Northern Governors’ Wives committed to eradicating drug abuse, stemming social vices – Bagudu
The Wives of the Northern Governors have reiterated their resolve to curbing drug abuse and other social vices bedevilling the society, according to Dr.Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu. Dr. Bagudu...
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Nigeria’s rig count remains constant as OPEC tempers expectations for demand increase
According to its rig count and output volume, Nigeria's oil production has been consistent over the last three months, despite...
TotalEnergies will enhance Apapa’s responsiveness to fire emergencies
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IE signs a tripartite agreement for power delivery with Enaro energy and the Ayobo community
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Five oil and gas companies increased their revenues by 41% in the first quarter
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Gabriel Jesus scores twice in Arsenal’s terrific win over Leicester City
Arsenal picked their second victory today at the Fly Emirates Stadium over Leicester City in a six goals thriller match....
Done Deal: Emmanuel Dennis joins Nottingham Forest from Watford
Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis has completed his move from relegated Watford to newly promoted side Nottingham Forest in a...
Xavi Speaks Ahead of Rayo Vallecano Tie
Ahead of Barcelona's opening La Liga game against Rayo Vallecano, head coach Xavi Hernandez has provided update about his players....
Four African players shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or award
Four African players have been shortlisted for the 2022 Ballon D'or. Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mané of Liverpool, Ryad Marhez,...
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A Rise in Female Leadership Will Trigger Newfound Economic Growth and Inclusion
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“At least 55% of crises can be predicted but less than 1% of humanitarian funding is released early”
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Chris Brown set to release a new album, features Wizkid, Lil Wayne and others
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Singer T-Classic Recovers After Being Hospitalized for Food Poisoning
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Nigeria Qualifies in FIFA World Cup as Singer Davido Performs World Cup Theme Song in Qatar, Seen with Idris Elba
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Trending: Hushpuppi Dead!
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Engineers Are Meant To Be Job Creators For Other Sectors In The Society – Engr. Dr. Uzor Onyia
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One Percent International Will Be Africa’s Pointer In Media Entertainment – Stephanie Nnadi
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Entrepreneurship is for people driven by Passion – Serial Entrepreneur, Tiwalola Olanubi
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An Entrepreneur Must Be Willing To Work Outside The Comfort Zone – Justice Chinemelum
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Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri Dismissed For Searching Commuter’s Phone
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Anointed Governor, 25 others arrested
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31 Arrested for Alleged Internet Fraud in Enugu
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EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt
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N109bn Fraud: How Suspended AGF Idris, Compromised TSA, GIFMIS, IPPIS, for Personal Gains
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Engineers Are Meant To Be Job Creators For Other Sectors In The Society – Engr. Dr. Uzor Onyia
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An Entrepreneur Must Be Willing To Work Outside The Comfort Zone – Justice Chinemelum
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Northern Governors’ Wives committed to eradicating drug abuse, stemming social vices – Bagudu
The Wives of the Northern Governors have reiterated their resolve to curbing drug abuse and other social vices bedevilling the society, according to Dr.Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu. Dr. Bagudu Stated this on Friday in Birnin Kebbi when the members of the Forum paid a courtesy call on her husband, Senator Abubakar...
Another Chibok School Girl, Three Others Rescued
The President, Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association, Mrs Salamatu F Yahaya, yesterday, donated relief materials and financial support to a newly rescued abducted Chibok school girl, Aisha Grema and three others at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. According to the Army, Aisha was rescued on Friday with her four (4) years...
Yanluowang Ransomware: NCC-CSIRT Urges Stronger Security Measures
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has urged organisations to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures like ensuring their employees use strong, unique passwords for every account and enabling multi-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is supported to prevent ransomware attacks. It also advised organizations to ensure regular systems...
President Buhari Mourns Abari, Rmafc Commissioner
President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Musa Abari, the Federal Commissioner representing FCT at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The President also commiserates with the Board and members of the Commission on the passing of Abari, who was a staunch supporter of this...
China’s Role In Reversing Nigeria’s Infrastructure Deficit Won’t Be Forgotten – Femi Adesina
When the history of the Buhari Administration's efforts to reverse Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is written, the role of China will not be forgotten, Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman has said. Adesina stated this on Friday in State House, while receiving the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, CUI Jianchun and the new...
Poor COVID Vaccine Uptake: Anambra Govt Launches New Initiative To Ramp Up Process
Awka With less than a million persons vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state, Anambra State Government has launched another push to sustain the success recorded against the disease so far. At an event at the Community Primary Health Centre, Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area, Governor Chukwuma Soludo flagged off...
Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri Dismissed For Searching Commuter’s Phone
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Force No. 509745 Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022. In a statement on Friday, the...
Anointed Governor, 25 others arrested
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command have arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Asaba, Delta State. The suspects are Austin Okolo, Modebe Olisa, Onyemailu Chisom, Igbudy Collins Eloho, Onyema Okwuose, Daniel Idoko Emumena, Chidibele Kelvin, Pius Ikwebe, Azubuike Maxwell Odor, Obaze Justice,...
The Future Of Laboratory Medicine In Nigeria Belongs To YMLSF – Obong Etukudoh
Dr. Obong N. S. Etukudoh, Provost/CEO Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology (FSMLT), Jos has charged the youth forum of the Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria under the auspices of the Young Medical Laboratory Scientists Forum (YMLSF) on innovation, good ethical and professional practice and private sector engagement and collaboration....
