A few decades ago, the idea of touchscreens – a computer display screen that is also an input device- seemed incredible and was only a contraption found in high-grossing sci-fi movies. Today however, they are everywhere! Almost every gadget or device had a touchscreen version, from television sets, computers, electronics and some kitchen appliances. It’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief William Makinde, has refuted claims he squandered N650 million. He also denied reports that he awarded contract to Hon Erhitake Ibori, a member of the state House of Assembly and daughter of the former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, to […]
Continue ReadingSegun Alabi, spokesperson for the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the 10-day Lagos International Trade Fair has provided temporary jobs for about 50,000 youth and another 10,000 artisans. Majority of the people employed work as sales people, dancers and temporary office assistants. Most of the youth, who refused to disclose their pay package, […]
Continue ReadingThe Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, has reacted to Saturday’s judgment of the Taraba State gubernatorial election tribunal in favour of the All Progressives Congress , APC, candidate, Aisha Alhassan. The party said the reason given by the tribunal for arriving at the “bizarre” decision is intriguing and further exposes the contradictions and double standards […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Army said said nine more suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps have been cleared in its operations in Borno. The Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, Tukur Gusau, said this in a statement in Maiduguri. “In a major boost, troops of 115 Task Force Battalion under 28 Task Force Brigade while on clearance operations […]
Continue ReadingThe Taraba State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has nullified the election of Governor Darius Ishaku of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, declaring APC candidate& Minister-designate, Aisha Alhassan winner. The tribunal which was headed by Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar declared the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Senator […]
Continue ReadingA statement by the NCC read: “These SIM cards with invalid registrations pose a grave security risk to the country.” The recent kidnapping of the former finance minister Chief Olu Falae is one example of this risk.” It has been revealed that the final straw for what the NCC called a string of violations by […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has renewed old ties with the Nigerian Customs Service. The new partnership is geared toward synergizing with the Nigerian Customs Service in tackling border crimes and advancing the capacity of Nigerian Customs Service in realizing their core mandate. The relationship became possible when the Comptroller-General of Customs, […]
Continue ReadingSenior secondary school students in Nigeria have a few more days more to enter the UBA Foundation national essay competition, which closes November 13, 2015. UBA Foundation, which is the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that the closing date for the entries will not be extended. Ijeoma […]
Continue ReadingThe All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has welcomed what it described as the “uncommon courage” displayed by Mr. Opunabo Inko-Tariah in resigning as the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the embattled governor of Rivers State today. “As a party, the APC knew that it was only a matter of time before all […]
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