Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider charged applicants of HB Lab start-ups to support Nigeria’s aspiration and roadmap to become a leading Information Communication Technology (ICT) Hub in Africa. Executive Director of the bank, Jude Monye disclosed this at the launch of the maiden edition of the …
Read More »Okocha Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary
Former Super Eagles captain, Augustine Azuka “Jay Jay” Okocha has added another landmark to what is already an extraordinary life. The former footballer who is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time recently celebrated 21 years of marriage to his wife, Nkechi which has produced two …
Read More »INEC Denied Bauchi APC Fair hearing, Party Chairman Alleges
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi State Chapter alleged that the fact-finding Committee sent by the Independent National Electoral Commission to probe the irregularities in the governorship election of 9 March denied the party fair hearing. Alhaji Uba Nana the state Chairman of the party made the allegation at a …
Read More »Ngige releases names of Igbos fit to replace Saraki as Senate President
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has thrown his weight behind the quest that the Senate President’s position should go to the South East. In an interview with Sunday Sun, Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, said that both Dr Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Ben Uwajimogu …
Read More »Goodluck Jonathan has announced his retirement from active politics
Ex president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has announced his retirement from active political party participation. Jonathan made this known while speaking with journalists in Abuja. He said that as Elder an Statesman, that he will maintain the position of not belonging to any political party, nor supporting any candidate, …
Read More »El-Rufai Dismisses Rumours of Car Crash
Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has dispelled rumours of a ghastly accident involving his convoy.Reacting to the rumour on his verified Twitter handle, el-Rufai said there was no truth in the rumour, which went viral on the social media. He said: “I woke up after a rare …
Read More »End of HIV/AIDS in sight in Nigeria – Buhari
From left: Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Mr. Boss Mustapha; Director- General NACA, Dr. Sani Aliyu; President Muhammadu Buhari; Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole; and award recipient, Dr. Muktar Mohammed, during the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) data result announcement by Mr. President at the …
Read More »Okorocha to INEC: Release my certificate of return
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State who claims to have won the Senate seat on the platform of APC, yesterday, called on INEC to release his certificate of return to enable him celebrate like other senators-elect. Okorocha, who granted interview to journalists in Abuja, accused the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) …
Read More »INEC promises to work with National Assembly on electoral reforms
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would work with the 9th National Assembly to review and strengthen the nation’s electoral laws. The commission also said it would immediately commence work on the aftermath of the 2019 general elections and roadmap for the 2023 general elections. The commission’s …
Read More »Atiku, Makinde in closed-door meeting with Obasanjo
Former vice president and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; and governor-elect in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, held separate closed-door meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday . Our correspondent gathered that Atiku arrived at Obasanjo Presidential Library …
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