At last, Mauritius female President resigns amid financial scandal
The President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, resigned from the ceremonial position on Saturday, her lawyer said, amid accusations of financial impropriety that triggered a dispute between her and the prime…
Nigerians will never experience fuel scarcity again, says NNPC GMD
The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Saturday assured Nigerians that the era of fuel scarcity is gone for good. Receiving the Man…
Plane crashes into house, 10 die
Ten people, including three children, were killed on Saturday when a twin-engine light aircraft crashed into a house in the northern Philippines, officials said. The Piper 23 Apache plane had…
Association calls for synergy among scientists and innovators
March 17, 2018 The African Inventors and Innovator Association (AIIA), on Saturday, called for synergy among innovators and scientists in the country to advance Science, Technology and Innovation. Dr Grace Martins,…
Nigerian Air Force trains personnel to enhance quality service delivery
March 17, 2018 The Nigeria Air Force (NAF), Bayelsa Mobility Command, has organised a workshop to enhance professional performance of its personnel in Bayelsa. Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Onuh, Air Officer…
2019: Ifeanyi Ubah joins Anambra South Senatorial race
March 17, 2018 Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, the Chief Executive of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd., has declared his intention to represent the Anambra South Senatorial District at the 2019 general…
President Buhari congratulates China’s President XI Jinping on re-election
March 17, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chinese President Xi Jinping on his re-election as the President of the Peoples Republic of China. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s…
Obiano sworn-in for second term, five PDP Governors in attendance
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State and his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke were on Saturday sworn-in for second term in office with a pledge for more remarkable achievements. Obiano and…
Panama papers: Law firm to close down after 40 years, cites “irreparable damage”
The law firm whose leaked files became known as the Panama Papers said it will shut down at the end of this month. Mossack Fonseca said in a statement it…
Manufacturers reject Ambode’s Land Use Charge, despite reduction
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has insisted that the Lagos State Government should have a re-think on its controversial Land Use Charge (LUC). The association maintained that the new…