CSO expresses shock, mourns sudden demise of activist, Esther Uzoma
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Thursday, expressed shock and mourns the sudden demise of renowned activist and civil society giant, Esther Uzoma, after surgery in Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by the Convener, CN, Prince Deji Adeyanju, describing her as a guiding light in […]
Germany blames Trump for inciting capitol chaos
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Thursday piled blame on U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting his supporters to storm the seat of the American parliament, which left four people dead and a dozen injured.
Man allegedly absconds with company goods worth $150,000
A man in his 20’s of Cameroonian origin has been accused of absconding with company goods worth $150,000 and a bounty of $5,000 placed as reward for anyone with useful information leading to his arrest. A complaint to the Houston police confirming the incident has been issued and his information was given as Alaryc Njia, […]
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable understanding of its burden. The Head of Department, Surveillance and Epidemiology Department, NCDC, Mrs Elsie Ilori, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a briefing by the Presidential Tasks Force on COVID-19. Ilori noted that in the last […]
Police arrest 287 suspected rapists in Katsina in 2020 — Official
The Police Command in Katsina says it has arrested no fewer than 287 suspected rapists in 2020. Police Spokesman Gambo Isah announced this in Katsina at a Women Summit entitled: “Way Out to Rising Rape Cases in Katsina State”. The summit was organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with […]
UTCCL gives account of stewardship, to hold thanksgiving service
A group under the aegis of Urhobo Traditional Council of Chiefs Lagos, UTCCL, has given account of its stewardship after four years of meritorious service to the people of Urhobo resident in Lagos. The group in a statement by its Chairman, Osu R’ Urhobo of Lagos, High Chief Vincent Ahwi, and Secretary, Chief Godspower Ikpimi […]
Dr SIJU ILUYOMADE: The world celebrates Arise convener on her birthday
Hurray! January 8, 2021 is here and yes, it is the birthday of now globally celebrated and acknowledged Founder, Convener and Promoter of Arise Women’s Conference and Arise Walk for Life, Dr Siju Iluyomade. And she is indeed being celebrated in clusters around the globe today even as the world strives to observe the COVID-19 […]
FG urges Nigerians not be hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccine
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it gets to Nigeria. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency ( NPHCDA), made the appeal at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency […]
2021: What FG must do differently — Lawyers
By Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania In this edition of Law & Human Rights, we sought the views of lawyers on what the federal government must do differently this year to ensure that citizens enjoy the impact of good governance and rule of law. FG must implement transformational policies — Agbakoba, SAN Former president of […]
Borno govt approves N6bn for capital projects, security
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a total sum of N6 billion for the execution of 18 capital projects and some security efforts across the state. Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Baba Kura Abba Jato disclosed this to newsmen yesterday at the end of the council’s first […]
PAN launches virtual auto showroom
NIGERIA’s foremost multi-brand automobile manufacturer, PAN Nigeria Limited, has launched a virtual auto showroom. The automaker said the virtual showroom was introduced to help customers gain insight into the company’s newest products, the Higer H5C 16-seater bus, Higer H6C 19-seater bus, and the Higer Ambulance, from the comfort of their homes.
Workers won’t forget 2020 in a hurry — NLC
LIKE others, for Nigerian workers, 2020 will not be forgotten in a hurry. According to the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba “Surviving 2020 is no mean feat. We thank the Almighty God whose grace and mercies saw us through the vicissitudes of 2020.”
Why we veered into auto assembling— Mikano
MIKANO Motors, a subsidiary of Mikano International Limited has explained why it went into automobile production in Nigeria. The renowned service provider which launched two Geely models EC7 Sedan and X7 Crossover assembled at its plant, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, said that their aim is to create jobs for the youths and stimulate the economy.
Renault models finally roll out from Coscharis plant
IT was celebration galore as two Renault models rolled out from Coscharis Motors plant in Awoyaya Lagos recently, thereby signalling the official introduction of the revered French auto brand in Nigeria.
Why new electricity tariff won’t stand — Labour
When the Federal Government on the eve of the New Year, told Nigerians that January 2021, would be tough, those outside the corridors of power never imagined that the government was going to bring out its fangs and unleash its venom on the citizens in the form of electricity tariff hike when the consequences of the September 2020 hike are yet to settle.
Kalu receives defecting Abia PDP faithful into APC
Thousands of the Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia on Thursday formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, who came from Aba North Local Government Area of the state, were received by the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, at his Camp Neya’s country home in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of […]
