Job racketeering: Beneficiaries indict former FCC IPPIS Desk, Chief of Protocol Officers
Aug. 14, 2023 …Say they’ve been receiving salaries without working Fourteen persons on Monday told the House of Representatives committee investigating job racketeering at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) that…
Jay-Jay Okocha turns 50; he’s a good Ambassador of Delta State: Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated multi-talented footballer, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, who turned 50 on August 14. Okocha, one of Africa’s best-known midfield impressarios of all-time, was honoured…
First Lady hosts Super Falcons, says they’re role models for the youths
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has applauded the Super Falcons for displaying thorough sportsmanship at the FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Mrs Tinubu who…
Nigeria’s Forcados crude oil exports resume one month after suspension – Shell
Exports of Nigeria’s Forcados grade of crude oil resumed on Sunday, a Shell (SHEL.L) spokesperson said on Monday, roughly a month after loadings of the medium sweet grade were suspended…
Back-to-School: Konga unveils unbeatable offers for shoppers
As summer break draws to a close and the annual back-to-school buzz takes centre stage, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant is once again leading from the front in aiding…
NBTE appeals to Tinubu to sign bill removing the HND-BSc Dichotomy in public service
Aug. 14, 2023 …Unveils online top-up programmes for HND holders The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has appealed to President Tinubu to sign the bill removing the HND-BSc Dichotomy…
Nembe violence: Bayelsa govt. suspects incident not unconnected to upcoming guber poll
Aug. 14, 2023 The Bayelsa government has linked Saturday’s shootout between the police and armed youths in Nembe-Basambri to the forthcoming Nov. 11 governorship election in the state. Chief Ayibaina…
NEMA warns, 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in August
Aug. 14, 2023 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding within…
MTN announces profit jump of 7.1%, inks deal with Mastercard
South African telecommunications giant MTN (MTNJ.J) on Monday posted a 7.1% rise in half-year earnings and said it had signed an initial agreement with global payments firm Mastercard (MA.N) to…
Niger junta vows to prosecute ousted President Bazoum for high treason
The junta that seized power in Niger in a July 26 coup said late on Sunday that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum could be prosecuted for high treason. The coup leaders…