Why private sector must participate in Nigeria’s Agricultural system – Stakeholders
By Prince Okafor As a move to bridge Nigeria’s food systems gap as well as reduce hunger, malnutrition in the country, stakeholders have called for total private sector involvement. The stakeholders made this call during the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, United Nations Nigeria and […]
OPEC member countries lost $1trn to oil price plunge in two years, says Sec. Gen
The Secretary-General, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries( OPEC), Dr Mohammad Barkindo, has disclosed that OPEC member countries lost about $1 trillion USD to oil price plunge in 2015 and 2016.
Igangan Killings: Yoruba leaders accuse FG of sponsoring bandits, ask residents to arm themselves
A Yoruba Self-Determination Group, Ilana Omo Oodua, led by Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, called on the people in the South-West zone to use whatever they can lay their hands on to defend themselves and their lands against external aggression.
Igangan Attack: Ooni blames security architecture over invasion
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has blamed security failure for the successful invasion and attack unleashed on igangan community by suspected herdsmen.
INEC to publish list of new polling units next week
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to publish a comprehensive list of its new polling units across the nation next week. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja. Yakubu was speaking at the formal handing over of a new state of the art fire truck, deployed to the Commission’s […]
Farouq inaugurates Governing Council of Senior Citizens Centre
THE Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq,Monday, inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Senior Citizens Centre.
2 arrested for allegedly stealing N70,000 from betting shop in Imo
Two suspected armed robbers yesterday were paraded for allegedly robbing a football betting shop and stole the sum of N70,000 at Chukwuma Nwaoha in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo state.
Blaming CBN for devaluation is unfair — 1
By Dele Sobowale “There is no good arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your [raincoat]. — J R Lowell, 1819-1891, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 12. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, just devalued the currency by eight per cent; and all the expected noise […]
Twitter ban: PDP warns FG against harassment of foreign envoys
…Considers legal action, civil protests By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government against harassing foreign envoys and other members of the international community for speaking out against the infringement on the rights of Nigerians by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari following last week’s suspension […]
NGX opens week on negative mood, down N20bn
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reopened for the week on Monday on a negative mood following profit-taking in some blue chips. Specifically, the market capitalisation shed N20 billion or 0.10 per cent to close at N20.164 trillion from N20.184 achieved on Friday. Also, the NGX All-Share Index dipped 39.70 points or 0.10 per cent […]
‘I will not condone any act of recklessness’, CJN warns new FCT CJ
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad has warned newly sworn-in Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Justice Salisu Garba that he will not condone any act of recklessness from him. Muhammad gave the warning at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Garba as the substantive Chief Judge of the Federal Capital […]
Okowa bags ‘Ambassador of the Senate Award’
Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, was on Monday conferred with “Ambassador of the Senate Award” by The Senate Press Corps of the National Assembly. . Receiving the award, Okowa, who was represented at the ceremony by Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ochor Ochor, said he was delighted to be honoured […]
Rivers unveils 132-bed mother, child hospital
He said it was better to honour a man who has contribute so much to the state while he is alive. According to him, God had used Dr. Odili to bring him to change the narrative that Ikwerre man cannot perform in office, which has been proved wrong.
Why we haven’t launched “Amotekun” corps in Lagos-Sanwo-Olu
. Says there is no need for any pension for ex-governors in Lagos By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the local security outfit in the South West region, tagged, “Amotekun” corps has not commenced operations in the state due to existing security apparatus in the state. Recall that Ondo State […]
Fidelity Bank doles out N9.5m to Sweet Account holders
By Princewill Ekwujuru Fidelity Bank Plc has doled out N150,000 to 62 Sweet Account (SWEETA) holders across the country, bringing the total prize money to N9.3 million to mark this year’s Children’s Day Celebration. This, according to the bank, is part of its efforts to deepen customer engagement, while readjusting its approach with respect to […]
Igangan killings: War has been declared against Yoruba Land ― Akintoye
By Dapo Akinrefon Leader of the Ilana Omo Oodua, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, Monday, issued a red alert to the Yoruba people, saying that the attack on the people of Igangan, Ibarapa Zone in Oyo State by the alleged Fulani herdsmen is a declaration of war against the Yoruba people. Akintoye, in a statement by […]
