PND, N-Delta stakeholders write Buhari, urges confirmation of Dikio’s appointment
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa YENAGOA-PROJECT Niger Delta, PND, a non-governmental organisation, and other prominent stakeholders in the Niger Delta have written to President Muhammadu Buhari, appealing for the confirmation of the appointment of Col Milan Dixon Dikio, retd, as the substantive coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP. According to the stakeholders, the confirmation of […]
Police in Katsina arrest bandits’ charms supplier
Police in Katsina State have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Hajiya Fatima Alhaji, suspected to be a supplier of charms to bandits terrorising the state and its environs. Police spokesman in the state, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen on Thursday in Katsina that Fatima was also found to be an informant for the bandits. He said police arrested […]
Clark, IBM Haruna decry FG’s silence over remaining abducted Chibok Girls 8 years ago
*** Say any Government that fails to protect lives of the people is not a government *** Say this is the right time to put pressure on the Government on the release of the Girls By Henry Umoru ABUJA-FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has taken a swipe at the […]
Police arrest Sowore in Abuja over alleged fake news peddling
By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The Police in Abuja on Thursday reportedly arrested Activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress over an allegation of fake news peddling. A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, African Action Congress, Femi Adeyeye, the party under which Sowore ran as a presidential candidate during the 2019 […]
Covid-19 vaccination: Deepen your awareness programmes,WHO tasks Nigeria
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE World Health Organisation,WHO has asked Nigeria to deepen its awareness programmes on COVID-19 vaccinations. This was as it tasked the country to push towards meeting up with the 70% global target of COVID-19 vaccination coverage. According to WHO,since no one was certain about when another variant would emerge,Nigeria must not relent […]
Moderna announces $4.9bn in profits, raises 2022 forecast
U.S. Biotech Company Moderna has continues to reap the rewards of its COVID-19 vaccine. In the final quarter of 2021, the company had achieved net profits of $4.9 billion, it announced on Thursday. In the last fiscal year, Moderna made a surplus of $12.2 billion, although the high research and development costs of the previous […]
UK expert urges organisations to identify business threats, opportunities
TEXEM UK has urged Nigerian leaders and organisations to identify threats and opportunities to survive in the present period of economic uncertainties. In a statement Director of Special Projects in TEXEM, Caroline Lucas, said more than ever before, deliberate efforts to develop innovation are now very vital for all organisations. READ ALSO:Russia-Ukraine crisis: Cardi B, […]
VFD Group acquires majority stake in Nigerian Exchange Group
By Peter Egwuatu In alignment with its strategic vision of building Africa’s first diverse business ecosystem, industry-agnostic investment company, VFD Group Plc, has acquired a 5% stake in the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) – making it one of its majority shareholders. The NGX Group Plc is a leading integrated market infrastructure in Africa that services […]
Sales rep charged with N2m engine oil theft
A 40-year-old sales representative, Ifeanyi Ozobio, on Thursday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing 120 cartons of engine oil worth two million Naira. Ozobio, whose address was not provided, is facing a count charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Sgt. Abiola Moshood, told the court that […]
Abba Kyari: IGP deserves commendation, says Group
By Dapo Akinrefon The Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, on Thursday, declared that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, deserves commendation for the actions taken so far by the Nigerian Police in the ongoing investigations into the various allegations against the former head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the Police, DCP […]
Reps to vote on constitution amendment March 1
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives, Thursday, announced that voting on the constitutional amendment will now hold on March 1. Recalled that the House had earlier in the week slated March 2nd and 3rd for the exercise. But at the plenary, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila announced a change in the […]
