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Back to homepageMAN Chairman, Chukwudozie, Bags Sun Newspaper Award
By Abdulateef Bamgbose Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, representing Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi zone, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, was at the weekend, in Lagos, honoured as the Industrialist of the year 2022. The award ceremony, which was organized by the Sun
Read More26 Days To Polls, Fuel Scarcity Worsens
By Cyril Ogar, Abuja And Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City Lingering fuel scarcity has compounded the woes of millions of Nigerians struggling to survive the inflationary period as prices of items have continued to make a rapid climb. A litre of
Read MoreCBN’s Cash Swap Policy And Financial Inclusiveness
There have been apprehensions in some quarters that currency redesign and attendant swap may cause a category of Nigerians to lose their monies. However, the CBN’s launch of the Cash Swap Programme in Rural/Underserved Areas’ and the subsequent directive by
Read MoreNew Naira Notes: Reps Minority Caucus Hails CBN Extension Of Deadline
By Paul Effiong, Abuja The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for listening to Nigerians and extending the deadline for swapping of the old naira notes for new ones by 10
Read MoreMaku Accuses Gov Sule Of Compelling Traditional Rulers To Campaign For Him
By David Christopher, Lafia Former Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Labaran Maku, has described the alleged compelling of Nasarawa State paramount rulers by the governor of the state, Engineer Abdullahi Alhaji Sule, to campaign for him and ensure he
Read MoreGbajabiamila Mourns Victims Of Container Accident In Lagos
…urges restriction of container trucks to ojuelegba under bridge passage By Paul Effiong, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described as unfortunate and sad, the killing of eight people by a container in the
Read MoreNiger Christian Youths Call For Equity In Ongoing Recruitment Exercise
From Samson Alfa, Minna The Niger State Christian Youth Forum has expressed dismay over the lopsidedness of the ongoing recruitment exercise by the government. In a press release sent by the forum to AljazirahNigeria, recently, signed by the spokesperson of the
Read MorePolice In Enugu Smash Armed-robbery Gang, Arrest One, Recover Weapons
From CHARLES ONYEKWERE The Enugu State Police Command says it has smashed an armed-robbery gang and arrested one suspect identified as Chinenye Nwadike aged 32. A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, on Sunday, said that five firearms and
Read MoreOndo Records 106 Cases Of Lassa Fever, 8 Deaths
From Funso Ojo, Akure Ondo State has recorded 106 cases of Lassa Fever and eight deaths in the state this year. Prof. Francis Faduyile, Special Adviser to the governor on Health, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in
Read MoreUTME Registration: JAMB Suspends Major Vendor
By Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of one of its major vendors, eTranzact from further engaging in the vending of the 2023 UTME ePINs. The Board in its Weekly Bulletin stated that
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