Kano: 8,000 People to Benefit From NYSC Medical Outreach
12th April 2018
The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano state, Ladan Baba, says about 8,000 people will benefit from the scheme’s medical outreach across the state. The Coordinator made this known on Tuesday while launching the medical outreach at Rugar Duka community in Kura Local Government Area of the state. According to him, 2,000 people … Continue reading Kano: 8,000 People to Benefit From NYSC Medical Outreach
FG Boosts Power Supply in Abia
According to Vangard, the Federal Government yesterday, announced that it has added 40 megawatts mobile power transformer to the 132/33KV to Ohiya Transmission sub-station in Umuahia, as part of its effort to improve power supply in Abia State. It also said that the transformer in Aba transmission sub-station was equally boosted with 60 MVA transformers. … Continue reading FG Boosts Power Supply in Abia
Electronic Voting Will Not Be Used In 2019 – INEC
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says electronic voting will not be used in 2019. Prof. Yakubu said this in Abuja on Wednesday at the end opening of a three-day International Conference of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in West and Southern African countries in Abuja with the theme “Opportunities and … Continue reading Electronic Voting Will Not Be Used In 2019 – INEC
Dwayne Johnson Plays ‘Davis Okoye’ In His Upcoming Movie, ‘Rampage’
In the science fiction monster movie, Rampage, Dwayne Johnson will be playing a character named Davis Okoye, a primatologist who is Nigerian by adoption. Directed by Brad Peyton — the man behind 2015’s San Andreas — Rampage follows Davis Okoye, who must team up with George, a gorilla-turned-raging-creature after a rogue experiment, in order to stop an invasion of giant … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson Plays ‘Davis Okoye’ In His Upcoming Movie, ‘Rampage’
The Federal Government Has Announced a Plan to Unveil a List of President Buhari’s Achievements
The president ended months of speculation when he officially announced his intention to seek re-election next year during a meeting with the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, April 9, 2018. In a statement signed by the president’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, there’s a plan in place … Continue reading The Federal Government Has Announced a Plan to Unveil a List of President Buhari’s Achievements
Nigeria Women’s Premier League: Sunshine Queens Win Rivers Angels
Sunshine Queens defeated Abia Angels 3-1 in the Nigeria Women’s Premier League on Wednesday at the Ondo Sport Complex, Akure as the new season began, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Patience Abgokadi handed the home side the lead three minutes into the game before Precious Vincent doubled the lead in the 15th minute. Abia Angels’ Favour Samuel reduced … Continue reading Nigeria Women’s Premier League: Sunshine Queens Win Rivers Angels
‘Team Nigeria’ worried Over Okagbare Not Running 100m, 200m at Commonwealth Games
5th April 2018
Following Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor’s decision not to compete in the usual 100m and 200m at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, some top officials at the Sports Ministry are worried. Okagbare who recently shattered the 22.07 seconds African 200m record set by Mary Onyali registered for only the 4x100m relay and not the usual 100m, … Continue reading ‘Team Nigeria’ worried Over Okagbare Not Running 100m, 200m at Commonwealth Games
Police Discovers and Destroys Arms-making Factory in Ebonyi
According to Daily Post, Ebonyi State Police command on Wednesday reported that it discovered and wrecked an arms-making factory in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP, Titus Lamorde said that the operation was in respect to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris’ directive to all Commands CPs and other police formations to mop … Continue reading Police Discovers and Destroys Arms-making Factory in Ebonyi
el-Rufai Needs $95bn to Address Infrastructure Challenges in Kaduna
Governor Nasir el-Rufai has stated that his State, Kaduna, needs $95.5 billion to address the state’s infrastructure needs for the next 30 years. He said this at the third edition of the Kaduna Investment Forum. The governor boasted that his government had attracted investments into the state in the last two years, 79 percent of … Continue reading el-Rufai Needs $95bn to Address Infrastructure Challenges in Kaduna
The NUJ Praise Aregbesola For Providing Functional Education
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the schools constructed across Osun state as the best in the Southwest. They praised Governor Rauf Aregbesola for his determination to provide functional education. The National Vice Chairman of NUJ in the zone, Mr Cosmas Oni, during a tour of projects executed by the Governor, with delegtes … Continue reading The NUJ Praise Aregbesola For Providing Functional Education
