As a show of support for the growth of African culture and heritage, His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is set to storm the maiden edition of Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAP Awards). The awards which is scheduled for 18th November, 2017 …
Read More »Technology coys to lobby for immigrant ‘Dreamers’ to remain in U.S.
Facebook Mark Zuckerberg speaking with Dreamers at his home Some major technology companies and industries are planning to launch a coalition to demand legislation that will allow young, illegal immigrants a path to permanent residency, according to Media reports. The Coalition for the American-Dream intends to ask Congress to pass-bipartisan-legislation …
Read More »Facebook announces news subscription models of Instant Articles
Facebook announced news subscription models of Instant Articles on Thursday, initiatives to help struggling news organizations gain paid subscribers, following a similar move unveiled earlier this month by Google. The social network giant said it will test “premium news models” for organizations that deliver their content on Facebook, to enable the …
Read More »DMO clarifies position on USD5.5 Billion external capital raising
DMO DG, Patience Oniha The Debt Management Office, DMO has clarified the plans of the Federal Government to source for capital from the International Financial Markets. In a recent statement, the DMO stated that the proposed USD5.5 billion comprises of two components: USD2.5 billion new borrowing and USD3 billion for …
Read More »Senate to probe AGF, Immigration boss over racketeering
The Senate has invited the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Minister of Interior, Abdulraham Danbazau, over alleged racketeering at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through phoney by service providers. The unnamed service providers are involved in NIS functions like issuance of Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens …
Read More »Drug Abuse: Over 3m Bottles Of Codeine Consumed Daily In Kano, Jigawa – Senate
The Senate on Tuesday raised the alarm over the consumption of over three million bottles of codeine syrup in Kano and Jigawa States on a daily basis. This was as it stated that the 19 states of the North are not exempted from the growing menace of drug abuse, particularly …
Read More »Ex- NYSC chief Bomoi is dead
The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Yusuf Bomoi (retd), is dead. NYSC said in a statement that Bomoi died on Monday after a brief illness. He was buried same day in Abuja. The statement said: “Brigadier General Bomoi was the 13th Director-General who served …
Read More »ASUU suspends strike, directs lecturers to resume today
ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU, has officially suspended its one month, six days strike. ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement in Abuja, late Monday, night shortly after a meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. Ogunyemi said universities …
Read More »MEND claims responsibility for Ishawo, Ikorodu, pipeline attacks
Reports reaching us indicate that the Movement for the emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND), has claimed responsibility for the continuous vandal attack oil pipelines that runs through Ishawo, Ikororodu, some parts of Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode among other areas. Our investigation reveals that the militants have vowed to avenge the …
Read More »Police arrest 3 men with human heads, hands in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Tuesday said it arrested three male suspects, with two human heads and hands in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Fimihan Adeoye, told newsmen in Osogbo that the suspects were arrested on Aug. 29 during a police stop and search operation. “On Aug. …
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