2023: Akase says will establish Benue Women Investment Fund if elected Governor
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Terver Akase has promised to give priority attention to women empowerment in the state by establishing the Benue Women Investment Fund, BWIF, if elected Governor of the state in 2023. He said as a deliberate approach to […]
Agropartnerships payouts to resume in July – Co-founders
By Chioma Obinna To redeem payout commitments to all stakeholders, Agropartnerships have announced that payouts will resume in July 2022. The Co-founder, Agropartnerships, Uyi Osayimwense, who made known during a virtual stakeholder meeting which also featured the presentation of a consolidated payout plan assured partners that the company was committed to clearing all payouts, adding […]
YEDI tasks FG, States on NTDs, takes outreach to Kosofe LGA
By Chioma Obinna The Executive Director, Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative, YEDI, Tomisin Adeoye has appealed to Federal and State governments to pay more attention to Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, by increasing awareness, as well as making drugs available for victims’ treatments. According to the World Health Organisation, WHO, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a […]
GAGE Awards announces panel of judges as nominations ends
By Tunde Oso Months of deliberation has secured a superb lineup of Nigeria’s industry key figures, a fitting panel to consider, discuss and decide the 2022 GAGE Awards winners. The annual awards programme taking place in June, will witness new judges, reviewing nominations from 24 categories. This year’s GAGE Awards, which has the theme “Co-Create […]
2023: Will Emefiele accept the gauntlet?
ARGUABLY, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Dr Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Emefiele, is one of those being pressured seriously to join the 2023 presidential race.
Dangote refinery will fix Nigeria’s oil volatility – Mansur
Dangote Group’s Executive Director and President of Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mansur Ahmed, has assured Nigerians that the upcoming Dangote Petroleum Refinery would help address the volatile fuel crisis in the country. This is coming against the backdrop of torrents of commendations from President Muhammadu Buhari, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Defence […]
Abandoned govts’ properties: Sanwo-Olu tasks reps’ c’ttee on return of Lagos properties
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee, investigating abandoned Federal Government properties across the country to view Lagos with compassion in ensuring that properties owned by Lagos are returned to it. Sanwo-Olu said the committee must see Lagos as a beaten child that needs to […]
Owie donates tents, furniture to Edo LGA PDP
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Dr Ese Owie has donated 7 ultra-modern tents and over 350 executive chairs to the party in the seven Local Government Areas that make up Edo South Senatorial District for […]
GTCO declares N221.5bn profit in 2021
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, (GTCO Plc) has released its audited financial report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2021. The group, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said the company released the financial report to the Nigerian and London stock exchanges, declaring a profit before tax of ₦221.5 billion. READ ALSO:GTCO acquires Investment […]
Manchester derby: City complete season double over United, extend league lead to six points
By Emmanuel Okogba Manchester City completed a season double over rivals, Manchester United inspired by braces from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez on Sunday. The victory opens a six points lead over second place Liverpool who narrowly defeated West Ham 1-0 last night. Manchester United had won their previous three games at the Etihad […]
I’m sapiosexual person – Blessing Akinola
Budding Nollywood actress, Blessing Akinola hails from Ondo State but was born and bred in Ilorin Kwara State. She ventured into the make-believe world of acting not too long ago and already, has produced two films of her own, namely; “Ewadara” and “Aiforiji“ (Vindictive). She has also featured in over 50 films, some of which are; Yeye Alara, Ami, Saamu Alajo, Ajanaku, Igboya and Ade Oba.
