Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirms 16 new cases of Lassa Fever in 5 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it has confirmed 16 new cases of Lassa fever from five states in Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NCDC, Dr Chikwe…
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Former NUC boss, Okebukola, in age falsification scandal
Professor Okebukola
When was Peter Okebukola, a former executive secretary of the Nigerian University Commission (NUC), born? Was it on February 17, 1949; February 17, 1948; or…
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World Bank, IFC conclude assessment tour of industries in Anambra
By Sunny A. David, Nnewi
The World Bank and International Finance Cooperation delegates who have concluded their two-day of spot assessment of industries in Anambra State said the…
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Ace comedienne Helen Paul dedicates Ph.D to Mum
Superstar comedienne and media personality, Helen Paul, revealed she was “born out of rape” in a heartfelt appreciation message to her mother.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Drug abuse rate dropped from 3% to 1% in Kano state — NDLEA
The Commander, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, says the rate of drug abuse in the state has reduced from three per cent to one per…
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Jaiz Bank to improve e-channels to ease up customers’ services
The non- interest Islamic bank, Jaiz, said it is improving its e-channels or internet services in order to ease up customer services and also to decongest the banking halls.
The…
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Federal Government announces new date for Abuja carnival
A durbar in Zaria, northern Nigeria
The Federal Government said the annual Abuja carnival has been rescheduled to hold from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25.
Mrs Grace Gekpe, Permanent…
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World Bank appoints David Malpass as 13th President
In-coming World Bank President David Malpass
The Executive Directors of the World Bank on Friday unanimously selected David Malpass as President of the World Bank Group for a…
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FRSC to modify Driver’s Licence to meet international standard
Corps Marshal Oyeyemi
Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the corps will commence modification of the Driver’s Licence to meet international…
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Embattled Onnoghen tenders resignation letter to National Judicial Council as Chief Justice of…
Embattled Onnoghen
Walter Onnoghen has resigned as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) with immediate effect.
According to TheCable, the suspended CJN turned in his resignation…
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Killers of Serbian Reporter sentenced to varying jail terms
Radovan Karadzic, Serbian President
A Belgrade Court on Friday sentenced four former secret service officials to long term imprisonment for the murder of Radovan Karadzic, a…
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Communities make brisk business at Onitsha vegetable market
Trading at Onitsha vegetable market
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
Onitsha is not generally regarded as a commercial city for nothing. Apart from fabrics, building materials, and such…
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Anambra wins award as top 5 most improved state in Nigeria in World Bank ease of doing business…
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State has won an award as Top 5 Most Improved State In Nigeria in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Index released in October 2018.
Vice…
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NNPC allays fears of fuel scarcity; says 55 depots stocked with petrol nationwide
NNPC headquarters, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) assured Nigerians apprehension about impending fuel scarcity was unfounded, saying there is enough…
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Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband petitions IGP, accuses her of forgery, others
Tonto Dikeh and estranged husband Olakunle Churchill when the going was smooth
Mr Olakunle Churchill, the estranged husband of Tonto Dikeh, has petitioned the Inspector General of…
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Tiwa Savage acquires ‘customised’ exotic car
Tiwa Savage
Award-winning music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has entered the second quarter of the year in grand style, as she got for herself a customised exotic car.
The ‘Tiwa’s…
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