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…Says Labour Already Compromised The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has warned Nigerians not be deceived again ahead of planned industrial action by the organised labour over increase in pump price of petrol. CNPP equallly urged Nigerians not to trust the Labour unions as they have been compromised, saying that the planned strike action […]

The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, plans to re-open its radio station, to serve as source of information to its host communities. The Rector of the Institution, Masud Elelu, told journalists on Sunday in Ilorin that “Radio Polytechnic” was shut down in 1982. “My administration decided to revamp it for the purpose of disseminating information within […]

To cushion the harsh effect of the new pump price of Premium Motor Spirt, PMS also called petrol on the people, the presidency is set to implement the N500 billion earmarked in the 2016 budget for social welfare. A statement by Mr. Laolu Akande, spokesperson for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday stated “All together […]

Alhaji Mohammed Lawal Balarabe who served as  adhoc Managing Director during the absence of Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, has been appointed  Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank . The appointment, which is subject to regulatory approval, was announced over the weekend. Lawal Balarabe is a knowledgeable banker and has over 24 years’ experience in corporate, commercial and […]

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the nation’s founding fathers for laying the foundation for the development of the country, saying their legacies will continue to remain an inspiration. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on Saturday while declaring open a historical photographic exhibition with the theme “Political Development of Nigeria 1960-2016: The […]Read More

I get confused these days reading many of the posts on social media, and text messages sent through cell phones, because of the kind of new English that young people now write. The English language is without doubt quite dynamic. In the last 200 years, it has lent itself to many innovations, as cultural, religious, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria will work with other countries to eliminate Boko Haram and other terrorist attacks in West Africa. Buhari also said that Nigeria remains committed to the rescue process of the abducted Chibok girls adding that the Federal Government will not spare any effort to achieve the mission. He called […]

Former Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau on Sunday said his arrest and subsequent detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was not politically motivated. Shekarau said this while addressing a news conference in Kano State. Recall that the former Governor was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Thursday for allegedly collecting N25m out […]

National Secretary of The Peoples Democratic Party, Prof. Wale Oladipo,  has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State of causing confusion in the party. Oladipo said this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Saturday.  He added that the governor masterminded  the plan to hold the South-West zonal congress in Akure on Saturday despite the […]

Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, at the weekend, set up a high-powered Advocacy Committee, headed by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro, to tackle pipeline vandalism in the state. It was learnt that he gave the committee marching orders to proceed to the riverine areas of the state, The Deputy Governor, Barrister Otuaro, […]

Stephen Johnson Syndrome, (SJS), a new dangerous disease has been detected in Nigeria according to Health Minister Isaac Adewole. Dr. Olanrewaju Falodun a Senior Consultant Physician/Dermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja, who described the disease said it has killed a Nigerian while another is currently undergoing treatment. Here’s everything Nigerians needs to know about the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday  during a joint press conference  with visiting President Francois Hollande of France at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja  agreed to the fact that the issue of security in Nigeria and in the world is becoming disturbing. Hollande  who is in the country for the second Regional Security Summit held in Abuja, having hosted the […]Read More