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Edo APC Crisis : Obaseki Bans All Political Rallies In The State

The Edo State Government has placed a ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or processions in the state for security reasons. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Secretary...

NCAA Suspends Turkish Airlines Operations Into Nigeria

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered Turkish Airlines to suspend its operations into Nigeria. This was disclosed in a letter from the Acting Diriector-General of...

NGC Diversifies Into Gas Processing, Declares N13.29bn Profit In 2018

The Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), the gas transportation subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is looking at expanding its footprint in the nation’s gas...

Two Jailed In N362m Money Laundering Charges Involving Diezani

A High Court sitting in Yola, Thursday, sentenced two men to 21 years each over N362 million allegedly given to them by former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke to influence...

Nigerian Electricity Workers Suspend Nationwide Strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees has suspended its nationwide strike. This was made known in a tweet by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company today. The tweet read:   Dear...

Corpers To Enjoy New Minimum Wage In 2020 – Sunday Dare

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare,  has said the allowance of corps members would reflect the new minimum wage of N30,000 per month by 2020. The Minister made...

POLITICS
Abia APC Expresses Sadness Over Kalu’s Conviction

The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed dissatisfaction over Thursday’s judgment of a Lagos High Court which sentenced the Senate Chief Whip and...

INEC Declares Smart Adeyemi Winner Of Kogi West Senatorial Re-Run Election

The All Progressives Congress candidate in the Kogi West senatorial re-run election, Smart Adeyemi has been declared winner of the polls. The Returning Officer for the election, Olayinde...

Mild Drama As Security Operatives Stop Dino Melaye From Entering INEC Headquarters 

There was a mild drama on Wednesday morning as security operatives prevented Senator Dino Melaye and journalists from entering into the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral...

APC Using Jonathan’s Image To Legitimize Electoral Fraud In Bayelsa – Dickson

The  Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson has accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the image of former President Goodluck Jonathan to legitimize the...

Dickson Made APC’s Victory In Bayelsa Easier –  Sylva

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipreye Sylva has said that Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State made it much easier for the candidate of the All...

Appeal Court Upholds Governor Ishaku’s Election, Dismisses APC’s Appeal

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State. Delivering its judgement on Monday, the five-man panel of the court dismissed the appeal...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
NLNG Train 7 Receives Boost With Gas Supply Agreement

A critical step towards the realization of the Train 7 Project of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) was taken Friday in Abuja with the signing of a Gas Supply Agreement between...

U.S And China Agree To The Text Of A Phase One Trade Deal

China and the U.S. have reached an agreement on the text of a phase one trade deal and will now move toward signing a deal as quickly as possible. Under the accord, the U.S. will scrap...

NCAA Suspends Turkish Airlines Operations Into Nigeria

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered Turkish Airlines to suspend its operations into Nigeria. This was disclosed in a letter from the Acting Diriector-General of...

NGC Diversifies Into Gas Processing, Declares N13.29bn Profit In 2018

The Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), the gas transportation subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is looking at expanding its footprint in the nation’s gas...

CBN Set To Increase Loan/Deposit Ratio Of Banks To 70%

The Central Bank of  Nigeria (CBN) is set to increase the Loan/Deposit Ratio of banks to 70% in 2020. This was disclosed by the Deputy Director, Financial Policy & Regulation...

NNPC Proposes Measures To Curb Pipeline Vandalism, Crude Theft

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has laid out steps to mitigate the ragging twin menace of pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft in the nation’s Oil and Gas...

IMPACT
People & Power Hosts The 19th PSR National Awards. See Some Of The Photos Here

The 19th edition of the annual PSR National Awards have been held in Lagos. Men and women who have distinguished themselves in their various spheres of endeavour were honoured at a...

Mr Ebele Enunwa: Profile Of A Silent Nigerian Tycoon

 Mr. Ebele Enunwa is a veritable enterprise tycoon. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundry Foods Ltd. Sundry Foods Limited was founded in 2004 and owns and operates...

Jaiprakash Changrani: An Asset To Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

Mr. Jaiprakash Changrani is the highly resourceful Managing Director of Sarsoli Industries in Nigeria. While he is the Managing Director, Mr. Chandru Changrani is the Founder and Chairman. Sarsoli...

Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe : A Passion For Quality Education

  Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe is an established educator who has contributed immensely to national development in the sphere of education. He is the founder of the prestigious...

Dr Abiodun Olusanya : Portrait Of A Consummate Physician

Dr Abiodun Olusanya is a consummate physician. He is one Nigerian who has contributed his own brick to nation building through service. Highly experienced and versed in several aspects...

Mr James Inedu George : Global Recognition In Architecture

Mr. James Inedu George is a high-flying, creative and exceptionally  resourceful architect. His creative genius has brought him out as a source of pride to Nigeria. Born on February...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Buhari Renames Abuja National Stadium After MKO Abiola

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the Abuja National Stadium after the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The president made the pronouncement during...

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Remarries

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has remarried. He made this announcement via his Instagram page. He called his new wife, Queen  Shilekunola Moronke Naomi. Shilekunola Moronke...

Alhassan Dantata’s  Long, Vibrant And Undying Legacy

This is the story of the enviable legacy of an icon of commerce, a man believed by many to have been the wealthiest man in West Africa.     The Dantatas are an enigmatic clan....

The Enigmatic World of the Oba of Benin (As Told By the Isekhure of Benin Kingdom)

The announcement of the funeral rites of the late Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa II has once again thrown up the enigmatic nature of the Benin Monarchy....

GENERAL
House Judiciary Committee Pass Impeachment Charges Against Donald Trump

The US House Judiciary Committee has approved two impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, moving the process towards a full House vote. The committee vote split along party...

