Omo-Agege By Henry Umoru ABUJA – DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central has assured that the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to undertake major works on the Warri- Benin Expresss Way beacuse of its very important national corridor. Omo- Agege disclosed this following constructive and fruitful engagements …

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria(NACOTAN), has lauded the Federal Government’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme(ABP), saying it was the best agricultural programme so far launched in the country. NACOTAN President, Mr Anibe Achimugu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. Achimugu said the programme had become a …

Following the uprising of Nigerian youths against the security architecture of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force to disband the notorious F-SARS that has continued to be a menace to the society, a popular agro expert, who doubles as a link betweens importers and exporters in Nigeria and diaspora, and a Public Affairs Analyst, the Chief …

By Dennis Agbo Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has issued 21 days demolition notice to 59 property owners in Enugu South local government area of the capital city. The agency said that the properties were suspected to have been constructed or are under construction without approval plan. Chairman of ECTDA, Denge Josef Onoh said …

Professor Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is concerned about the feelings of Nigerians as the #ENDSARS protests continues. The #ENDSARS protests, which started on Oct. 8, have continued even after the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) announced the dissolution of SARS on Oct. 11. Osinbajo, in a series on tweets, said …

Long-serving Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had several clashes with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese’s spells with Chelsea and Manchester United, but there has always been an element of underlying respect in their rivalry. Both Wenger and Mourinho made barbs at one another in the press, while the duo also clashed on the touchline. We’ve taken …

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin..Organised labour leaders in kwara state on Friday called off the ongoing strike  over payment of N30,000 minimum after several hours of meeting with representatives of the state government. They directed their members to resume work on Monday while they resume negotiation with the government. The aggrieved workers had embarked on indefinite …

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu A very wise man once died in  Benue State. But before I dwell on the details of his death, I need to state that through the man’s life it was revealed to me exclusively that the lack of wisdom in the world of today is because men marry only one wife. You can quote me …

Says nobody is too big for community work Former Liberian president, Sirleaf, others, applaud his gender equality campaign By Demola Akinyemi Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqof Kwara state will not stop warming  his way into the hearts of his people. Penultimate Saturday, Governor AbdulRazaq dropped the governor’s toga and picked up a cutlass to cut grass at Mount …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned two deadly attacks against United Nations peacekeepers in Mali on Thursday. Guterres’ reaction came in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, in New York on Friday. He said an Egyptian peacekeeper was killed and two others injured in the attacks targeting the United …

…set to commence Africa’s largest coconut oil refinery Governor Udom Emmanuel has formally received the official gazette of the federal government signalling the approval for the Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in the state. The Gazette on the approval was presented to the Governor by a delegation from the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority …

File photo of Apapa road, blocked by containers-laden trucks. By Evelyn Usman Globally, injuries from auto crashes are among the leading causes of death. Back home in  Nigeria , they are rated the third leading cause of overall deaths, with a report of over 39,000 deaths of Nigerians recorded every year, according to the World Health …

The Oonirisha, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife adds another blissful and progressive year to his youthful age this day, October 17th, 2020. His Imperial Majesty, who ascended the throne of his forefathers, December 7, 2015 as the 51st Ooni of Ife and as a paramount custodian of the …

By Victoria Ojeme The United Kingdom parliament is questioning its government support and funding for security in Nigeria over cases of torture, ill-treatment and extrajudicial killings by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Kate Osamor, Member of Parliament for Edmonton has written to question and seek clarification on the nature of aid the government of UK …

The founder of CitiForex Trading Institute; Benneth Nwokocha popular known as PipSurgeon has advised Nigerian youths to embrace forex trading as a skill to aid them to escape the raging poverty currently faced by a large population of Nigerians. According to him, the heat of the global pandemic which has led to a surge in job …

The Minister of Defence, Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the nation will continue to appreciate the sacrifices of fallen heroes, veterans and the serving members of the Armed Forces. Magashi made the remark at the ministerial press briefing to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the National Defence College (NDC) auditorium on …

Budding Nigerian artiste, Oifoh John Slim is set to take over the airwaves with his latest single, ‘Guide My Step’. According to the SmartMind Entertainment Frontline artiste, popularly known as Xlim Jay, the new song is nestled in his soon to be released Extended Play (EP) titled OG Vibes Vol1. Featuring top Nigerian acts like …

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Friday said that the voices of Nigerian youths protesting Police Brutality have been heard by government and results will be achieved soon. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, told the press during a courtesy visit by some members of Diaspora Youths Group to her office in Abuja. She …

The Oonirisha, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife adds another blissful and progressive year to his youthful age this day, October 17th, 2020. His Imperial Majesty, who ascended the throne of his forefathers, December 7, 2015 as the 51st Ooni of Ife and as a paramount custodian of the …

…Says APC government has failed …I’ll contest if my party throws open governorship race in 2023 By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Senator Christopher Ekpenyong is currently representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district of Akwa Ibom state on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, after defeating Senator Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the …