Expert wants groundnut pyramids in factories
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA-AS agriculture becomes the centre of attraction for diversifying Nigeria’s economy from oil and gas, an agricultural expert who is the Country Representative of International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, ICRISAT, Dr Hakeem Ajeigbe, said, groundnut pyramids are to be in the factories to maximally benefit farms instead of mere […]
Behani discovered, opens up on career so far
Music continues to be captivating and nourishing for the soul. However, musicians are crucial in ensuring that one’s mindset is improved through melodies and rhythm. Although the majority of music in Nigeria is considered to be Afrobeat pop, our narrative is now about a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to the variety of music […]
FG not showing seriousness to negotiate — ASUU
By Adesina Wahab The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the Federal Government of showing levity in its ongoing negotiation with the union whose members are currently on a four-week warning strike. The union, therefore, said ending the industrial action was dependent on the readiness of the government to take the issue at […]
Imo bye-election: APC wins; PDP calls for cancellation
Confusion has trailed the online video which declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, Blyden Amajirionwu, winner of the Imo State bye-election for the Ngor Okpala State Constituency last Saturday.
Africa needs $450bn to meet pre-pandemic growth rate — IMF
By Emma Ujah The continent of Africa needs $450 billion to return to the Pre-Pandemic growth rate, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, has said. She spoke while featuring on Celebrating Black History: An International View, along with Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the World […]
Massacre at Anambra burial ceremony: Family was warned —Indigene
FRESH facts emerged yesterday that the family of the late Ozo Chibuike Chukwuka, a suspected cult leader whose burial ceremony led to the death of over 20 persons at Ebenebe in Awka North local government area of Anambra State weekend, was warned never to organize the ceremony because of his activities during his lifetime.
2023: I’ll rescue Nigeria from APC’s grip —Dele Momodu
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2023 elections, Mr Dele Momodu, weekend, said Nigeria needs to be saved from the bad leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
2023: Senatorial aspirant, Oyewumi charges Nigerian youths to take advantage of their population
An aspirant for Ondo South Senatorial District seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Boye Oyewumi, on Monday, urged Nigerian youths to use their population to their advantage even as they continue to push for inclusion in governance. He spoke at the inauguration of the Executives of the APC Progressives Youths […]
Imo by-election: Adeyanju’s Concerned Nigerians petitions INEC over alleged rigging in Ngor Okpala, fingers Uzodinma
A civil rights group, Concerned Nigerians has on Monday filed a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to condemn the process that led to the emergence of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blyden Amajirionwu, as the winner of the Ngor Okpala House of Assembly bye-election which was held on Saturday. […]
Fully employed Nigerians dipped by 54.41 % in 5 years — Rewane
By Peter Egwuatu The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has lamented the increasing level of poverty in Nigeria noting that the number of fully employed Nigerians had dipped by 54.41 per cent in the last five years. He stated this during the Stanbic IBTC 2022 Economic Outlook Webinar […]
Consider April 2 as day for autistic children — Group tells FG
A group, Ferdinand Effah Music Heritage Foundation, FEMHF, has asked the federal government to consider April 2 as an official day for children living with autism also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD.
Eze Ndigbo Ghana HRM Dr Ihenetu creates international partnership to improve global health
Ambassador Dr Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the Nigerian King of the Igbo Community in Ghana , creates a Diaspora Partnership to improve Global Health.
Convention: Give us Dada as APC youth leader, North-west stakeholders tell Tinubu, govs
Ahead of national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) slated for March 26, the youth stakeholders from the North-west have appealed to party leaders in the South-west to support the aspiration of Olusegun Dada as the next National Youths Leader
Poet, actor, Lari Williams, dies at 81
By Sylvester Kwentua Following a long struggle with illness, veteran Nollywood actor and poet, Lari Williams, has died at the age of 81. He died on Sunday, in his home in Ikom, Cross River state, Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement by his family, made available to the media. Williams was known for his interesting roles […]
NUPENG directs members to compile names of marketers hoarding PMS, increasing depots prices
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has directed members to, from today compile names of marketers hoarding Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, or selling above official depot price. Recall that the Union had Saturday given marketers 24 hours to revert to the official depots price […]
2023: Women, essential part of governance —Saraki
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said women must be supported in their bid to be part of government at all levels in the 2023 general elections