Wike Denies Lawsuit Against Atiku, Tambuwal Over PDP Presidential Primary.
Nyesom Wike has disassociated himself from reports claiming he filed a lawsuit against The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Aminu Tambuwal; and the PDP itself over presidential primary elections held in Abuja on May 28 and May 29 2022. Moments after reports surfaced...
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MP3 Download: SPN — Lost EP
SPN is rising, his birth into the Nigerian music landscape was first established with the release of his debut single — “Lie.” Currently, he has dished out a solid 4-track EP, that assembles various tales of his past experiences and more. With a colorful use of sounds alongside an immaculate...
Fireboy’s Flirtatious And Kinky Side Is Revealed In New Album ‘Playboy’
Yet another brick has been laid on the global edifice that is afrobeats. This new brick is courtesy of blistering hot singer Fireboy DML who dropped his album “Playboy” on the 4th of August, 2022. Thanks to the massive buzz he managed to generate with his worldwide hit single “Peru”...
Naira Marley’s God’s Timing’s The Best
Street music star, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, 27, understandably has a huge fan base which is arguably the biggest in Nigeria. Shortly after he broke out into the mainstream, with the Olamide-assisted single, “Issa Goal”, also featuring Lil Kesh, the singer has enjoyed a cult following. He is well...
Update: One Percent Int’l unveils Real Warri Pikin as new artiste with N30m, SUV
One percent International Management, Africa’s giant entertainment company, has scored yet another point in its never ceasing stride towards global entertainment and talent management. The company just unveiled its latest signing; the female king of comedy in Nigeria, Anita Asuoha aka Real Warri Pikin. The signing party had other stars...
Fireboy DML & Pheelz Stun Audience at BET Awards 2022
It brings Nigerians so much joy to see that Naija was well represented at the 2022 BET Awards. They are yet to get over the highlights of the event as the sensation of Tems winning Best International Act is still celebrated. It was also seen that Fireboy DML made an...
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Lagos Community officials, Resident fight over event centre
Kayode Odu wins round one Magistrate court issues restraining order against Shola Olowolafe, Bolaji Jubril, Hakeem Tokosi, others Urges customers to use Alaka event centre Some LSDPC Community officials in the Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State and a resident are currently at daggers drawn over plans by the...
A Rise in Female Leadership Will Trigger Newfound Economic Growth and Inclusion
While women’s participation in leadership roles globally has been minimal for centuries, a new wave of female leaders promise change, inclusion and overall equality The election of Her Excellency Francia Márquez as Colombia’s first Black Vice President is a testament to the increasing role women play in leadership positions...
Nigeria’s rig count remains constant as OPEC tempers expectations for demand increase
According to its rig count and output volume, Nigeria's oil production has been consistent over the last three months, despite being low, according to the most recent figures from OPEC released yesterday. Additionally, given "expectations of a revival of Covid-19 restrictions and persistent political concerns" in the second half of...
Tips on how to start a conversation with a lady for the first time
When you see a lady you would like to talk to for the first time, it is important to remember a few things. First, you want to approach her in a respectful and confident manner. Secondly, you want to make sure you have a good opening line. You don't want...
Citibank provides a $125 million loan to Airtel Africa
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications company, and Citibank have agreed to a revolving credit facility of $125 million for their respective branch offices and subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. This information is provided in a statement titled, "Airtel Africa's First Sustainability-Linked Loan Facility," which was signed by Simon O'Hara, Group Company Secretary....
‘Africa will decide its energy future’ – Obasanjo
Obasanjo says African countries cannot be beholden to the unrealistic ideals of the Global North for an exclusively renewables-driven economy In the midst of a global oil-and-gas crisis, Africa must take charge of its own energy destiny, and use its rich resource assets for the benefit of its own people....
International Energy Companies in Angola, Nigeria Illustrate Importance of Creating Enabling Environments
IOCs play an important role in supporting economic growth, job creation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing Last fall, I wrote about the importance of African governments doing everything they could to encourage international oil companies (IOCs) to continue operating in their countries. IOCs play an important role in supporting economic...
Boy Admits To Killing Nigerian Mom After Accusing Intruder.
A 12 years old boy has admitted to killing his mother accidentally after initially claiming an intruder shot her. A 29 years old Nigerian mother was found lifeless in her family's Forestdale, Alabama home, on the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue at midnight on August 6th. The woman who friends called 'Yo-Yo'...
Bridging Wikipedia Gender Gaps Key in Enhancing Women Empowerment
9 August, 2022: Excitement is palpable as the Republic of South Africa once again rolls out celebrations to mark Women’s Month. Every year, in August, the Rainbow Nation marks Women's Month in commemoration of the more than 20, 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in...
I’m rich, educated, sexually active, yet my wife cheated on me – Man cries out
A troubled Nigerian man has averred that he is on the verge of leaving his marriage after his wife cheated on him. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the man who preferred anonymity said he cannot fathom why his wife cheated on him since he's...
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Lagos Community officials, Resident fight over event centre
Kayode Odu wins round one Magistrate court issues restraining order against Shola Olowolafe, Bolaji Jubril, Hakeem Tokosi, others Urges customers...
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