Nigeria, Saudi sign MoU, retain 95,000 slots for pilgrims in 2020 hajj – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said on Saturday that it has retained its 95,000 slots for intending pilgrims for the 2020 hajj. NAHCON made the disclosure in a…
50,000 jobs, more revenue coming through NLNG Train 7, says Wabote
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Content Development and Management Board (NCDMB), Mr Simbi Wabote, has said the upcoming Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Train 7 will boost revenue generation. Wabote gave…
Leo Stan Ekeh: Why he deserves the National Productivity Award
RAY UMUKORO On Thursday, November 28, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred the prestigious National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award on Leo Stan Ekeh, Oba Otudeko, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu and…
Reinhard Bonnke passes on
Renowned German Pentecostal evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79. Principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa, Bonnke passed away peacefully, surrounded by his…
Missing cash: 4 arrested NSCDC personnel released
Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, Commandant NSCDC Four personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) arrested over alleged theft at Bayelsa Government House Yeagoa have returned to their…
Court orders final forfeiture of hospital facility owned by Sen. Obi
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-million-naira hospital facility allegedly belonging to the senator representing Ideato North and South…
Court invasion: NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the…
Indian rape victim dies in hospital after being set ablaze
Indians in protest against rape A 23-year-old rape victim set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapist, has died in a New Delhi hospital, the…
11 Women from Lagos baby factory delivered of their babies
Following the rescue and evacuation of 22 pregnant women from the two baby factories in Isheri-Osun and Okota area of Lagos state, 11 of them have been delivered of their…