Ese Brume and sprinter Grace Nwokocha will be the cynosure of all eyes as the athletics event of the 20th National Sports Festival begins today at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,Benin City. Brume is the overwhelming favourite to successfully defend the […]

Following the disconnection of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) by selected banks in Nigeria against MTN Nigeria subscribers, the telecom company has decided to open up alternative fintech platforms, where its subscribers can easily recharge their phones. One of such platforms is the CWG’s bill presentment platform tagged Billsnpay, which hitherto gives Nigerians the […]

The final journey home of one of Nigeria’s, outstanding philanthropist, educationist, administrator per excellence, community leader, a true icon and second republic senator, Joseph Funsho Obasaju to the great beyond will commence next week Tuesday, the 13th April with a Service of Songs at Rhema Chapel International Churches, Tanke Ilorin, Kwara State by 4 pm. […]

Ben Ngwakwe – Gombe Gombe State Government will continue to cherish and maintain the brotherhood subsisting among the adherents of the two major faiths in the state. The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, made the observation at the commissioning of the 25 million Naira Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Guest House in Gombe. The […]