More than a year after its national was kidnapped in Abuja, the Nigerian Capital, the British Government on Monday, raised the alarm over his whereabouts, calling for his release.
Monday, February 29, 2016
UK worries about national kidnapped in Abuja Nigeria
More than a year after its national was kidnapped in Abuja, the Nigerian Capital, the British Government on Monday, raised the alarm over his whereabouts, calling for his release.
Buhari to OPEC: Oil price crash unacceptable
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Doha, Qatar, told member states of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-OPEC members that the continued crashing of oil prices was no longer acceptable.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Fred Amata emerges DGN President
Fred Amata of the Amata dynasty has emerged the winner of the keenly contested president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN. The prolific actor cum director was declared President-Elect of the guild, after beatings his close rival, Lancelot Imasuen with 5 votes to emerge the winner of the election.
Japan population shrinks by one million census confirms
New census figures in Japan show the population has shrunk by nearly one million in the past five years, in the first decline registered since 1920.As of October last year the country has 127.1 million people, 0.7% fewer than in the last census.
I didn’t collect N4bn bribe – DSS DG
The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, has denied the allegation that he collected N4bn from the Peoples Democratic Party’s governors of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Abia and Taraba states to influence the judgment of the Supreme Court in their favour in the recently decided electoral cases by the apex court.
Election petitions: Supreme Court criticises INEC for partisan role
The Supreme Court on Friday condemned what it described as recent partisan roles played by the Independent National Electoral Commission in election petition cases. A seven-man bench of the apex court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, made this observation while giving reasons for its earlier judgment affirming the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State.
INEC to distribute PVC's in FCT from March 4TH to March 10TH, 2016
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed March 4 to March 10 for the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commission’s daily bulletin issued on Friday in Abuja, added that the exercise would take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
FIFA Presidency: See football legends who supported Infantino
Before his emergence on Friday, as the new FIFA President, Switzerland’s Gianni Infantino had sought the support of 209 Member Football Associations (FAs), making up FIFA, as well as ex-internationals and football legends.
Supreme Court okays Rev King to die by hanging
The Supreme Court has okayed the convicted General-Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Rev. King to die by hanging. In a unanimous judgment Friday afternoon, a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by Justice Walter Onnoghen, upheld
the death sentence that was earlier handed to Ezeugo by the Lagos State High Court.
Designer, Tommaso Gecchelin: Advanced Smart Transportation for 2020
We have featured Next, futuristic transportation system in 2012, now, the third version of this concept has been updated with better design and more advanced technology. Next is designed to
All the times Marco Rubio burned Donald Trump tonight
For the first time in the presidential contest, Marco Rubio took the fight directly to Donald Trump. Rubio, who has yet to earn an early state victory, attacked Trump repeatedly during Thursday night's
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Zambian Scorpion:PF is busy BEAUTIFYING ZAMBIA with Modern infrastructures
PF is busy BEAUTIFYING ZAMBIA with Modern infrastructures, Beautiful developmental roads,Empowering small scale farmers by transforming them into commercial Farmers and this has
Naira ends 2day rally, depreciates to N355/$
The improving fortune of the naira in the parallel market was reversed yesterday as the currency depreciated to N355 per dollar in the market. Citynewsng investigation reveals that the parallel
Nearly 100 Indian pupils in hospital after eating school meal: police
Nearly 100 Indian schoolchildren were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning Thursday after eating a free midday meal at a government-run school near Mumbai, police said, adding that some
Record Breaking Attendance As Funnybone Debuts Comedy Show With Bovi,MI & Others
Record Breaking Attendance As Funnybone Debuts Comedy Show With Bovi, Emmanuella, Senator, Olamide, MI, Phyno & Others Shell Hall, Muson Centre recorded a record-breaking attendance for a
Ban Ki-moon identifies panacea to violence against children in Nigeria
Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN, Mr Ban Ki-moon, has identified four fundamental goals which the Federal Government must pursue urgently if it must succeed in its recent offensive on violence against children. These include a child-focused, multidisciplinary and time-bound
Dollar Scarcity: Pure water sellers protest hike in price in Abuja
Sellers of sachet water popularly known as ‘’Pure Water’’ Thursday took to the streets of Kubwa village environ protesting the increase of the cost price of the product. The protesters lamented that a bag of the product which usually contains 20 sachets and which was initially sold for N100 (Naira),
Going made in Nigeria with Innoson
TODAY, we are faced with a precarious situation where paucity of dollar and other hard currencies has led to a spiral fall of the naira. The reason is not farfetched, especially as oil prices fell from a high of about $115 to as low as $28. Yet, it is commendable that the President Muhammadu Buhari
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg:different approaches to connecting the world
Internet.org is made up of many different approaches to connecting the world. My focus at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week is working with our partners to extend each of these different approaches to help more people connect. I'm particularly excited by our progress on Aquila, our
Monday, February 22, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg:Mobile World Congress, our efforts to connect the world through Internet.org.
