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Federal government empowers 85 Ondo youths with tricycles, motorcycles
No fewer than 85 youths in Ondo Central Senatorial District have benefitted from the Federal Government’s empowerment programme, as some of them received tricycles and motorcycles from the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.
VP Osinbajo charges Nigerians to emulate Frederick Fasehun’s commitment to national unity
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday charged Nigerians to follow the example of Frederick Fasehun, the late founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC).
Federal government rolls out free medical outreach for Niger Delta communities
The Federal Government said Wednesday, that it had put in place appropriate mechanisms to achieve set goals in education and health for the people of Niger Delta region.
Police parade 25-year-old herbalist with 7 human skulls in Kwara
Kwara State police command has arrested a 25-year old herbalist with seven human skulls.
2019: Bisi Akande’s comment on APC presidential ticket his personal opinion – John Odigie-Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the statement credited to his predecessor, Chief Bisi Akande, that the party’s presidential ticket for 2019 election was open to all was his personal view.
Governor Ajimobi tasks South West leaders on developmental challenges
Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has called on his counterparts, party leaders and other public office holders under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sacrifice their self interest and work more towards surmounting developmental challenges confronting the region.
2019: No automatic ticket for President Buhari – Southwest APC
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south-west say the party’s 2019 presidential ticket is open to all members.
Southwest APC hails governors, lawmakers on quality leadership
The leadership of the Southwest All Progressives Congress has applauded the performance of governors and National Assembly members elected on the platform of the party, as well as ministers appointed from the region.
Osinbajo in Akure for National Council on Niger Delta meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday arrive, in Akure Airport at 10:54 a.m. for the 2nd National Council on Niger Delta meeting.
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Oil prices rise on OPEC deficit forecast
Oil prices rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses after OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve said the economic outlook was favorable.
Porsche gets 30,000 down payments for new electric car
Some 30,000 drivers have made down payments for Porsche’s first electric car, according to the high-end automaker’s chief executive.
Anthony Joshua thanks Nigerian envoy for inspiring him
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed appreciation to the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, for psyching him up to reclaim his titles.
Rinsola Babajide’s brace sends Liverpool to next round of English Super Cup
Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide was the heroine for Liverpool Ladies in their Women Super League Cup 3-1 win over Durham FC at Prenton Park.
Rivers governor threatens to sack traditional ruler over ‘romance’ with Bayelsa governor
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on on leaders of Kalabari ethnic group inn the State to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, not to allow himself to be used by external forces to create disunity in the State.
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Lagos governor appoints new LASAA boss
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has announced the appointment of Mr. Adedamola Adekunjo as the new Managing Director with immediate effect.
House of Reps probes social insurance trust fund over ‘N2.3 billion fraud’
The House of Representatives has set up an inquiry into allegations that the management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) pilfered N2.3billion of workers’ funds. The motion to probe the agency was sponsored by Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive.
Tax evasion: Enugu to distrain over 3,000 establishments
The Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, in compliance with court orders, on Friday, carried out distrainment of some commercial banks, hotels, schools and other properties in the state for refusal of their owners to pay withholding taxes, PAYE tax, Land Use Charge and other development levy to the state government.
Cross River automated cocoa processing factory ready for commissioning
Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory located in Ikom is scheduled to begin a test run early next year following ninety-five percent work completion by the contracting firm A A Universal.
TY Danjuma donates N5 billion to diocese of Lagos Centenary City project
Former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, multi-millionaire businessman and philanthropist, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, GCON, has made what can be the single largest donation of 5 Billion Naira to the Diocese of Lagos Centenary City project.