NSE, KPMG highlight implications of Finance Act 2019 on Capital Market
EHIME ALEX, Lagos The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday hosted capital market stakeholders at a symposium tagged, “Finance Act 2019” at the Exchange House, […]
Month: February 2020
Delay your visit to China in view of Coronavirus spread – Embassy advises Nigerians
With the Coronavirus epidemic spread to 17,205 across China since the outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has advised Nigerians intending to travel to that […]
[INTERVIEW] Dialogue, decentralization of authorities and institutions key to ending insecurity in Nigeria – Kawu Baraje
A chieftain, financier and former acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and founder of Baraje Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies Gerewu […]
Not the best of times, By EMMANUEL YAWE
“Oga, nothing has changed”. Those were the exact chilling words of Ahmed Salkida. I had expected him to come with some cheerful news. Sadly, he […]
Osinbajo thanks God year after chopper crash incident
EHIME ALEX, Lagos Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday expressed appreciation to God exactly a year him and 11 others survived helicopter crash-landing, describing the […]
Adeboye leads Redeemers on prayer walk against killings, insecurity in Nigeria
EHIME ALEX, Lagos The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday led members of the commission on […]
NDIC begins claims verification for depositors of closed micro finance banks, PMBs
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it will on Feb. 3, commence claims verification for depositors of the three Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) and […]
Why I can’t play romantic roles in movies again – Mercy Johnson
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed that she can never take up a romantic role in movies anymore. She spoke on GoldMynetv recently during an […]
Tiwa Savage makes history, shines in Los Angeles
Nigeria’s Afrobeats diva, Tiwa Savage, made history last Saturday when she performed at Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO’s exclusive 2020 Artistes’ Showcase in Los […]
Police arrest 5 fake Coronavirus carriers in Abuja
The police in Abuja have arrested five persons for falsely claiming that they had contracted the dreaded Coronavirus disease, according to The PUNCH. They were […]
SERAP wins round one in battle for details of jumbo pensions payment to former governors
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has won the latest round in the legal battle to compel 36 state governors […]
Nigeria has acquired in-country capacity to test coronavirus – Minister
Nigeria, with the help of World Health Organisation (WHO), acquired in-country capacity to test for coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this […]
Needless controversy over Amotekun!
By abiodun KOMOLAFE I hope it would not amount to ‘Hate Speech’ to make some confessions, especially, with a particular reference to Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape. […]
NECO seeks DSS partnership on exam malpractices
JOHN ONAH, Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it’s considering partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS) to check malpractice in the conduct […]
Buhari sets up committee to review U.S. visa ban
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, to study the reason why the United State […]
Ban on Okada, Keke’ll swell hardship in Lagos state – Ambassadors for Peace
EHIME ALEX, Lagos Following recent ban on the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, and tricycles, known as Keke Napep, in some Local Government […]
Brexit: Britain finally leaves the EU as champagne corks fly
The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain future with Brexiteers claiming victory and popping champagne corks for […]