LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – In continuation of the drive to reposition the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and establish partnerships for the sustainable growth and development of the Nigerian maritime industry, the agency […]
UMUAHIA (Sundiata Post) – The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said he received with great shock the news of the death of Ambassador Ojo Maduekwe, a native of Asaga in Ohafia Local […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented the death of Chief Ojo Maduekwe and foremost writer, Captain Elechi Amadi, describing the exit of both elder statesmen as a sad loss for the […]
Brussels – The European Union’s 2017 budget should include 5.8 billion dollars in migration-related expenditure, the bloc’s executive said on Thursday. The EU said that it has proposed a spending plan unaffected by Britain’s referendum […]
Sokoto – Sokoto State Government said on Thursday that it had spent N200 million on the purchase of 2015/2016 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination/Joint Admissions Matriculation Board forms for its students. Alhaji Sahabi Gada, Commissioner for Higher […]
UMUAHIA (Sundiata Post) – Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, on Thursday dared the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the issuance of Certificate of Return (CoR) to Mr. Uche Ogah, despite a notice of appeal and motion for […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded successes in their clearance operations in parts of the North East and North West, killing several Boko Haram terrorists and three armed bandits respectively. […]
LAGOS – Seven-Up Bottling Company, owners of Pepsi and 7Up, Q1 2016 results reveal that the company’s gross revenue rose to N85 billion from N82 billion the company made in Q1 2015. However, its net […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The duo of the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Thursday, mourned the passing away of two prominent Nigerians, Captain Elechi Amadi and Chief Ojo […]
ILORIN (Sundiata Post) – Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the review of the Revenue Sharing Formula in favour of local governments and states in view of dwindling finances at the two […]
Abuja – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will deploy 5,000 personnel to man the proposed cattle ranches across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel […]
True to his promise of reforming Nigeria’ oil and gas sector for optimum benefits to all stakeholders and the country, and encouraged by President Muhammadu Buhari, the country’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. […]
Katsina – The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) on Thursday said that 800 communities in Katsina State would soon be certified open-defecation free. The UNICEF Field Officer, Ms Padmovatahe Yelda, disclosed this in Katsina […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – United Nations agencies and partners in north-eastern Nigeria are reporting high levels of severe malnutrition and desperate conditions in areas that have recently opened up to humanitarian assistance. “Improving security has […]
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to public-spirited individuals and organisations planning to contribute towards their well-being to deal directly with them rather than […]
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia said that it would introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Mecca starting this year. A report on Thursday in Riyadh, said that it was part of a safety drive […]
UMUAHIA (Sundiata Post) – Contrary to claims by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it did not receive any Notice of Appeal from Governor Okezie Ikpeazu or an injunction stopping the Commission from issuing […]
Lagos – The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, on Thursday said that inculcating right cultural values among youths would help to fight crime in the society. Owoseni told the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has solicited patience and understanding from all citizens as the administration moves to rebuild Niger Delta in particular and Nigeria in general. A statement issued on Thursday by the […]
Makurdi – The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Makurdi on Thursday struck out the petition filed by Mr Daniel Onjeh against Sen. David Mark election for being statute barred. In her ruling, Justice […]
Cairo – The Egypt-led investigation committee said that the initial information extracted from one of the two black boxes of the Egyptair jet that crashed into the Mediterranean last month suggests there was smoke in […]
Abuja – The House of Representatives has expressed its commitment to ensure proper implementation of constituency projects in the 2016 budget to ensure delivery of dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This is contained in a […]
Abuja – The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French government to sponsor 13 Nigerian students to study in France. The Acting PTDF Executive Secretary, Alhaji […]
Abuja – Mr Felix Achibiri, Chairman, Fortis Micro Finance Bank Plc, said the bank had declared one-for-one bonus share to its existing shareholders in 2015. Achibiri stated this at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of […]
Abuja – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday sensitised Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to track support from donor agencies provided for statistical activities in the country. Speaking at a Stakeholders’ Interactive […]
Lagos – Some capital market operators on Thursday expressed optimism that the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) would witness increased growth in the second half of 2016. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
Abuja – The new leadership of traders at Gudu Market, FCT, has pledged to enforce the sale and display of standard building materials, auto spare parts and electrical materials at the market. Mr Bond […]
Lagos – The Chairman of Nigeria Insurance Association (NIA), Mr Godwin Wiggle has said that the volume of business underwritten by Nigerian insurance firms hit N350 billion in 2015. Wiggle disclosed this at its 2015 […]
Lagos – The Nigerian equity market on Thursday, dropped by 0.72 per cent due to month-end accounts balancing embarked by portfolio managers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market capitalisation of the […]
ABUJA (Press Release) – In the light of the circumstances regarding the case of our client, Chief Olisa Metuh with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), we want to explain the reasons for our […]
Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday in Abuja flagged off the pilot phase of the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) aimed at empowering 1,500 youths with a total of N2.5 billion […]
YENAGOA (Sundiata Post) – Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson on Thursday cautioned the new commander of the Federal Government security outfit in the Niger Delta, code named, “Operation Delta Safe” to be professional in […]
[checklist][/checklist] UMUAHIA – A high court in Abia State has stopped the Chief Judge of Abia State, President of the Customary Court of Appeal and any other judiciary officer, from swearing-in Mr. Uche Oga as […]
Lagos – The Federal Government on Wednesday said that the country’s gas reserves had increased from 186trillion standard cubic feet (scuf) to 190 trillion scuf. This was made known by the Director of Department of […]
By Brian Love PARIS – French government efforts to end a sometimes violent showdown with trade unions over plans to loosen labour laws were dealt a blow on Thursday when unions rejected new amendments. President […]
Lagos – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu and 10 others before a Federal High Court Lagos, over the conversion of […]
By Isaack Omulo ELDORET – World champion Vivian Cheruiyot booked her ticket to Rio Games while Olympic silver medalist Sally Kipyego became the first major scalp in the two-day Kenyan Olympic trials which kicked off […]
Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth 50 billion dollars with some Chinese companies for infrastructure development in oil and gas sector. The information is […]
LONDON – Ryan Giggs has rejected an offer to stay at Manchester United and is ready to end his association with the club after 29 years, a British newspaper reported on Thursday. Giggs, who played […]
By Humeyra Pamuk and Daren Butler ISTANBUL – Three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers who killed 42 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul airport this week were from Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, […]
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