2016-07-22 11:55
Flying Eagles praying
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have promised to put aside all the off field distractions and focus more on the task of qualifying Nigeria for the CAF U20 Africa Cup of… Read More
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2016-07-22 11:14
Speaker, Yakubu DogaraHon. Abdulmumini Jibrin
Fresh facts have emerged on the decision by Abdulmumin Jibrin to step down from his position as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation… Read More
2016-07-22 00:37
FRSC boss, Boboye Oyeyemi
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi has charged fleet operators in the country on the need to adhere strictly to the terms of… Read More
2016-07-22 00:26
President Muhammadu Buhari received H.E. Michael Zenner, the outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria in Statehouse on 21st July 2016. Ambassador Zenner was accompan… Read More
2016-07-21 23:57
Wale Tinubu, Group CEO, Oando PLCOando PLC, has revealed that the future remains bright for its investors and stakeholders as the company is geared towards profitability and returning value… Read More
2016-07-21 23:44
CIS President, Oluwaseyi Abe
Mr. Oluwaseyi Abe, President, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has assured The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) of continued collaboration of the Institu… Read More
2016-07-21 23:30
On Monday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, declared open an exhibition on ”Durbar in Northern Nigeria” at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France… Read More
2016-07-21 23:14
Eko Boulevard while still under construction
Eko Atlantic City (www.EkoAtlantic.com), a unique, innovative development, in a vibrant environment with 21st Century facilities on the coast of… Read More
2016-07-21 22:38
Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State
AGENE GODWIN, Benin
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says a factional gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Osagie Ize-I… Read More
2016-07-21 22:23
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, said that the 8th Senate and the indeed the National Assembly will henceforth fight to… Read More
2016-07-21 22:19
Senator Oluremi TinubuSenator Dino Melaye
[email protected] 0807 552 5533
“If you live in a glass house don’t throw stones; and if you can’t take blows throw no blows. Harm… Read More
2016-07-21 22:09
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (right) conferring with the state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ojukwu, when the latter launched his books on policing at Universal Hotel, Indepe… Read More
2016-07-21 21:23
Speaker Yakubu Dogara
Some civil society groups in Nigeria have condemned a bill before the House of Representatives which “seeks to properly supervise, monitor and co-ordinate Civil S… Read More
2016-07-21 21:11
Airtel Boss, Segun Ogunsanya
· Customers can now enjoy calls at 11k/sec to all Networks
· Night Downloads of 1.5GB at just N50
· 1GB for N500 weekly
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2016-07-21 20:50
Mrs Kemi Adeosun
…. Investment in critical infrastructure is key to unlocking economic growth, while Cost reductions being achieved through fiscal reforms create headroom for capital… Read More
2016-07-21 14:29
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State
Anambra state government has mapped out over N3 billion for the development of the 177 communities in the state. Each of the communities is expected &ndas&hell…Read More
2016-07-21 14:21
Dr. Dakuku Peterside
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that the Agency will no longer tolerate the disreg… Read More
2016-07-21 14:17
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (right) conferring with the state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ojukwu, when the latter launched his books on policing at Universal Hotel, Indepe… Read More
2016-07-21 14:10
Zenith Bank Plc has again been rated Nigeria’s most customer-focused bank by the leading Advisory and Consultancy firm, KPMG.
In the 2016 edition of the annual banking industry Custom… Read More
2016-07-21 08:52
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has not indicted or blacklisted any major transport operator in the country for accident related issues.
Mr Bisi Kazeem, the Head, Media and Stra… Read More
2016-07-21 06:11
Former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday commissioned a General Hospital, council secretariat, police station and 37 other public structures to set the sta… Read More
2016-07-21 06:06
United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect… Read More
2016-07-21 05:59
President Buhari with Minister of Sports, DalungPresident Buhari in a group photo with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Minister of Sports and Youth Development Solomon Dalung, President of Nig… Read More
2016-07-20 19:57
Mr. Peter Obi
Esin Suji
There is universal acknowledgement of the primacy of Education in the sustainable development of any society; and this can hardly be over-stressed. Education is the f… Read More
2016-07-20 02:05
L-R: Lagos State Governor & Chairman, APC National Campaign Council, Edo Governorship Election 2016, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left), with Running mate Gubernatorial Candidate of All Pro… Read More
2016-07-20 01:51
L-R: Commander 435 Base Service Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore Paul Daniel Masiyer; Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem; State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai… Read More
2016-07-20 01:40
Gov Ugwuanyi of Enugu State
The Enugu State Government Tuesday, gave reasons why it approved the lifting of ban on the operation of the traffic enforcement task force of its Ministry of Tran… Read More
2016-07-20 01:27
Funke EgbemodeGov. Nyesom Wike
All is now set for the 12th edition of the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC) holding from August 3-7 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with the theme:… Read More
2016-07-20 01:19
Dr. Ibe Kachikwu
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to discerning Nigerians to ignore orchestrated attempts to sully the integrity of ministers and other senior government officials, wh… Read More
2016-07-20 01:05
INEC Chairman, Prof. Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will on Saturday, 23rd July, 2016 deploy a total of 5,603 personnel for the conduct of outstanding re-run el… Read More
2016-07-19 14:31
Lagos State Governor & Chairman, APC National Campaign Council, Edo Governorship Election 2016, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), with his Edo State counterpart, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole during h… Read More
2016-07-19 14:20
Dr. Kudo-Eresia Eke, General Manager, External Relations, NLNGDr. Kudo Eresia-Eke and Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku at Global Patriot Newspapers office in Lagos, Monday
Nigeria Liquefied Natural G… Read More
2016-07-19 10:10
The suspects: L – R Akeem Akorede aka Jaruf (32years), Ramoni Afolabi (37years)ea, Asimiyu Agboola Aka Ijaya (37years -Gang leader), Adesina Muyideen Aka Shina (27 years)The 5th Suspe… Read More
2016-07-19 09:42
Mr. Peter Obi
Today, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi turns 55. Born on the 19th of July, 1961, he remains a man of strong will and gentle speech, of imposing purpose and… Read More
