October 2019

PFN Backs Osinbajo, Says He Is Passionate About Nigeria

PFN Backs Osinbajo, Says He Is Passionate About Nigeria

October 19, 2019 6:09 am

A delegation of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), led by its President, Dr. Felix Omobude, yesterday visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and declared full support for the Vice President as he continues with his duties.

Omobude, who spoke with State House Correspondents afterward, said the fellowship was solidly behind the vice president. The PFN president said it was a family visit, as the vice president was one of PFN’s constituents.

He said that Osinbajo loved Nigeria and was passionate about the country, which he always displayed in the discharge of his duties.

Omobude said …

Illegal Mining: Minister, Senator Accuse State Governors

Illegal Mining: Minister, Senator Accuse State Governors

October 19, 2019 5:57 am

The searchlight was beamed on the activities of some state governors yesterday as the duo of a Minister and Senator accused them of sharp practices costing the nation a fortune.

Mines and Solid  Mineral Development Minister, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite and Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mines, Steel Development and Metallurgy, Senator Tanko Almakura, in their various submissions accused governors of covertly supporting theft of the nation’s resources through illegal mining in their states.

Speaking at an interactive session with the committee, the minister said the challenge of illegal mining was being supported by some state governors who provide …

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home...

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home…

October 19, 2019 5:45 am

The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will come alive today, as music stars, celebrities and stakeholders in the country’s showbiz industry will storm the venue today for the 2019 The Headies. Now in its 13 edition, the glamorous urban music award ceremony will open with a special red carpet reception that will surely see different shades of styles and fashion.

This year, ace rapper, Remilekun Khalid Shafaru, popularly known as Reminisce, will be pairing with TV presenter and actress, Nancy Isime as the official hosts of the music awards. Meanwhile, attendees are in for an intriguing trip …

Why Igbo Deserve 2023 Presidency – Bishop Gbonigi

Why Igbo Deserve 2023 Presidency – Bishop Gbonigi

October 19, 2019 5:26 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to take urgent steps that will lead to the restructuring of Nigeria in order to rescue the country from its current challenges. Giving the advice in this interview by TUNDE THOMAS, renown cleric and elder statesman, Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi said restructuring is the only solution to Nigeria’s problems. The 89-year-old cleric further warned against Nigeria’s break up adding that such will be calamitous.

What is your assessment of Nigeria at 59?

Honestly speaking, this is not the Nigeria the founding fathers dreamt of. In 1960 when Nigeria gained independence from our colonial master, the …

Orji Not Involved In Ex-Aide’s Dispute With Hotelier

Orji Not Involved In Ex-Aide’s Dispute With Hotelier

October 19, 2019 5:09 am

Senator Theodore Orji had no hand in the legal dispute arising from a dud cheque allegedly issued by his former aide, Mr. Don Norman Obinna, an Umuahia based businessman has said.

Obinna is currently involved in a dispute with an Umuahia businessman, Mr. Nweze Francis Jele, who alleged that the former media aide of Senator Orji accumulated hotel bill of ₦730,000 in 2017 at Upper Graceland Hotel Umuahia where he lodged for four months

Speaking with journalists yesterday at Umuahia, Mr. Nweze Francis Jele, who is the proprietor of Upper Graceland Hotel, said that he was surprised that the Abia …

Police Disperse Shiites Having Procession In Abuja

Police Disperse Shiites Having Procession In Abuja

October 19, 2019 4:47 am

The police yesterday dispersed a procession of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Nigeria members popularly called Shiites around Wuse Market in Abuja.

The policemen reportedly fired tear gas canisters and live rounds in the air, forcing the Shi’ites and passers-by to run for their lives. The IMN procession reportedly started on Sultan Abubakar Road but was quickly dispersed once the Police confronted them.

READ ALSO: NAF Bombs Boko Haram Commanders In Sambisa

The Shi’ites planned to hold a nationwide procession today to mark their annual Arbaeen trek which sparked fears of another fatal confrontation with security men.

