Nigeria

Super Eagles gives arts and culture confidence in Russia 2018

Nigeria’s Super Eagles last week Friday gave the Nigerian Arts and Culture Corps in Russia the much awaited confidence to swing into full action doing what they are in Russia to do – promotion of the winning spirit inherent in the Nigerian culture. Although full support and motivation by the arts and culture troupes for […]

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Fayemi

Account for ₦16.7 billion IGR, PDP tells Fayemi

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State has asked former governor Kayode Fayemi to account for ₦16.7 billion his administration under declared as Internally-Generated Revenue (IGR) from 2010 to 2014. The PDP said this has become necessary since Fayemi said his administration was raking in an average of ₦600 million monthly as IGR and […]

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33 bags First Class at University of Jos

The University of Jos (UniJos) has awarded degrees to 18, 348 graduating students, out of which 165 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy Degrees (PhDs) and 33 others graduated with first class. Prof. Seddi Sebastian Maimako, UniJos Vice-Chancellor, made the disclosure at the 29th and 30th combined convocation of the university. Maimako said that in the […]

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Pastor Adeboye mobilises: Go and collect your PVC

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has flagged off a political awareness campaign, tagged, ‘Let My People Vote,’ that signaled the beginning of what many described as a revolutionary move. The event, held at the RCCG Youth Centre,Lagos –Ibadan Expressway, had in attendance Apostle Alex Bamgbola, Chairman of Lagos State branch of the Christian […]

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Buhari assures IDPs; devastated communities will be restored

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) his administration would restore their devastated communities. While congratulating the 2,000 IDPs at the Kuchingoro Camp, Federal Capital Territory, who are preparing to return to their communities in the North East, the President assured Nigerians that his administration would not forget citizens in their […]

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Ekweremadu hails Super Eagles on victory over Iceland

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Iceland in their second group game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ekweremadu in a statement by his media aide, Uche Anichukwu, said the Eagles manifested the true Nigerian spirit, noting, however, that they should […]

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Technical transformation, sacrifice by Mikel helped in beating Iceland – Rohr

Nigeria’s coach Gernot Rohr on Friday said his team’s 2-0 defeat of Iceland was all down to technical transformation and sacrifices by the duo of Mikel Obi and Victor Moses. Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 at the Volgograd Arena in a Group D match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, with the win pushing […]

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Buhari congratulates Super Eagles’ victory over Iceland

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated the Super Eagles on the team victory over Iceland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. Nigeria defeated Iceland 2-0 in both countries second group match played in Volgograd, Russia. The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina expressed delight […]

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Atiku

Why Wike will continue to win as best governor, by Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, will continue to win best governor’s awards because of his state-wide delivery of relevant projects. Atike was guest to Wike in Rivers State where he commissioned 11 roads under the Isiokpo Internal Roads Phase 1, constructed by the state government in […]

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Good journalism is key to good governance – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja declared that good and responsible journalism remains vital to good governance, especially in an era of fake news and hate speeches. The Federal Government has also accused State Governors of being responsible for the security challenges in the country as a result of lack of good governance just […]

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Atiku

Jonathan hero of democracy in Nigeria – Atiku

A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a hero of democracy in Nigeria. The former vice president made the disclosure yesterday, during a courtesy call on President Jonathan at his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Abubakar, who recalled Jonathan’s exemplary decision to hand over the reins […]

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Nigeria not under IS threat, says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters yesterday said Nigeria is not under threat from Islamic State militants. It assured Nigerians that the armed forces were up to the task of defending the country and her citizens from any threat. Defence Spokesman Brig. Gen John Agim in a statement said: “The Defence Headquarters wishes to respond to a report […]

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