The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to fight drug abuse in the state. The governor stated this at the inauguration of the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA) in Agidingbi, Ikeja, adding that the menace of drug abuse was on the high side. …
Read More »We are in support of restructuring, Osinbajo says
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the present administration is not opposed to restructuring as being canvassed in many quarters. He said the administration was in support of any form of restructuring that would benefit Nigerians. Osinbajo stated this while addressing traditional rulers from Ekiti State at the palace of …
Read More »What to expect from APC’s ‘multi-purpose’ national convention
The National Chairman, of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun PHOTO: PHILIP OJISUA Tomorrow at the Eagle Square Abuja, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would come face to face with what remains of its birth pangs as it holds its second national convention. From the series of events …
Read More »NNPC extends crude-for-refined oil contracts, settles $5b cash-call arrears
The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru PHOTO: TWITTER/NNPC Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, said the corporation would continue to swap crude oil for refined petroleum products for the next six months in the face of obsolete refineries in the country.The …
Read More »Sun International and City of Tshwane Partnership Promises Awesome World Choir Games Experience for West Africa Travellers
Sun International, premium luxury hotels and resorts brand has partnered the City of Tshwane to create awesome travel experiences for West Africa travellers to the forthcoming World Choir Games scheduled to take place in the City of Tshwane from 4th to 14th July this year. The City of Tshwane, home …
Read More »Dangote pays 90% of net profits as dividend
…Delights shareholders with N10.50 per share payout Shareholders of Dangote Cement on Wednesday at the company’s 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos were full of praise for the Board, Management and staff of the company after approving the dividend payout of N10.50 per 50k share, representing 90 per …
Read More »Rivers APC Breaks into Factions Ahead of National Convention
Ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Rivers State chapter of the party has broken into factions as the immediate past Deputy Chairman of the party, Prince Peter Odike, has declared himself the acting Chairman of the party in the state, insisting that the election …
Read More »Oyegun Urged to Abide by Court Order in Abia APC Leadership Tussle
John Odigie-Oyegun As delegates prepare for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the outgoing National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, has been urged to obey a subsisting court order in the leadership tussleAbia State APC is currently torn between two factional Chairmen, Hon Donatus …
Read More »New Buses Coming into Lagos in Batches
It was an iconic sight to behold as new buses adorned some of the recently constructed Bus Terminals in Lagos for the take off of the Bus Reform Initiative of the state government designed to bequeath a world class transportation system and enhance connectivity across the state. Apart from adding …
Read More »Heritage Bank committed to innovative banking services
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Services Provider; has said it is committed to innovative banking services through its transparent MasterCard. Head of Corporate Communications of the bank, Mr. Fela Ibidapo disclosed this in a statement over the weekend, remarking that; “that is the philosophy behind the bank’s e-payment offerings.” According …
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