Islamic New Year begins: Sultan declares Sunday 1st day of Muharram 1441 AH
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sept. 1 as the first day of Muharram 1441AH. Abubakar made the declaration in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto…
Ebonyi begs ‘ghosts’ to refund illegal salaries
The Ebonyi State Government has offered amnesty to ghost workers discovered during series of verification in the state, negotiation opportunities to refund money they illegally collected as salaries. The offer…
OPC at 25 honours Awolowo, Abiola, Ajasin, Akinadewo, 17 others
The Oodua People’s Congress on Thursday honoured 21 Nigerians for their contributions to the growth of the organisation and their belief in and pursuit of the Yoruba cause. The honour…
Community Policing, best way to secure Nigeria – IG, Adebanjo, Odumakin
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said the hierarchy of the Force has come to the realisation that present day law enforcement requires more than the old ways…
Funmi Iyanda’s Walking With Shadows to premiere in London
Media executive, Funmi Iyanda, has announced that Walking With Shadows, a film she produced, is scheduled for a world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Funmi announced…
“Partner with us in empowering African entrepreneurs”- Elumelu challenges Japan
Founder Tony Elumelu, Foundation, TEF, Tony Elumelu, CON, challenged the Government of Japan to invest 5% of its $50billion commitment to Africa, in empowering African entrepreneurs. He gave the…
Our policy interactions with businesses essential for economic growth – Osinbajo
The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi…
NITDA to FBI: Cybercrime is not in the character of Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has condemned the labeling of many hardworking Nigerians in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector as criminals. Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General, NITDA…
LASG seals building for contravening greening law
GM LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe and GM LASPARK, Mrs Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, sealed a building at 10A Alexander Road, Ikoyi for contravening the Greening Law…
2 million Nigerians receive TraderMoni/MarketMoni, says Osinbajo; FG targets more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says feedback from the field and testimonies indicate that the TraderMoni and MarketMoni beneficiaries are doing very well and are paying back their loans. Osinbajo’s spokesman,…