Ambode Directs Commissioner of Police to Free Apapa Road

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday directed the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajani Owoseni, to unlock the gridlock on Apapa Road which has paralyzed activities and caused untold hardship on the people in recent times. According to

FG Declares Friday and Monday Public Holidays

Nigeria’s Federal Government has officially declared Friday July 17 and Monday July 20 as public holidays to mark the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji announced this on Tuesday in Abuja. During his declaration, he

President Buhari to Meet with Obama and White House Officials on Security Issues

Premium Times reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart from Abuja for Washington DC this Sunday on a four-day official visit that will include high-level talks with US president, Barack Obama and other senior officials. At the top

What Nigerians Think About ‘Killing’ NNPC

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said that Nigeria needs to “kill” its oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which he considers corrupt, in order for the country to survive and progress, Premium Times reports. This was stated

The Buharimeter: Is Buhari Fulfilling His Electoral Promises?

President Muhammadu Buhari’s four-year term is gradually but surely ticking away already with the completion of his first 30 days in office and Buharimeter, ​the public engagement tool launched by the civil society to measure the delivery of President Muhammadu

Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new service chiefs and a new National Security Adviser. A statement from the State House in Abuja‎ said Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin is now the new Chief of Defence Staff. Until his appointment, Olonishakin who

Buhari and Osinbajo to Take 50% Salary Cut

Last week Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari announced that he will take only half of the salary paid to former president, Goodluck Jonathan. “President Muhammadu Buhari will only receive 50 percent of the salary paid to his predecessor,” the president’s spokesman,

Oshiomole Calls N18,000 Minimum Wage Poor

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has declared the country’s current minimum wage of N18,000, (that is, N200 to one US Dollar), as unrealistic. According to him, this means that workers are earning a meager income of $90 per month, Union

Airtel Launches Training Workshop for 100 Journalists

In partnership with The Journalism Clinic, Airtel Nigeria is set to host a four-city-four-week multimedia journalism training and roadshow for 100 journalists in Nigeria. Its first session will take place in Lagos on 27 July. Participants will be taught the

Imo Government is Ready to Pay Workers’ Salaries, says Ejiogu

This press release just came in from the office of the secretary to the Imo State government: Secretary to the Government of Imo State (SGI), Sir Jude Ejiogu has called on Imo workers to be steadfast and diligent to duty

Introducing New Mobile Top Up App, Veetu

Ever wished you could top up your phone while on the go? Now it’s possible with this great new app, Veetu. Yes, no more endless searches for airtime on the streets, or for ATMs. You can instead instantly credit your

Microsoft Corporation Set to Restructure Phone Hardware Business

In a public statement released yesterday, Microsoft Corporation announced plans to restructure its phone hardware business to secure resource realignment and better focus. A total of 7,800 positions will be reduced due to this development, primarily in the phone business.

Honda to Commence Production of Accord Sedans in Nigeria

There has been a recent development in the Nigerian automobile industry. Honda Motor Company has announced that it is currently building cars in Nigeria by retooling part of its factory that previously made motorcycles. According to the company’s chief executive,

July 17th Declared Official Basketmouth Day in Houston

Congratulations are in order for Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth! The Mayor of the City of Houston in the United States, Annice D. Parker, announced the 17th of July as Basketmouth Day in Houston, Texas. This great honour was in recognition of

University of Ibadan Ranked Best In Nigeria, Eighth in Africa

The University of Ibadan has emerged as the best university in Nigeria for the second time since its establishment in 1948. ThisDay News reports that this position was ranked by the Journals Consortium on a ranking of f 1,447 higher

Union Bank Debuts New Television Commercial

For almost a 100 years, Union Bank has been there helping businesses and families grow. A lot has been happening at Union Bank recently as the bank is hard at work to deliver its transformation to a Simpler, Smarter Bank.

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