Ekiti Gubernatorial Election Date Announced
INEC has released the election notice for the gubernatorial election in Ekiti State which the commissioner said was in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Law. The election has been set to hold on Saturday, July 1 2018. The electoral body went ahead to disclose that 500,000 Permanent Voters’ Cards … Continue reading Ekiti Gubernatorial Election Date Announced
A Committee Has Been Inducted to Review 120 Safety Recommendations, Implementation by Airlines, Others
A special aviation 10-man committee has began to review 120 safety recommendations and their application by airlines, regulators and aircraft manufacturers. The committee was picked from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Ministry of Transport. The AIB, from investing accidents between 2007 and 2017 has been able to issue … Continue reading A Committee Has Been Inducted to Review 120 Safety Recommendations, Implementation by Airlines, Others
Nigeria colours the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
4th April 2018
Team Nigeria brightened up the place with the national colours, green and white during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast. 90 athletes will represent Nigeria in Australia and will compete in nine events including athletics, basketball, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, table tennis, special sports and gymnastics. … Continue reading Nigeria colours the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
Fresh Hope For Economy As CBN’s Policy Committee Resumes Meeting
The nation’s economy may be exiting a six-month apathy and cautious mode imposed on it by the standoff between the federal legislature and the executive, as the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be ready today. President Muhammadu Buhari had in November 2017 sent a list … Continue reading Fresh Hope For Economy As CBN’s Policy Committee Resumes Meeting
The Naira Current Value in the Market
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian currency lost 20 kobo from N361 earlier traded before the Easter break. The naira also closed at N508 and N444 respectively against the Pound Sterling and the Euro. At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the naira traded at N362 to the dollar, Central Bank … Continue reading The Naira Current Value in the Market
Chimamanda, First Woman to Be on the Cover of PORT Magazine
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the latest cover star for the new issue of PORT Magazine and she is the first woman ever to appear on the cover of PORT, which was launched in 2011 as ‘the magazine for men’. The cover story for the biannual style magazine was written by Catherine Lacey, and photos were taken by Mamadi Doumbouya. The new … Continue reading Chimamanda, First Woman to Be on the Cover of PORT Magazine
Over a Thousand Prosecuted at Anambra For Defaulting in Payment of Taxes
According to Vanguard, about 1,206 persons have been prosecuted by the Anambra State Government for defaulting in payment of signage taxes. Addressing newsmen in his office in Awka, the Managing Director of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, Chief Jude Emecheta, said the cases have been settled out of court. According to him, the … Continue reading Over a Thousand Prosecuted at Anambra For Defaulting in Payment of Taxes
The First All Nigerian Festival to Hold in Lagos
The first ever, All Nigerian Festival (ANF) has been announced. This maiden edition of the All Nigerian Festival which is open to everyone will feature an exhibition of Nigerian food, fashion, Arts and Craft, local beverage from various parts of the country, traditional dance and live music amongst others. Making the announcement at a press … Continue reading The First All Nigerian Festival to Hold in Lagos
Stop Buying Imported Rice – Lai Mohammed
3rd April 2018
The Federal Government has warned against consumption of imported rice smuggled into Nigeria. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, issued this warning at a media briefing in Lagos. He said that the government could not assure of the state of the rice having spent months during transportation and in warehouses. He appealed to Nigerians to consume only locally-grown … Continue reading Stop Buying Imported Rice – Lai Mohammed
Naomi Campbell’s Visit to Nigeria
The British supermodel, Naomi Campbell graced the Arise Fashion Week, Lagos, Nigeria walkway this past weekend much to the pleasure of the audience. The renown model walked for Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Malcolm & Christian of KLûK CGDT. Naomi also met with Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, and was reported to have toured the Eko Atlantic … Continue reading Naomi Campbell’s Visit to Nigeria
Kanu Nwankwo For President 2019
Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo, inspired by George Weah’s achievement, his Liberian counterpart, has announced that he will run for president of Nigeria in 2019. The retired football star, who once played for Arsenal, Ajax, and Inter Milan football clubs, says he had the dream to transform Nigeria. While announcing his intention to run for president, … Continue reading Kanu Nwankwo For President 2019
I Can Do Better than Buhari – Anambra Lawmaker
Edward Obiefuna Ibuzo, representing Onitsha-North 2 state constituency and chairman of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Transport, has made his intention known to run for presidency in the 2019 elections. Ibuzo declared that he could do better than President Mohammadu Buhari. “In all honesty, I am 46 years old. I was born … Continue reading I Can Do Better than Buhari – Anambra Lawmaker
Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Awards Over 1.170 Billion Naira Contracts
The Enugu State Government has awarded contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of more roads in the state at the cost of over N1.170 billion. After the meeting of the State Executive Committee (EXCO), the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Greg Nnaji, disclosed that the new road projects include the constructions of Achi Akpa –Daughters … Continue reading Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Awards Over 1.170 Billion Naira Contracts
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Thursday, March 15th 2018
15th March 2018
Pulse Nigeria: A bill banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in certain areas of Kwara State has been signed into law. The bill states that alcohol will not be allowed to be produced, sold, or consumed in specific areas in Ilorin, the state capital. Daily Post Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has spoken on President Muhammadu … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Thursday, March 15th 2018
We’re Not Interested in Government – Military
9th March 2018
The Nigerian military, yesterday, said there was no contemplation from any quarter as opined by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu during Wednesday’s Senate plenary. Ekweremadu had advised that the military could stage a coup in the face of receding democracy in the country. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, shared this in a statement through, Brigadier General … Continue reading We’re Not Interested in Government – Military
Pay Us our Salaries—Cross-River Workers
Workers of Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) and the State Water Board Limited have cried out over the non-payment of their 15 and 18 months of their salaries respectively. They obstructed the governor’s office as well as the Water Board gate on Thursday protesting in desperation. According to The Nation, as a result of … Continue reading Pay Us our Salaries—Cross-River Workers
Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
According to a report by This Day, Akwa-Ibom state is set to import 2,000 pregnant cows. The cows, which are currently being quarantined are expected to ship from Mexico, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh, said during an interview in Uyo. Udoh further explained that the state government has … Continue reading Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
Truck Drivers Given 48 Hours to Vacate Lagos Bridges
Truck drivers, have been given 48 hours to clear the Lagos bridges. This ultimatum was issued by the military and the state government during a stakeholder’s meeting at the Apapa Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (WNC). Attendees According to The Nation, the participants of the meeting included: Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) WNC, Rear Admiral … Continue reading Truck Drivers Given 48 Hours to Vacate Lagos Bridges
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Wednesday, March 8th 2018
8th March 2018
Vanguard: The Senate has resolved to stop further budgetary approval for government parastatals and agencies that have not submitted their audited reports and accounts to Auditor-General of the Federation, AGF, for the past two years, just as it has issued a deadline of May 2018 to all the erring parastatals, to submit their reports. It … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Wednesday, March 8th 2018
We Have Data on Nigerians With Hidden Assets, Says The Minister of Finance
7th March 2018
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, yesterday, declared that the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has given the Federal Government access to data of Nigerians with hidden assets both at home and abroad. Adeosun made the declaration while speaking on ‘Good Morning Nigeria’, a Nigerian Television Authority interview programme. According to the minister, the … Continue reading We Have Data on Nigerians With Hidden Assets, Says The Minister of Finance