Balogun Market: Traders react to shift in resumption date after yuletide
There had been mixed reactions from Balogun Market traders, over the shift in the resumption date for business activities after the Dec. 24 closure of the market for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The caretaker management committee inaugurated in December to manage the multi-billion Naira complex had shifted the resumption date from Jan. 4 […]
British firm begins gold mining in Nigeria
A British firm, Panthera Resources Plc, has announced that its associated company, Moydow Holdings Limited (Moydow), has commenced drilling at its Paimasa Project in Nigeria. The diversified gold exploration and development company with assets in West Africa and India, said the drilling commenced through Moydow’s joint venture company, Gurara Holdings Limited (Gurara). The company made the […]
My relationship with Ganduje, Kwankwaso remains cordial — Shekarau
A former Kano State Governor, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau, says his relationship with Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso still remains cordial. Shekarau, also the senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said this during an interactive session with journalists, on Sunday in Kano. According to him, […]
The perils of being an economist
By Obadiah Mailafia THE year 2020 was a rather tumultuous one for the world economy. The spread of the novel coronavirus from the provincial city of Wuhan in China to the rest of the world was one of those Black Swan events that appear once in a century. By year’s end 2020, the total number […]
Kenny Fasipe drops new single to mark birthday
By Prisca Sam-Duru Those who have reservations about rock music will definitely be singing a different tune after listening to Kenny Fasipe’s new single which hits the airwaves on his birthday, Wednesday, January 8, 2021. Titled, ‘Mo Dupe’ (thank you), the single, presented in both Yoruba and English languages, is part of what the artist […]
Coca-Cola to unveil wall murals nationwide in celebration of Nigeria’s strength and resilience
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited is set to unveil stunning wall murals across the country to highlight the unity and tenacity of Nigerians during the yuletide season. According to a statement from the company, the murals will be painted across key sites in Rivers, Enugu, and Oyo States from early December. The murals will celebrate the uniqueness […]
British PM could lose seat, majority at next election ― poll
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on course to lose his own seat and neither of the two main political parties is likely to win an outright majority at the next general election, not due until 2024, according to a new poll. This is the first detailed survey of the public’s perception of Johnson’s handling […]
Police arrest 18 suspects over violent demonstration in Zamfara
The police command in Zamfara has arrested 18 suspects over the unlawful demonstration, leading to the destruction of property including the Emir of Shinkafi’s palace. This is contained in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu on Sunday in Gusau. ALSO READ: Garba Shehu on 2023: Nigerians will not welcome PDP, the […]
Gunmen kill three, abduct medical doctor in Oyo
UNKNOWN gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a medical doctor, Akindele John Kayode, at one Health Care Center, Tapa, in Ibarapa North Local Government.
Defection: Umahi still remains our leader, friend in PDP — Lawmaker
A federal lawmaker, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga, says Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi remains the leader and friend of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, notwithstanding his defection to the All Progressives Party (APC). Ogbaga, representing Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this at Isu, Onicha Local Government Area on […]
Pope: Consider others during pandemic, don’t just focus on travel
People need to think beyond their next travel plans and consider how much others may be suffering due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said after Sunday’s midday prayer.
Ex-footballer ,Ekene Adams empowers 220 entrepreneurs with N16m
…..commissions Empowerment Office in Kaduna By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Former football international, Mr Ekene Adams has set aside N16 million to be shared to business owners in Kaduna state so as to expand their businesses. He spoke at the commissioning of his empowerment office at Chikun Local government area of Kaduna State. According to him, the […]
China befriends African continent with debt
Chinese government gifts debt and a threat to the African Continent on the twentieth anniversary of founding Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Since the establishment of FOCAC in October 2000, trade between China and Africa has increased by 700 per cent, leaving US-China trade behind. The overall continent is now dependent on the Chinese communist […]
Intels severs ties with Atiku, sells shares for N24billion
By Godwin Oritse FOLLOWING the numerous battles between Nigeria’s leading oil and gas logistics company, Intels Nigeria Limited and its stakeholders, the firm has said that it has severed ties with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was one of its major shareholders. Intels said it severed ties with Atiku and his family after the […]
Future of African storytelling with Samuel Ijaola Oladayo’s vision for digital revolution
By Ruth Adesola The digital age has transformed industries across the globe, and content creation is no exception. In 2021, with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram leading the charge, creators now have unprecedented opportunities to tell stories, build communities, and generate income. For Africa — a continent rich with culture, talent, and creativity — […]
Police refute resignation of DPO who rejected N864m bribe
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has denied reports making the rounds on the resignation of the Divisional Police Officer of Itam Division, Francis Eharbor, a Chief Superintendent of Police over alleged non-promotion despite his impeccable records in the service.
