Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has disclosed that Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s refineries will soon be producing aviation fuel. Dr. Kachikwu, who met with Hadi Sirika, his counterpart in the aviation ministry, said that although the refineries are not producing aviation fuel for now, efforts will be made in due course […]
Continue ReadingSenate President Bukola Saraki has withdrawn an application to stall his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) pending the hearing of his suit at the appeal court. The senate president is facing trial at the CCT for alleged false declaration of assets. On Monday at the appeal court, Kanu Agabi, Saraki’s lead counsel, […]
Continue ReadingAs part of government’s effort at addressing the issue of unemployment, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Student Affairs (SAPYSA) has developed a partnership with a leading global ICT solution provider, Huawei Technologies to initiate a social development programme that would empower 1000 youths in Information and Communication Technology. […]
Continue ReadingA total of 1, 934, 765 displaced persons are currently living in formal camps, host communities and satellite camps in liberated communities as a result of insurgency in North Eastern States of Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Adamawa states. This was disclosed by Yola Camp Coordinator , Saad Bello, who, on behalf of the […]
Continue ReadingProfessor Sola Adeyeye, Senate Chief Whip has revealed that he feels leaving the Senate, because of the current crisis which has brought the Senate to disrepute.I am really at a loss about how to respond to the column of my friend, Femi Orebe on the 8th Senate. He correctly identified my exasperation with things as […]
Continue ReadingNIGERIA- former head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has reacted to the rumours of his death, stating that he is not bothered by the rumours. “The rumour does not shock me; neither does it bother me because I know I must go and meet God, my creator. There is nothing really to worry about, my […]
Continue ReadingThe Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has rebuffed claims that his government has not paid workers’ salaries since July 2015 because it diverted the N34.99bn bailout fund it received from the federal government. Aregbesola who spoke on Sunday through Semiu Okanlawon, his media aide, said investigations carried out by the independent corrupt practices and […]
Continue ReadingSolar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane flies over San Francisco on April 23, 2016 after a three-day journey across the Pacific Ocean. The solar-powered plane was made in Switzerland, and it is attempting to circumnavigate the globe to promote clean energy and the spirit of innovation. It just arrived from Hawaii after a three-day journey […]
Continue ReadingFollowing a 3-day Forum which was held in Lagos, Nigeria between April 6 & 8, 2016, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc Chairman Mr. Tony Elumelu formally inaugurated a Group Board Meeting as a platform for group integration, bonding and knowledge sharing. 90 participants comprising of the entire Board of United Bank for Africa PLC(UBA), […]
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Sunday said the Federal Government is working silently towards finding a lasting solution to the incessant attacks being perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen across the country. The Minister made this public, during a special prayer for the stability of the nation by an Islamic group, Saadatul Abadiyyah […]
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