The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will be meeting with Liberian President George Weah and also take part in the inauguration of the country’s National Students’ Union. The National Public Relations Officer (PRO)of NANS, Mr Azeez Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday . Adeyemi said […]…
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CBN Pumps $337.16m, 56.17m CNY Into Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said it injected 337.16 million dollars in the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) in its first intervention in the inter-bank foreign market for November. A statement issued in Abuja by Isaac Okorafor, the bank’s Director of Corporate Communications, noted that the amount was in addition to […]…
Maritime Academy Rector Warns Against Unpatriotic Acts
Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd), the Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, has warned those disparaging the name of the country to desist the act. Effedua, while speaking during the 2018 passing-out-parade and graduation of the cadets in Oron on Friday, also warned youths of the area not to emulate those he […]…
eNigeria 2018 Confab Will Accelerate Access To Digital Products — NITDA
As Nigeria strives to increase its digital presence in the global economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the 2018 eNigeria conference will accelerate access to digital products. NITDA made this known in a statement issued by Mrs Hadiza Umar, the Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of the agency, in Abuja on […]…
Real Madrid Interest Made Spurs Stronger – Pochettino
Amid continued interest from Los Blancos, the Spurs manager believes his relationship with his players is now stronger. Mauricio Pochettino has playfully responded to reports of approaches from Real Madrid, believing it will help his current status at Tottenham. The Argentine manager was quick to play down reports of continued offers following Julen Lopetegui’s […]…
Man Kicked Off Plane Over ‘Sleeping Pill’
A Canadian man who was removed from a flight after taking a prescription sleeping pill prior to boarding says he feels humiliated by the experience. Stephen Bennett says the trouble began when a crew member tried to wake him before takeoff. He says he was not allowed back on the plane despite airport paramedics […]…
Wife Kills Self, Hubby, 3 Kids – Report
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a man and his three children by his wife, who also took her life. “The man, Mr Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi Local Government Council, and his children, were killed on Friday night in Makurdi. His wife, who we believe is responsible for […]…
Shell’s Q3 Earning Grows To $12.1bn, Highest In 4 Years
Oil major, Royal Dutch Shell, has revealed its third quarter profits which soared to its highest in four years. The increase was boosted by rising crude prices as the company pushed ahead with one of the world’s largest share buyback programmes. The world’s second-largest listed oil and gas company saw its cash generation from […]…
Osun Shuts Forest Reserve Over Illegal Activities
Osun State government has closed two of its forest reserves located in Irewole and Isokan local government areas over alleged sharp practices by members of plank sellers association in the state. Prince Tunde Ajilore, special adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Forestry, Natural and Mineral Reserves, who made this known to newsmen in Osogbo, […]…
Rape Victim, Ochanya, Buried Amidst Tears
The remains of Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13 year old girl who was raped to death by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, and his son Victor, were yesterday, laid to rest amidst tears, in her home town, Ogene Amejo Okpokwu local government area of Benue State. Speaking after the burial, a group under the aegis […]…
FCTA Advises Against Outrageous School Fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned principals of all public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) against collecting outrageous fees from their students. Speaking at the 33rd anniversary of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), FCT chapter, held in Abuja, yesterday, secretary for Education Secretariat, Dr Bala Mohammed […]…
Kebbi APC Raises 13-member Panel To Probe Primaries
Following complaints and wrangling that trailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Kebbi State, the APC in the state has set up a 13-member committee to reconcile aggrieved aspirants and their members. The party’s publicity secretary, Alhaji Sani Dododo, made this known to pressmen in Birnin Kebbi, yesterday. Dododo said that the […]…