Ex Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune Wins Algerian Presidential Election

Algeria’s former prime minister, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has won the country’s presidential election, the electoral commission announced on Friday. The election was marred...

Conservatives Under Boris Johnson Win UK Election With A Lanslide

The Conservative Party has won an overall majority in Britain’s  general election, passing the 326-seat threshold with constituencies still to declare and surpassing polling...

Climate Change Activist, Greta Is Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year

Time magazine has named Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate crisis activist, as its person of the year. Thunberg, 16, is the youngest person to be so recognized. She gained international...

Suu Kyi Defends Myanmar Against Genocide Claims At ICJ

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Myanmar’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi has defended her country against allegations of genocide at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ). Suu Kyi...

All Eight Missing Persons In New Zealand Volcanic Eruption Presumed Dead

Police on Tuesday said the eight people still missing after a volcanic eruption which killed six people in New Zealand are presumed dead. Authorities say they are opening an investigation...

ASSESSMENT
Buhari Pledges To Reverse Climate Change In Nigeria 

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in New York said his administration has put in place robust plans and initiatives to reverse the negative effects of climate change in...

Obasanjo Advises African Countries Affected By Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa

Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African countries whose citizens were affected by the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa to take their complaints...

Alaafin Of Oyo Writes Buhari, Warns Of Impending National Catastrophe

The Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning him about looming anarchy in the country if the siege laid to Yorubaland by Fulani herdsmen...

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Inauguration Speech As President Of South Africa

Read The Full Text Of Cyril Ramaphosa’s Inauguration Speech As President Of The Republic Of South Africa Delivered On May 25, 2019. Your Majesties, Kings and Queens, Your Excellencies,...

BREAKING: Obasanjo Cries Out, Hits Buhari Again Over The State Of Nigeria

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has released another comprehensive criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari. The elaborate critique which was released to pressmen...

Buhari’s Statement As He Accepts APC Nomination Form

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday September 11, 2018, collected the All Progressives Congress expression of interest and nomination forms donated to him by NCAN. NCAN had  last...

SPORTS
Mane Named Premier League Player For The Month Of November

Sadio Mane has been voted Player of the Month of November in the English Premier League. Mane’s three goals and one assist helped Liverpool win all four matches to...

Liverpool F.C. Extends Highly Optimistic Klopps’s Contract To 2024

The Manager of Liverpool Football Club, Jurgen Klopp has agreed for an extension of his contract with the club to 2024. The deal comes after four years of his being in charge of Liverpool. Klopp...

Ajax Out As Liverpool, Chelsea Progress To Second Round Of UEFA Champions League

UEFA Champions League defending champions, Liverpool progressed into the knockout stages of the competition on Tuesday, beating Red Bull Salzburg 2-0. Goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed...

Arsenal Ends Nine-Match Winless Streak With Win Over West Ham

Arsenal has won a significant victory against West Ham. The gunners came from behind to end their nine-match winless streak as interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg enjoyed his first victory...

Russia Banned From All Major Sporting Events For Four Years

Russia has been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This means the Russian flag and anthem will not be allowed at events such...

Anthony Joshua Defeats Andy Ruiz, Reclaims World Titles

Nigerian born British boxer, Anthony Joshua on Saturday defeated Andy Ruiz Jr at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to reclaim his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. Joshua gained revenge...

WOMAN
Mrs Janet Temitope Adetu: The Etiquette & Lifestyle Connoisseur

Janet Adetu FCCA, MIOD, CIC, MCIPM, AMC, is a certified Executive Business Coach with expertise in Corporate Protocol, Organizational Change, Professional Image Strategy, Personal Performance,...

Mrs Priscilla Ngozi Okechukwu : Empowering Women And The Youth Through ICT

Mrs Priscilla Okechukwu is a distinguished software engineer. She uses her skill and expertise to empower women and the youth by training them in ICT packages that would enhance their...

Chief (Mrs) Omolara Hassan: Toast To A Uniquely Resourceful Educator

Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Hassan is a seasoned educator and a graduate of the famous London South Bank University. She graduated in Mathematics with Computing for Management Decisions.  Her...

Chief (Lady) Tina Ovueraye: Profile Of A Woman Of Achievement

 Lady Tina Ovueraye is a veritable woman of achievement. She has recorded success in virtually every sphere she finds herself. Backed by humility and a heart that is ever ready to...

Dr Ogechi Nwokedi: Sterling Accomplishments In Optometry

Dr. Ogechi Nwokedi has a tall stature in the field of optometry. In her chosen profession, she is a versatile as she is resourceful. Dr Ogechi Nwokedi is the Managing Director and Principal...

Mrs Uwemedimo Umonnan : Portrait Of A Versatile Radiographer

Mrs. Uwemedimo Mike Umonnan (JP) can easily be described as the toast of the Radiography profession in Nigeria. She is at once a radiographer, mammographer, sonographer, echocardiographer...

ENTERTAINMENT
Tom Cruise Too Old To Play Jack Reacher – Author

Lee Child, the author of the ‘Jack Reacher’ series, says Tom Cruise is too old to star in action films and needs to transition to being a character actor. “It sounds patronizing...

Alleged N32.9 Billion Scam: Court Remands Mompha In Prison Custody

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday made an order for suspected Internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha to be remanded in prison custody. Justice Mohammed...

Actor, Charles Okocha Wins VSkit ‘Voice To Fame’ Crown

Nollywood Actor, Charles Okocha also known as ‘Igwe 2pac’ has been crowned winner of the VSkit Voice To Fame competition which pitched young men and women against celebrities in...

American Rapper, T.I Takes Teenage Daughter To Hospital  For Virginity Test

American rapper and actor, Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. popularly known as  T.I has again taken his teenage daughter to the hospital to check if she was still a virgin. According to...