Category: News

Edo Earmarks N6b For Community Development Projects In 2020
January 6, 2020 No Responses

Edo Earmarks N6b For Community Development Projects In 2020

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will commit N6 billion this year for the execution of development programmes across the 24 constituencies in Edo State.  The governor, in a statement, reassured that the projects to...
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Oyo To Procure 10 Modern Fire-Fighting Equipment
January 6, 2020 No Responses

Oyo To Procure 10 Modern Fire-Fighting Equipment

The Oyo State Government is set to acquire 10 modern fire-fighting equipment through a competitive bidding process. Prof. Raphael Afonja, the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, made this known in a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief...
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Oil Prices Jump After Iranian General Killed By US
January 4, 2020 No Responses

Oil Prices Jump After Iranian General Killed By US

Oil prices have risen sharply after the killing of a top Iranian general in Iraq. Analysts warned the action could escalate tensions in the region and affect global oil production. The price of Brent crude jumped by more than 3%...
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Advocacy Movie, “Drawing Strength”, Premieres In Abuja
January 3, 2020 No Responses

Advocacy Movie, “Drawing Strength”, Premieres In Abuja

“Drawing Strength”, a movie that advocates values and godly character, especially among youths, has made screening debut in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the star-studded gospel movie, produced by Entert...
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Labour Lauds Ganduje On Payment of N30,600 Minimum Wage
January 2, 2020 No Responses

Labour Lauds Ganduje On Payment of N30,600 Minimum Wage

The Joint Public Service Negotiation Council (JNC), Kano State council, has commended Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for implementing the new minimum wage of N30,600, an amount higher than the nationally-approved wage. This is contained in a statement issued by the Pu...
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Dare Implores APC Members In Oyo State On Unity
January 2, 2020 No Responses

Dare Implores APC Members In Oyo State On Unity

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Oyo state to work as a team to reposition the state as a pace setter state in the country. Dare made...
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Lawan: 2020 Will Usher In Robust Peace, Economic Growth For Nigeria
January 1, 2020 No Responses

Lawan: 2020 Will Usher In Robust Peace, Economic Growth For Nigeria

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the year 2020 will usher in robust peace and economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians. Lawan, in a new year message signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Mr...
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U FitFly Gives Out Cars, Other Items To Commemorate 14th Anniversary
January 1, 2020 No Responses

U FitFly Gives Out Cars, Other Items To Commemorate 14th Anniversary

One of the leading travel agencies in Nigeria, Absolute Success Travels and Tours, the operator of U FitFly brand has celebrated it’s 14th year anniversary in a carnival-like event where cars (Siena and Toyota Camry) and other valuable items were...
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Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNDP Unveil 2,100 Africans For Entrepreneurship Scheme
December 31, 2019 No Responses

Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNDP Unveil 2,100 Africans For Entrepreneurship Scheme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the private-sector-led philanthropy focused on empowering African entrepreneurs has announced a final list of 2,100 entrepreneurs to benefit from the inaugural TEF-UNDP Entrepreneurship Programme.  A statement explained ...
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NPA Begins Payment of Disengaged Dockworkers Benefits
December 31, 2019 No Responses

NPA Begins Payment of Disengaged Dockworkers Benefits

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced payment of benefits for disengaged 2015 Dockworkers under the aegis of Tally Clerks and Onboard Security Men at the Authority’s Ultra-Modern Sports Centre, in Surulere, Lagos State.  A s...
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Multiple Salaries: Govt To Arraign 108 Workers
December 30, 2019 No Responses

Multiple Salaries: Govt To Arraign 108 Workers

The Zamfara Government has concluded plans to drag 108 civil servants to court for allegedly receiving double salary in different ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Rabi’u Garba, disclosed...
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The Message Of Christmas And Sustainable National Development
December 30, 2019 No Responses

The Message Of Christmas And Sustainable National Development

Merry Christmas!! It is that time of the year when we send and receive so many cards, emails, whatsapp and text messages, all wishing us a Merry Christmas!!!  It is a time when Christians around the world celebrate the birth...
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INEC Takes Voter Education To Calabar Carnival
December 29, 2019 No Responses

INEC Takes Voter Education To Calabar Carnival

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River on Saturday joined the Carnival Calabar street party as part of measures to sensitise the electorate to its activities. Speaking to journalists in Calabar, the Executive Secretary of the Commi...
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Kano Impounds Two Trucks Loaded With Fake Drugs
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Kano Impounds Two Trucks Loaded With Fake Drugs

The Kano State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs has impounded two trucks loaded with fake and expired drugs, a statement from the health ministry said on Saturday. The statement signed by Malam Ismail Gwammaja, Public Relations Officer of...
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