COVID-19: Imo Government postpones schools resumption until January 25
The Imo Government has postponed resumption of schools in the state until Jan. 25 Schools due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha said. Ikegwuoha, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri on Monday, said the postponement was as a result of rising cases of […]
FG to launch centre to drive cost efficiency, others in oil sector
By Michael Eboh The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Monday, disclosed that the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre, NOGEC, designed to drive the three-pronged objectives of safety, value and cost efficiency in the petroleum industry, would be launched, January 21, 2021, by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement by Head, Public Affairs of the […]
JUST IN: Samsung chief ‘Lee Jae-yong’ jailed over corruption scandal
The de facto chief of South Korea’s Samsung business empire was jailed for two and a half years on Monday over a sprawling corruption scandal, Yonhap news agency reported, in a ruling that deprives the tech giant of its top decision-maker. Lee Jae-yong, the vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip […]
Obasanjo describes Martins-Kuye as a detribalised Nigerian
By James Ogunnaike Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described late Jubril Martins-Kuye as a detribalised Nigerian, whose death is a huge loss not only to Ogun State, but also to the country as a whole. Chief Obasanjo, who gave the description in a condolence letter he addressed to the son of the deceased, Bolaji […]
China imposes unspecified sanctions on U.S. officials over Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on U.S. officials but without naming them or specifying the exact sanctions as part of the two major powers’ dispute over Taiwan. “In response to the wrongdoing of the U.S. side China has decided to impose sanctions against U.S. officials who behave egregiously and bear major responsibility,’’ Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua […]
Malawi imposes first lockdown measures as virus flares
Malawi is set to roll out a first set of anti-coronavirus restrictions this week, the president said, after overruling a court ban on lockdown measures to tackle a surge in cases. Unlike the rest of the continent, daily life had been unfolding normally in the southern African country since its High Court barred the government […]
Time for Pompeo to end his sanction tricks- spokesperson
A Chinese government spokesperson on Monday condemned the so-called U.S. sanctions imposed on officials of the central and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) governments. The spokesperson said that it is time for U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to end his sanction tricks. The spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of […]
Gunmen abduct travellers in Osun
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Unknown gunmen on Sunday evening kidnapped some travellers at Omo-Ijesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. It was gathered that some travellers were abducted while returning from a trip outside the state. Although, it was not clear yet the number of those who were abducted, but a security source […]
Samsung chief jailed for 2.5 years over corruption scandal
The de facto chief of South Korea’s Samsung business empire was convicted Monday over a huge corruption scandal and jailed for two and a half years, in a ruling that deprives the tech giant of its top decision-maker. Lee Jae-yong, vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, was found guilty […]
Ereyitomi felicitates with Arenyeka at 55
The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi felicitates with Barr. Val Arenyeka as he marks his 55th birthday Anniversary yesterday. The lawmaker extolled Barr. Arenyeka who’s also the Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, Delta State Chapter on his joyous attainment of 55 years, he described Arenyeka as a true […]
How FUTA Deputy Registrar was murdered by suspected kidnappers
Dayo Johnson – Akure The Deputy Registrar in the Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo died after he was shot in the chest by suspected kidnappers on Saturday evening. He reportedly sat in the front seat with the driver while three other occupants sat at the back seat. Family source […]
If we want to build Nigeria, we must abolish State of Origin — Bishop Onuoha
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Methodist Bishop and co-chair of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, IDFP, Dr. Sunday Onuoha, has called for the abolition of state of origin from bio-data in Nigeria. He stated that the abolition of state of origin will stop hatred, disunity, and agitations among people of different geopolitical zones. Bishop Onuoha, who […]
Creativity is six feet deep- Favour Godfrey
Favour Godfrey is a Visual Storyteller and Designer with strong focus on brand communications and visual identity development. He has been described by notable branding executives as the King of identity designs, an alias he has lived up to by crafting timeless and functional identities for many leading brands. With almost 10-years experience in graphic […]
Titan Trust Bank clinches Int’l award, emerges ‘best trade finance provider’ in Nigeria
Titan Trust Bank Limited, one of the newest entrants into the Nigerian banking industry, at the weekend, emerged ‘Best Trade Finance Provider in Nigeria for the year 2020’ in the recently released Global Finance Magazine World’s Best Trade Finance Providers Awards. The lender clinched the coveted influential international award previously won by only the first-tier […]
U.S. VP-elect Kamala Harris to resign from Senate
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign from the Senate on Monday, according to a Harris aide. The Californian Democrat’s resignation comes two days before she becomes the nation’s first female vice president, and the first person of colour to hold that office. Harris has notified Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that she will resign Monday, […]
