The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday opened 2019 Direct Sale of Crude Oil and Direct Purchase (DSDP) to its local and international business partners, and potential off-takers and suppliers with 132 organisations indicating interest. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, who set the process in motion said the essence of the … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Thursday approved N9.2 billion for the construction of seven model schools and supply of antiretroviral drugs to persons living with HIV/AIDS across Nigeria. The meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, started at about by 4:30 p.m. and ended around 10 p.m. The Information … Read more
The Federal Government delegation on Friday met with the national leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as part of efforts to curtail security challenges in the country. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who led the delegation that held a closed-door session with the MACBAN leaders in Birnin Kebbi, said it … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sacked Abdulrauf Abdulkadir Modibbo, the elected House of Representatives member for Yola South, Yola North, and Girei Federal Constituency in Adamawa State. Modibbo was disqualified for providing false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the February 2019 election. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Friday said many Nigerians would be shocked by the outcome of its probe into examination fraud between 2009-2019. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed that the board has discovered that some prominent Nigerians occupying high positions in the society today did not take its examination themselves. He … Read more
The remains of Gen. David Ejoor, former Military Administrator of Mid-west region and Chief of Staff Nigeria Army, was committed to mother Earth yesterday in his home town, Ovwor-Olomu, in Ughelli South council, Delta State, amid tears, but not devoid of a mild drama. Midway into the interment oration, however, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian … Read more
The Plateau State Government has shut down more than 100 illegal schools across 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) Mr Jude Dakur, the Commissioner for Secondary Education said on Friday. Dakur stated this in Jos, on Friday when he received an award on Human values and education given to him by a research organisation. He said … Read more
Malam Muhammad Bello, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday in Abuja, said that every part of the country would feel the impact of the current administration. Bello said this during the inauguration and hand over of erosion control works at Sarius Palmetum Botanic Garden in Maitama, executed by Ecological Funds Office … Read more
Lagos State deputy governor-elect, Obafemi Hamzat has called on residents, investors and stakeholders in the state to ensure prompt and regular tax payment for the delivery of the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda promised by the governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Hamzat made the call at a get-together celebration of his election with former colleagues at the Federal Ministry … Read more
The outgoing Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, have pledged to ensure a hitch free handover ceremony on May 29. This was disclosed at the inaugural meeting of the Joint Transition Committee comprising representatives of the outgoing and incoming government held at Government House, Owerri, yesterday. The committee headed by … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to receive President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Ms Maria Espinosa, who is paying a one-day official visit to Nigeria on Monday. Espinosa’s Spokesperson, Ms Monica Gravley, announced this at a media briefing at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday. According to her, the PGA’s visit … Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, yesterday described the slain member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olatoye Temitope (a.k.a. Sugar) as a philanthropist whose love for the downtrodden was legendary. Dogara made the remark in Ibadan, Oyo State capital during the final burial of the lawmaker who was representing the Lagelu/Akinyele federal … Read more
Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in February election, Atiku Abubakar, has lauded the appointment of a Nigerian, Kaycee Madu, as minister for municipal affairs by the Canadian government. Mr. Madu used to be a member of parliament in Alberta, Canada, before his new appointment. In a statement late Thursday, Atiku said the success … Read more
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has stated his readiness to welcome Victor Moses back to the national team but insists Nigeria will not ‘kneel’ to have him rescind his decision on retirement announced after the World Cup last year. The 28-year-old called time on his six-year international career but with Nigeria preparing for their 18th … Read more
As Liverpool and Manchester City, the two Premier League clubs, battling for the title go in search of points, Man City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Liverpool’s chastening Champions League defeat in the hands of Barcelona will have no bearing on the Premier League title race. Jurgen Klopp’s men lost 3-0 at Camp Nou on … Read more
Sara Carbonero, the wife of Spanish goalkeeping great, Iker Casillas, has said she hopes her husband will be discharged from hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack. The World Cup-winning captain was admitted after being taken ill at Porto’s training ground on Wednesday, with the club later confirming that the goalkeeper had suffered “an … Read more
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has made it clear she is not about to back down from her seemingly endless attacks against ex-hubby, Olakunle Oladunni Churchill. After days of making nasty and unprintable claims against the father of her young son on social media, Dikeh on Friday hinted at writing a tell-all book about her marriage … Read more
Two years after she became embroiled in a copyright saga that threatened her career at different levels, Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli, yesterday said a court has ruled in her favour. The 41-year-old Figurine actress, writing in a social media post regarding one of her recent movies, Okafor’s Law, announced the legal victory in … Read more
Ever the queen, the coming of age birthday of Nollywood superstar, Genevieve Nnaji, on Friday got the attention of many as colleagues, friends, and fans gathered to celebrate the actress, producer, and director. Among fellow celebs who took time out to celebrate Nollywood icon were actresses, Yvonne Nelson, and Uche Jumbo as well as supermodel, … Read more
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has announced automatic employment to all Ph.D. holders of the state origin, as well as those from other Ijaw-speaking states in the country. According to the governor, beneficiaries of the offer would citizens of other states such as Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states of Ijaw background. … Read more