The Department of State Security (DSS) has freed Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, the former spokesman to the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje. More to come…
Read More »AGF Ahmed Idris, DMO DG, Patience Oniha in N2.2trn financial scandal
DMO DG, Ms. Patience Oniha The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris and the Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, are in fresh in trouble over the spending of N2.2 trillion allocation in the agency’s 2018 budget. This is coming as the the House of Representatives has queried …
Read More »Dangote Grooms Nigerian Engineers to Manage Refinery Complex on Completion
The Management of Dangote Oil Refinery is preparing young Nigerian graduates to take over the management of its 650,000 barrels per day single train refinery when it becomes operational in 2022. Already, the company has trained several Nigerian engineers in some of the world’s biggest refineries in India …
Read More »BREAKING: Kano gov sacks arrested media aide, Salihu Tanko, for criticising Buhari, APC
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has relieved his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai of his appointment for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) government for insecurity in the country. The state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, who conveyed the governor’s directive …
Read More »Stop paying ransom to bandits, Buhari tells governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the latest abduction of hundreds of students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara State as inhumane and totally unacceptable, sending out a strong warning to bandits and their sponsors. Reacting to the incident on Friday, President Buhari said that “this administration will not …
Read More »BREAKING: No more traffic diversion as Third Mainland bridge fully opens today
The Third Mainland Bridge will be open for use by 12 noon today, Saturday. The minister of works, Babatunde Fashola disclosed this in a tweet on his official handle. He said: ”Third mainland bridge rehab completed. Fully opens to traffic at 12noon today. Thank you all for your patience. Drive …
Read More »UPDATED: Abducted Kagara students regain freedom arrive Niger (VIDEO)
The students abducted from Government Science College, Kagara, Niger state, have been freed by their abductors. About 27 of the students and 12 other persons who were kidnapped from the school when gunmen struck about 10 days ago have arrived Niger State. A source at the Niger State government house …
Read More »VFD Group GMD, Nonso Okpala, buries dad
VFD Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nonso Okpala, has bid farewell to his father, Nze Okpala Chude Onyemauche, in Uga, Anambra state. The 2-day funeral rites began with a solemn service of songs on Wednesday, 10 February, at the Nze Okpala Chude compound, Ogbala Umuakparasi, Uga, Aguata local …
Read More »Q4 Report: Jumia Maintains 12% Gross Profit Increase YoY
….. as Business rebalancing drives growth Africa’s leading ecommerce platform, Jumia has reported gross profit of €27.9 million, translating to a year-over-year increase of 12% in its 2020 Q4 and full year report released on Wednesday. The report by the pan African etailer showed that Gross Profit after Fulfillment Expense …
Read More »Dangote Allays Fear of Lekki Fishing Communities over Jetty, Shoreline Protection
Dangote Commits to Protecting Shoreline, Fishing Activities in Lekki Communities The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to protecting the shorelines and fishing activities in Lekki coastal environment, thereby allaying the fears of fishermen and other residents in the area. The company said its …
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