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Onnoghen: FG carpets PDP for suspending campaign
The Federal Government says the directive by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suspending its campaign to protest the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, is a face saving measure “ because the party’s campaign died long ago.’’ The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, faulted the party’s action in an in interview with newsmen on ... Read More »
Davos: Africa boosts free trade while global barriers go up
A new Aican free trade area could be just weeks away as the last few countries ratify an agreement signed last year. The plan to boost intra-African trade by half is gaining much attention in Davos this year. When you ask Tony Elumelu if Africa would profit from free trade, the Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist does not have to ... Read More »
Jimoh Ibrahim’s mother dies in Lagos fire
Mrs. Theresa Jimoh, the mother of business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, has been killed in an early morning fire incident. Our correspondent learnt that the victim, who was about 76 years old, was at her house in the Victoria Garden City, Lagos, when a fire broke out around 2am. She was said to have been burnt to death before the inferno ... Read More »
GTBANK MASTERS CUP SEASON 8 GROUP TABLE MALE AND FEMALE
GTBANK MASTERS CUP SEASON 8 GROUP TABLE A B C D E F G KINGS COLLEGE LAGOS ANWAR-UL-ISLAM MODEL COLLEGE, AGEGE. GREENSPRINGS SCHOOL, LEKKI EKO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, MUSHIN WESTERN COLLEGE, YABA IGBOBI COLLEGE, YABA JIBRIL MARTINS MEMORIAL GRAM. SCHOOL, IPONRI BAPTIST ACADEMY, OBANIKORO CMS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BARIGA FEDERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, YABA WHITESAND SCHOOL, LEKKI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LAGOS, ... Read More »
GTBank Masters Cup Returns for Season One
GTBank Masters Cup Returns for Season One of the most exciting secondary school football tournaments in Africa, the GTBank Masters Cup, is set to return for its 8th season, following its opening draws, which was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The tournament will feature over 30 schools and more than 40 teams who will compete ... Read More »
APC afraid of losing polls, says Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being afraid to lose the forthcoming general elections. Speaking on Saturday at the launch of the PDP campaign at the Southern Senatorial District in Bodinga town, Tambuwal alleged APC was bent on collaborating with institutions to win the 2019 polls. According to him: “If former President ... Read More »
Presidency has no hand in petition against Onnoghen – Aghanya
The Executive Director, Anti-Corruption and Research-Based Data Initiative, Mr Dennis Aghanya, said the Presidency has no hand in the petition against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Reacting to insinuations that the petition was sponsored by President Muhammadu Buhari, Aghanya told one of our correspondents that he also took Buhari to court in 2011. He also said the ... Read More »
Access Bank/Diamond Bank Merger : Customers Now Have Access to The Largest ATM
Have you ever had to withdraw less than initially planned because of ATM charges on withdrawals from other banks? How does it feel to know that this is less likely to happen if you are an Access Bank or Diamond Bank customer? What this means is that Access Bank and Diamond Bank customers will have access to over 3,100 ATMs ... Read More »
SOUTH WEST TRADITIONAL RULERS,STORMED ASO ROCK
President Buhari receives a presentation from Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II during a courtesy visit by some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019 President Buhari with R-L: Ayangburen of Ikorodu Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Alake of Egbaland HRM Oba Oludotun Aremu Gbadebo, Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye ... Read More »