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‘Death’ of my vendor, By Steve Osuji
MY LAST VENDOR: Ezekiel summoned courage one day and said to me: “Oga, I will soon stop coming out... I want to change business, ...
NDLEA intercepts U.K, Dubai-bound drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 550grammes of cannabis and 50grammes of Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA),...
We’ve identified those behind Imo mayhem- Uzodimma
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has disclosed security agencies have identified those behind the recent disturbances in Imo State.
Uzodimma said in few days their names...
Excitement as Titan Trust Bank pays customers N5 for every dollar
Customers of Titan Trust Bank Limited, have expressed excitement as the lender pays an extra N5 for every dollar received into their domiciliary accounts...
Why Southeast should produce Buhari’s successor’
The Bishop of Maranatha Chapel International Churches, Right Rev’d Olumakinde Alawode, has said the Southeast geo-political zone should be allowed to produce the President...
9th Senate: My support for Lawan has no political attachment–Ifeanyi Ubah
By Taiye Agbaje
Abuja - The Young Progressive Party (YPP)’s Senator-elect, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, on Saturday, disclosed that he is not supporting Sen. Ahmad...
APGA Convention in Imo Produces Njoku As New National Chairman
A new National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has emerged, Edozie Njoku.
Briefing newsmen in Owerri, after their convention, alongside his other...
Aero Marks 60 Years Of Flight Operations In Nigeria
By Solomon Asowata
Lagos - Nigeria’s oldest surviving carrier, Aero Contractors Ltd., on Tuesday celebrated its 60th anniversary of flight operations in the country.
Speaking...
Emmanuel suspends chairman, Akwa Ibom LG service commission over alleged unauthorised...
Isaiah Eka
Uyo - Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has suspended Dr Valentine Attah, Chairman, Local Government...
FG inaugurates cassava processing plant, 7-unit houses in Akwa-Ibom
By Jacinta Nwachukwu
Abuja - The Federal Government has inaugurated a Cassava Processing Plant and a seven-unit of Staff Quartres in Afi Uda Community,...
AfDB to receive $61.8m from ‘We-Fi’ for women empowerment programme in...
By Mustapha Sumaila
Abuja. -. The African Development Bank (AfDB), says Governing Committee of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative...
Is it true that Einstein understood things a little slowly?
By Norman Simenson
Eugene Wigne said it best: “I have known a great many intelligent people in my life. I knew Planck, von Laue and...
War In Udom Emmanuel’s Inner Caucus
When last Wednesday, May 8, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government banned all government officials including commissioners with the exception of the...
AfDB, FG to spend $ 29.54m on WASH project in Gombe...
By Ibrahim Kado
Gombe - The African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with Federal Government is to spend 29.54 million dollars on Water, Sanitation...
ExxonMobil distributes tables, chairs, tarpaulins to market women in Akwa Ibom
By Sunday Bassey
Ibeno - Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) Operator of Nigerian National Petroleum...
South Africa’s ANC seen winning election but support sliding
JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN - The African National Congress faced its toughest electoral test on Wednesday as it sought to...
Crown Flour Mills to acquire Dangote Flour
Mr Anurag Shukla, the Managing Director, Crown Flour Mills Ltd. says the proposed acquisition of Dangote Flour by Crown Flour Mills will ensure a...
AfDB to support FG on infrastructure development to boost agro-business
By Mustapha Sumaila
Abuja - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to support the Federal Government to...
Tribunal: Al-Makura wants Sen. Adokwe’s petition thrown out
By Sunday John
Lafia - Mubarak Adekilekun, Counsel to Governor Umaru Al-Makyra of Nasatawa State has filed an...
IMF urges economic stability during Algeria’s political transition
DUBAI - Algeria needs to focus on avoiding economic instability during its political transition after the resignation of President...