2016-07-19 05:56
Cross section of the visitorsThe EFCC teamMr. Magu
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has identified religion as veritable means of tackling… Read More
2016-07-19 05:35
Gov Ugwuanyi of Enugu State
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on residents of the state not to erect structures on waterways to avoid the incidence of flood or erosion caus… Read More
2016-07-18 22:58
Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu flanked by Senate official delegation led by Sen. Biodium Olujimi (3rd left) who came to condole with the government and people of Abia state and the… Read More
2016-07-18 22:42
R-L, MD/CEO, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya while receiving the award for the Telecoms CEO of the Year from the Honourable Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu at the 2016 N… Read More
2016-07-18 17:40
Senator Udo Udoma
The need to strongly market and patronize Made-in-Nigeria goods will be the main focus of the 22nd edition of the Nigerian Economic Summit scheduled for October this year… Read More
2016-07-18 17:27
President Muhammad BuhariThe Presidency has assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfill its promise of providing open and transparent leadership for the countr… Read More
2016-07-18 17:17
Late Shuaibu AmoduAGENE GODWIN, Benin
All is now set for a befitting state burial by Edo State government for the late former Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shaibu
Speaking with sports journalist… Read More
2016-07-18 16:46
Senate President, Bukola Saraki
Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saraki also reiterated his belief… Read More
2016-07-18 16:34
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti StateDr. Kayode Fayemi
[email protected] 0705 263 1058
“Recently, the government restructured the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and almost everyone… Read More
2016-07-18 15:44
L-R: Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Presidents Shehu Shagari and Olusegun Obasanjo during Obasanjo’s visit to Sokoto…Sunday 17/07/16Former Presidents Shagari and Obasanj… Read More
2016-07-18 15:24
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (middle), being supported by Representative of the Governor, Special Adviser on Primary Helath Care, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga (right) fixing a MT… Read More
2016-07-18 14:51
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State
By Bemgba Iortyom.
Contrary to claims by Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State on the success of his Amnesty Programme, one of his aides, Gurgur Japhet, has come… Read More
2016-07-18 14:22
Ahmed Makarfi, PDP interim National ChairmanKwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday said it would resist any attempt by the state government to appoint local government… Read More
2016-07-18 14:19
Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning,The June report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) which
measures inflation rate, has ind… Read More
2016-07-18 14:15
UBA GMD Mr. Phillips Oduoza
Fitch International, one of the foremost global rating agencies has affirmed United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s viability rating at “B”, as the… Read More
2016-07-18 11:50
Senator Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District in the about-to-be concluded legislative re-run election, has… Read More
2016-07-18 11:41
CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele
By Dennis Udoma
Economic experts in the country have called on the Federal Government, to declare a national economic emergency following the decline in the… Read More
2016-07-18 11:35
Turkey government troops in control after failed coupPresident Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday, described as ‘ unacceptable’ the plot to remove Turkish elected government in a failed c… Read More
2016-07-18 11:27
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, National Chairman of APCRuling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the time-table for the conduct of the party’s 2016 governorship primary election f… Read More
2016-07-17 16:05
Col. DasukiDetained former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the federal government before an Abuja high court to formally challenge his incarce… Read More
2016-07-17 15:59
Gov. Adams OshiomholeAGENE GODWIN, Benin
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September 10th general election… Read More
2016-07-17 15:57
Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education.Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Saturday, clarified the recent ban on the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Post-UTME, conducted… Read More
2016-07-16 20:29
Vice President, Prof. Yemi OsinbajoVice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the need for African nations to quickly address the problems of poverty and inequality.
Osinbajo made the call… Read More
2016-07-16 18:22
Chief Mike OkiroPolice Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 18 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police.
It also approved their po… Read More
2016-07-16 18:19
Dr. Chris Ngige, minister of Labour and EmploymentFederal Government has said that it would partner the United States on fair labour practices to boost international trade relations in the N… Read More
2016-07-16 18:12
Turkey government troops in control after failed coupTurkey’s government said it was restoring order Saturday after renegade army soldiers staged an attempted coup, wreaking havoc in s… Read More
2016-07-16 08:23
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline has alerted air travelers of severe aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity.
The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when… Read More
2016-07-16 08:17
Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel has assured the Governing Council of University of Uyo of the state government’s readiness t… Read More
2016-07-16 08:01
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal
Sokoto state government has sought for a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the development of agriculture and related sectors in the state.
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2016-07-16 03:08
Mr. Babatunde Fashola
…Says immediate short term goal is to achieve incremental power in order to increase power supply
…Everything that everybody can do in their sphere of in… Read More
2016-07-15 23:50
The American University of Nigeria has raised its new scholarships to 67 in the upcoming 2016/2017 academic session. Examinations to select the winners will be conducted at six centers nati… Read More
2016-07-15 23:36
GT Bank MD, Segun Agbaje
Guaranty Trust Bank remains one of the top two rated Banks in Nigeria as shown by the recently released Rating Report by Fitch, a global rating agency.
Fitch revised… Read More
2016-07-15 23:24
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Ar… Read More
2016-07-15 11:22
The truck used in the attack in Nice France Friday morningAt least 84 people have been killed in Nice after an armed man drove a truck at full speed for 2km through a crowd who had gathered… Read More
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