The Acting Zonal Chairman, Port Harcourt Zone, of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Mr. Charles Eleto, has threatened that the Union would embark on strike over the sacking of its members who are workers of two oil firms operating in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Monday, Eleto, […]
Continue ReadingFollowing weeks of delay and speculations, a statement from the Management of the NYSC, gave assurance that prospective Corps members for the 2016 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation course will begin next week, based on the assurance received from the Federal Government regarding release of funds. The official statement… The NYSC Management wishes to inform […]
Continue ReadingThe Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Monday said poor environment and lack of modern equipment scare people away from the nation’s public health institutions. Mr. Ehanire said this in Lagos at the inauguration of three projects at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. The projects are Administrative Block, Amenity (Executive) Clinic […]
Continue ReadingBy Goodluck Jonathan Since leaving office one year and one week ago, I have had the luxury of time to be able to reflect on the future of my great country, Nigeria. So today is not about my personal memories or a litany of ‘what ifs’. No! Today I would like to share with you […]
Continue ReadingThe former National Security Adviser, Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki has asked an Abuja High Court to consolidate the two criminal charges bordering on alleged corruption and breach of trust brought against him by the Federal Government in the course of his official duties. Dasuki who had been granted bails in three different high courts were […]
Continue ReadingKogi governorship election tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has upheld the election Yahaya Bello as governor of Kogi state. James Faleke, running mate to the late Abubakar Audu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 21, 2015 election, filed a petition against Yahaya Bello, asking the tribunal to declare him winner instead of […]
Continue ReadingStudents from more than 30 primary and secondary schools took part in the annual FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC), which held in Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The competition was sponsored by pan-African banking group; United Bank for Africa Plc as part of its commitment to youth development on the continent. The schools […]
Continue ReadingWith Euro 2016 just days away, we bring you the latest paper talks on the competition and transfers. Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy and are set to carry out a stunning double raid on the Foxes by also signing PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez. David de […]
Continue ReadingGovernor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, the first Nigerian governor to join workers on strike, has explained his action, blaming it on President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr. Fayose said his decision to join the workers’ strike was occasioned by the realisation that the current administration had “failed and would continue to fail” in revamping the nation’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday directed the Muslim community in Nigeria to commence the Ramadan fast on Monday, 6 June. The Sultan said in a short statement issued in Sokoto that the directive was issued, following the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan, 1437 AH in various states of […]
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