Arbaeen is said …

Sadiya Umar-Farouq Visits Scene Of Onitsha Market Fire

Sadiya Umar-Farouq Visits Scene Of Onitsha Market Fire

October 19, 2019 4:35 am
  • Assures victims of FG’s support  
  • Two more petrol tankers fall in Onitsha

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has assured victims of Wednesday’s fire incident at the Ochanja Market, Onitsha in Anambra State, of the federal government’s support towards ameliorating their plights. She gave the assurance yesterday in Onitsha when she visited the market to ascertain the level of damage.

Umar-Farouq said she was pained at the level of losses incurred by the traders as well as the damage caused by the inferno.

“We are here on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, who directed …

Nigerian Stock Exchange List Union Bank ₦30bn 10Yrs Bond

October 19, 2019 3:05 am

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) last Friday listed the  Union Bank of Nigeria Plc’s ₦30 billion  10-Year, 16.2 per cent Subordinated Unsecured Fixed Rate Series 3 Bonds Due 2029.

The bond was issued by the financial institution under its ₦100 billion debt issuance programme and its listing will create liquidity for holders who want to trade the security. The bond is expected to boost the performance of the bank going forward.

Union Bank of Nigeria had reported profit before tax (PBT)of ₦18.7 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2019, showing an increase of four percent from ₦11.7 billion in …

Enugu Airport: Rep Nnaji Lauds Buhari For Funds Approval

Enugu Airport: Rep Nnaji Lauds Buhari For Funds Approval

October 19, 2019 2:49 am

The House Committee Chairman on Aviation, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for granting the approval for ₦10 billion Special Intervention Fund for the reconstruction of the collapsed Akanu Ibiam International Airport, (AIIA) Enugu runway and associated facilities.

The approval was communicated to the South-east delegation during its visit to the Presidential Villa on Thursday. Reacting to the approval, Nnaji noted that the airport was critical to the people of South-east and environs because it was the only international gateway serving the entire region.

READ ALSO: WHO: Ebola In DR Congo Still Qualifies As Global Emergency

Nnaji …

Could Karim Adeyemi Be Barca’s Answer to Aging Suarez?

Could Karim Adeyemi Be Barca’s Answer to Aging Suarez?

October 19, 2019 2:31 am

With age no longer on the side of Barcelona striker, Luis Surez, slowing down the Uruguayan considerably, Barca is now looking for a long-standing replacement for the former Pichichi winner. Their searchlight has turned to the direction of German-born Nigerian youth prodigy, Karim Adeyemi

With La Masia not producing the players for Barcelona as before, the Catalan giants have now resorted to investing in young players in Europe and other parts of the globe where they can get promising players.

Barcelona are prepared to splash out €8m to sign Germany Under-17 international striker Karim Adeyemi. The 17-year-old joined Red Bull …

My Missing File At NIS Has Been Doctored - Akinremi

My Missing File At NIS Has Been Doctored – Akinremi

October 19, 2019 2:21 am

The Head of Department of Sports Management at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Lagos, Dr. Francis Akinremi, has cried out over his missing official file at the institute which was last seen in 2014.

Speaking during a media chat in his office, Akinremi, who is a management member of NIS said his file had been missing since 2014 and he had made frantic effort at ensuring the file is produced, including dragging the institute to the erstwhile Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, but to no avail.

Akinremi, who is due to retire next year is of the opinion …

Joe Aribo: Putting His Money Where His Heart Is

Joe Aribo: Putting His Money Where His Heart Is

October 19, 2019 2:11 am

When Joe Aribo chose to don the colours of his fatherland – Nigeria – as against the land of his birth – Britain – he seems to know what he stands to prove. In his first game against Ukraine in an international friendly in September, Joe Aribo put up a Man-of-the-Match performance to launch his international career. And if that was not convincing enough, his show in the high profile encounter against five-times world champions, Brazil, left no one in doubt about the makeup of the Glasgow Rangers midfielder

Joe Aribo has proved to be a brilliant signing with Steven …

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