Kaduna Central: APC Sen candidate, Dattijo distributes rice for Christmas 

…says facility important to state’s economy   Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, reiterated that his administration would continue to support efforts to expand the Ibadan Airport, as according to him, the facility is critical to the state’s economy. The governor, while speaking at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Airport, highlighted some of the […]

Uncertainty facing the global economy next year will exacerbate challenges at home for China, economists in Beijing say, while urging swift support to help counter external headwinds. As the risk of global recession looms, China should stay alert to turbulence in international markets and the potential of another financial crisis, said former vice-finance minister Zhu […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Makurdi Zonal Command has empowered 15 rescued human trafficking victims to enable them start-up businesses and sustain themselves. Distributing the empowerment materials which included sewing machines as well as hair dryers and other hairdressing tools at the Command Headquarters in […]

By Faith Aiyetoro When the final whistle blew at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the world celebrated the athletes, the spectacular matches, and the cutting-edge stadiums. But behind the glamour, quiet forces ensured the tournament’s flawless execution, none more impactful than Nigerian-born engineer Saliu Alani Adio. Adio played a pivotal supervisory role in delivering […]

By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja AS Nigerians celebrate Christmas amid daunting challenges, a corporate organisation, ITM Services Limited, Tuesday, made over 95 widows smile with assorted gift items handed over to them and their families. The Country Manager, ITM Services Limited, Olubukola Oyinlola-Anuwe explained why the company decided this year to splash the gifts on widows […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD,-Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, have commenced the distribution of over N717.88million worth of agro-inputs and equipment to VCDP farmers affected by the recent flood disaster in Benue state as well as other parts of the country to enable them to embark […]

By ZAYNAB EL-NAFATY RANKED as the most populous country and fastest growing economy in Africa, Nigeria’s image to the rest of the world is arguably not the most favourable and is in need of a remaking. Even so, the country is also home to one of the fastest growing PR industries in the world. Public […]

The LP Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said that the country’s biggest challenge is basically that of poor choice of leadership. He said this during the party’s rally in Calabar on Wednesday. Obi, who was received by a large crowd of his supporters at the UJ Esuene Stadium, venue of the rally, earlier had […]

The Delta chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday commiserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) over Tuesday’s boat mishap which claimed the lives of some supporters in Okerenkoko. The condolence was conveyed in a statement by Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, the state PDP Publicity Secretary and Deputy Director, Media and Publicity of the state Campaign […]

Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi has blamed some Civil Society Organisations as well as some individuals in Rivers of stalling Ogoni clean up through unnecessary litigations. Abdullahi stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on […]

By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha UGHELLI – CHIEFTAIN of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Joe Unuame, and his driver, have died in a car accident. The deceased were said to be on their way to the flag off of the PDP Campaign in Patani, Patani Local […]

SSG, others task journalists on professionalism, fair reporting By Gabriel Enogholease and Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, yesterday lamented the level of frustration being faced by viable state governments and urged the people to ensure that they only vote for people who can fix the country come […]

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Six months after the special presidential convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in which Asiwaju Bola Tinubu emerged as candidate, vice president Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday paid an unscheduled visit to the party’s standard bearer at his Abuja residence. Osinbajo was one of the frontline aspirants who lost to […]

But, the Presidency said while Buhari remains committed to party politics, the functions and duties of the President will take precedence.