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Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:42:49 +0000
Five ex-reality TV stars who have launched their shows
By Dayo Mustapha The introduction of reality shows in Nigeria has been one of the most entertaining and fast-rising pace for artists, media personalities, among others, who seek to showcase their talent and skills. Reality shows have proven to be a g...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:18:52 +0000
BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds 10-year sentence on ex-Plateau Gov Dariye
By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Supreme Court has upheld the 10-year imprisonment imposed on former Plateau Governor Joshua Dariye upon his conviction for criminal breach of trust. A five-man panel of the court, led by Justice Mary Odili, in a unanimous j...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:47:35 +0000
Wars and Rumours of War, by Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina It’s often intriguing to hear eminent and well appointed Nigerians talk about disintegration, destabilization and outright war, as if it’s a picnic. War? Not a tea party, and not something you should wish even upon your enemy. Nigeri...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:40:19 +0000
Swear me in as Senator, Jarigbe appeals to Lawan
By Tony Akowe, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogoja/Iyala Federal Constituency of Cross River Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has asked the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan to immediately give effect to the judgement of the Suprem...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:30:36 +0000
Angry reactions as Petrol hits N212.61 per litre
By Alao Abiodun Nigerians have condemned the purported increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petrol by the Federal Government to N212.61 per litre. The increment is eliciting reactions from angry Nigerians. Many lamen...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:27:58 +0000
Dry Ports: Bello warns against past mistakes
Our Reporter The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has urged the nation to avoid the mistakes of non-linkage of the nation’s seaports to rail and bad access roads while setting up Inland Dry Ports across the country. Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Sec...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:27:18 +0000
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct female students
By Abiodun Alao Suspected bandits have abducted unspecified number of female students of The Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Mando area of Kaduna State. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige confirmed the incident. He said...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:26:28 +0000
NIPOST reclaims stamp duty collection from FIRS
By Blessing Olaifa, Abuja The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has reclaimed the collection of stamp duty charges from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,  Dr Isa Pantami said yesterday. The ...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:25:29 +0000
‘How to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products’
By Chikodi Okereocha For a strong sustainable dairy sector to emerge, we need to build local expertise and strengthen relevant institutions, the Centre for Nigerian Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD) said yesterday. Its Chairman, Ben Langat, who spoke d...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:23:57 +0000
Economists list conditions for growth
By Emmanuel Oladesu, Deputy Editor Economists, bankers and accountants have listed the conditions for economic growth as Nigeria continues to fight the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic. They noted that only an economy supported by high productivity can c...



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