At Mobile World Congress today we announced the Telecom Infra Project, part of our efforts to connect the world through Internet.org. Internet.org is made up of many separate programs, including a few focused on developing new types of infrastructure to connect people in the world's most remote
Sunday, February 21, 2016
CBN drops email for deposit banks customers' compliant.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked banks’ customers to report cases of excessive and in some cases illegal charges by Deposit Money Banks. In a statement on Saturday by the CBN’s
Mark Zuckerberg: I love running around the world with this crew
Good morning, Barcelona! We kicked off our visit with a run around the city, from La Sagrada Familia up to Castillo de Montjuïc. Best way to see a city before meeting with partners on our journey to connect the world.
What are China's 3 major strategies to boost growth as its economy enters "new normal?
Since taking office in late 2012, China's leadership has proposed three major strategies to boost growth as the Chinese economy enters a "new normal" with slower growth and the world's remains
5G pioneers have lofty goals: the "perception of infinite capacity",
The future is already arriving, it is just a question of knowing where to look. On Changshou Road in Shanghai, eagle eyes may spot an odd rectangular object on top of an office block: it is a collection of 128 miniature antennae. Pedestrians in Manhattan can catch a glimpse of apparatus that looks like a
Stop sabotaging oil facilities – Lawmaker warns N’Deltans
Bayelsa State lawmaker and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Israel Sunny-Goli, has warned the people of the Niger Delta against sabotaging oil facilities in the region. Sunny-
FA Cup:Mikel,Iheanacho on collision course
Two proud clubs will be facing each other today with both hoping to redeem themselves after losing their previous games. Chelsea will be hosting Manchester City, looking forward to getting back on
Benue South Re-run: INEC declares David Mark as winner with 84, 192 votes
The Independent National Election Commission, INEC, has declared former Senate President, David Mark, as the winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District Re-run election. Mark polled a total of 84, 192 while his main challenger, Daniel Onjeh had 71, 621 votes. Mark won in five local government areas while Onjeh won in four. The result was declared by Prof.Ishaku Enigi.Saturday, February 20, 2016
Benue South Re-run: Mark Leading
The result of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District Re-run election, has been declared by the Independent National Election Commission, INEC. Senator David Mark of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, had the highest votes cast.
Registered Voters: 522, 713
Accredited Voters: 165, 093
Total Vote cast: 159, 557
Canceled Votes: 29, 273
Rejected Votes: 3, 744
APC: 71, 621 PDP: 84, 192
Friday, February 19, 2016
Why I featured Oritsefemi, Magneto in my new single: Owen Bright
After thrilling the ladies with his unique style of music in low key for over five years, Owen Bright Okooboh, A.K.A Mr Arena, from Edo State, Benin City, has released a smashing hit single, ‘My
Tonto Dikeh welcomes baby boy
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has finally welcomed a baby boy in the United States, where she delivered her baby. The actress broke the good news on her Instagram page yesterday. She wrote,
Headies award has helped to boost my profile : Aramide
There is no doubt that whenever Aramide strums her guitar she evokes a musical melody that thrills the soul. Her star power came to the fore when she clinched the Best Vocal
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