May 26, 2019

Ambode hands over to Sanwoolu in Lagos

May 26, 2019 11:36 pm

Mrs Bolanle Ambode, wife of the out-going governor of Lagos State and Chairperson of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has handed over to the wife of the governor-elect, Dr Ibijoke Sanwoolu.

Ambode at the ceremony in Ikeja on Sunday urged Sanwoolu to take the committee to greater height.

She lauded the vision of the founding mothers of the committee, which was to complement the efforts of the government in critical areas that were women and children friendly.

Ambode remarked that the committee, under successive leaderships had continued to pursue a lofty vision.

According to her, this …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 1

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 1

May 26, 2019 9:48 pm

By MarkAnthony Nze (All Rights Reserved)

The Synopsis

The English legendary literary giant, William Shakespeare once wrote that; “Some are born great, some acquire greatness and others had greatness thrust upon them.”

For Ken Fiberisima, he probably has all the above simultaneously. Born into a wealthy family, and was later to become filthy rich earlier in his mid-twenties and wielded so much power in the society and amongst his peers.

The affable and dynamic young man, towering six foot tall with handsome features of an athlete and a glistering dark complexion that always sent shivers down the spines of many …

137 pipelines points vandalised in February – NNPC

137 pipelines points vandalised in February – NNPC

May 26, 2019 12:53 pm

No fewer than 137 pipelines points were vandalised in February which represents a 40 per cent drop  when compared to the reported incident in January, according to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

The corporation made the fact known in its Monthly Financial and Operation report released in Abuja, on Sunday.

It said: “A breakdown of the report indicated that in February 2019, a total of 137 pipeline points were vandalised which translated to 40 per cent drop from the 230 points vandalised in January 2019.’’

It noted that Mosimi-Ibadan petroleum products pipeline accounted for 72 per cent of the breaks …

Man commits suicide as 2 wives engage in adulterous affairs

Suicide: Cleric urges Nigerians to study, obey word of God

May 26, 2019 12:36 pm

A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ferdinand, has advised Nigerians to always study and obey the word of God in order to have innermost peace to prevent them from opting for suicide in difficult moments.

Ferdinand, the Associate Priest at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya, Abuja,  gave the advice at Mass on Sunday.

He said that suicide should never be an option to any problem.

“When we properly study and obey the word of God which gives us  innermost peace, we will never think of committing suicide.

“I tell you nothing will give you peace on this earth …

Ruggedman insists he didn’t snitch on Naira Marley

Ruggedman insists he didn’t snitch on Naira Marley

May 26, 2019 1:24 am

Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman has further restated his earlier stand that he did not snitch on embattled Nigerian singer, Naira Marley who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) some weeks ago in connection to internet fraud popularly known as yahoo yahoo.

Speaking about the allegations made against him by Kemi Olunloyo who claimed that he snitched on Naira Marley, the “Ehen” crooner stated that his lawyers will act if the controversial journalist fails to stop. He also disclosed that a letter was written to Olunloyo, asking her to “retract, cease and desist from further defamation of the …

Q3 2018 capital budget records dismal implementation

Q3 2018 capital budget records dismal implementation

May 26, 2019 12:56 am

There are strong indications that the bulk of N2.079t released by the Ministry of Finance as at May 14 for the implementation of projects by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) may still be lodged at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Minister of Finance Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, last week, said that the amount was for the implementation of projects captured under capital votes in the 2018 fiscal spending plan by the MDAs.

But snippets from the Third Quarter 2018 budget implementation report exclusively obtained by The Guardian indicate that Jubril (President Muhammadu Buhari)’s ministers may have been largely …

EFCC investigates MTN’s listing on stock exchange

EFCC investigates MTN’s listing on stock exchange

May 26, 2019 12:36 am

MTN Nigeria yesterday said that it was being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the listing of its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

In a statement posted on the exchange web site by MTN Nigeria Communications, Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, confirmed the investigation.

The statement said the company received a letter on May 23 from EFCC requesting information and documentation related to the listing of its shares on the NSE.

Read Also: Official: MTN signs 7-year ₦200bn medium term facility

“MTN Nigeria has not been accused of any wrongdoing by the EFCC. We wish …

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