No Rift Between Buhari, Tinubu- Presidency
The Presidency says there is no rift between President Muhammed Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, released a statement to this effect on Wednesday. He said both individuals remain strong allies and are committed to the […]
Ibori Loot: We’ve Written A Formal Letter Of Protest To Buhari – Okowa
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa says the state government has written a letter to the Federal Government requesting to return the £4.2 million James Ibori loot being repatriated to Nigeria by the United Kingdom to the state Governor Okowa said this in interview on Channels TV “Politics Today” on Wednesday. “I have spoken with […]
JAMB Annnounces Registration Date For 2021 UTME, Makes NIN Compulsory
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has announced the commencement of 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry registration exercise. The registration is scheduled to start from April 8 to May 15, 2021 In a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, said prospective candidate must privide his/her National […]
I Will Restore Winning Mentality In Super Eagles- Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said on Wednesday he would use the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho to “restore a winning mentality” to the squad ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles, the three-time champions of Africa, failed to win a match in a coronavirus-disrupted 2020. Nigeria […]
FIFA Extends Ban On Blatter By Six Years
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) said on Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, in relation to the receipt of huge bonuses. Blatter, who is 85, received 23 million Swiss francs ($24.6 million) in “extraordinary bonuses” linked to […]
CBN Retains MPR At 11.5%
The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has retained the monetary rate at 11.5%. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiel announced the committee decision on Tuesday at the end of a two-day meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. The committee also retained the liquidity ratio at 30 percent and cash reserve ratio […]
Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde, Husband Celebrate 25years Marriage Anniversary
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde and her husband, Capt, Matthew Ekehin are celebrating their 25years wedding annversay. The award-winning actress and mother of four took to her Instagram page to share a message along with picture to make their 25th silver jubilee. “25 Years Strong! Happy Marriage Anniversary to us.”, she wrote. The super-talented actress also […]
Ambode, Gbenga Daniel, Make APC Strategy Committee
The All Progressives Congress(APC) today set-up 61 members contact/strategy committee. This was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the party national secretary of the caretaker/extraordinary convention planning, John Akpanudoehede. The statement said the committee was set up as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition the party. Among the members of the committee […]
World Water Day : Valuing Water
By Olatunji Buhari Globally, every March 22 has been observed by the United Nations (UN) as World Water Day. The event is used to celebrate water and create awareness about the over two billion people worldwide living without access to safe and portable drinking water . Governments are urged to take action on the global […]
Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Life Shocking, Rude Awakening – NGF
The Nigeria Governor’s Forum(NGF) has described the attack on Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom as “shocking and a rude awakening”. Ortom was attacked yesterday by gunmen suspected to be bandits at Tyo Mu along Makurdi-Gboko Road while on his way to Markurdi, the Benue State capital. The NGF in a statement signed by […]
