Over 62 inmates killed in Ecuador prison riots
Riots at three jails in Ecuador left at least 62 inmates dead and several injured on Tuesday, authorities reported as the nation battles severe prison […]
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FG poverty eradication strategy well articulated – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari says the administration’s ambitious policy of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty did not come by accident but was deliberate and […]
Covid-19 aid to poorest nations critical to US interest – Wally Adeyemo
President Joe Biden’s nominee for the number-2 position at the US Treasury has said it is critical to end the COVID-19 pandemic everywhere around the […]
Biden to call Saudi king over killing of US Journalist, Khashoggi
US President, Joe Biden plans to call Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday ahead of the public release of an intelligence report about the murder […]
Lagos Taskforce seals 16 illegal, substandard pharmacies
Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut 16 illegal, substandard and unregistered pharmacies, patent medicine stores and premises at […]
Nigeria ranks top in the world’s HIV/AIDS response
Nigeria has been ranked the best in the world in her National response to HIV and AIDS. This is according to a report from the […]
CSO cautions Gov. Obaseki against divisive utterances, urges him to deliver on campaign promises
By GIDEON EGBAH, Benin- A Civil Society Organisation in Edo State, Labour and Civil Society Coalition (LASCO), has cautioned Governor Godwin Obaseki against making utterances […]
Google launches second Google News Initiative in Africa, Middle East, Turkey
Google on Tuesday announced the second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, with an open call for projects that […]
Polaris Bank offers instant salary advance to account, non-account holders
Are you aware you could easily access funds for urgent needs that can’t wait till the end of the month? If you need to pay […]
Ecobank Nigeria to relocate head office to ultra-modern building in Lagos
All is set for Ecobank Nigeria to relocate its Head Office to an ultra-modern building: “The Waves Building,” on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos State. […]
Pomp and ceremony as Buhari’s road projects open up Edo villages, By TONY ERHA
Evidently, the stakeholders, particularly the locals, were contented with the diligence and enthusiasm with which the many rural road projects by the Federal Government were […]
CBN, NFIU reverse $3m cryptocurrency fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has reversed a $3 million fraud back to the country. The fraud was perpetuated […]
Another case of corporate bullying or hostile takeover? By IREWOLE OYEBODE
The Access Bank vs. Seplat saga has proven that the corporate world can be more than just transactional; it can also be an infamous theatre […]
Stakeholder advocates tolerance for National development
Former Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Professor Claudius Daramola has emphasised that tolerance, understanding and sense of patriotism were key to preserving Nigeria […]
Tollgates to return as FG grants individuals licence to build, maintain highways
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- The Federal Government has revealed it would grant licence for individuals to build, operate and maintain highways. The arrangement is under […]
Partnership to promote cultivation of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria
–Kicks off the consumption of locally processed agro-products- By GODWIN ATSER, Ibadan- A public-private sector initiative between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) under […]
Gov. Makinde orders immediate reopening of Shasha market
For peace to return to the Shasha community, following the clash between the Yoruba and Hausa in the market, Governor Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday ordered […]
Super Falcons beat E/Guinea 9-0 to win Turkish Women’s Cup
Nigeria’s Super Falcons strolled past an Equatorial Guinea side in what was a one-sided match from start to finish, making it three wins in three […]
Lagos Govt. to take 24 % equity in TBS, Trade Fair Complex
The Lagos State government has offered to take up 24 per cent of the Tafawa Balewa Square and Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. The Governor […]
SON apprehends suspect over alleged engine oil adulteration
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has arrested a kingpin who allegedly specializes in the production of adulterated engine oil. The Director-General of […]