President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, August 13th 2020 , virtually commissioned the 17-story Nigerian Content Tower in Bayelsa. The tower is a project of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and will serve as its headquarters. President Buhari, in a speech broadcast via Zoom from the State House […]
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Gov Obiano has been Urged by Anambra House of Assembly to pass resolution bill for the Construction of perimeter security fences at Community Sec Schools.
The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Governor Willie Obiano to direct the Commissioner for Basic Education to construct perimeter security fencing at Community Secondary School, Achilles in Awka North council Area of the state. The resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored to that effect […]
Senator Ifeanyi Uba Reiterates call For a free sickle cell free Society.
The Senator representing Anambra South senatorial Zone in the 9th Assembly , Distinguished Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Friday, reiterated his commitment towards eradication of Sickle-Cell disease in the country. The Senator made this known during the official commissioning of the Sickle Cell Home and Center in Agulu. Speaking […]
Youths have been described as catalyst to bring about change in the world.
This was disclosed by Prof Theresa Obiekezie, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy during a media interaction to mark 2020 International youth day. Prof Obiekezie called on leaders to always involve young people in policy making. She decried job losses caused by Covid-19 while urging Anambra youths to key […]
Aribo scores as Balogun’s Rangers defeat St Johnstone
Joe Aribo opened his Scottish Premiership 2020-21 season account in Rangers 3-0 triumph over St Johnstone. The 24-year-old midfielder scored the Gers’ last goal as Steven Gerrard’s team cruised to a routine win inside Ibrox Stadium. While it looked like the first-half might not produce a goal, Borna Barisic put the hosts ahead […]
A Champions League like no other? PSG late show has Neymar & Co. believing again
Paris Saint-Germain and stoppage-time goals in the knockout stages of the Champions League – it is a relationship that has hurt the French champions more than enough times in recent years. Whether it was La Remontada in Barcelona or Manchester United’s smash-and-grab at Parc des Princes, PSG’s players were becoming reluctant masters of the shell-shocked slump […]
COVID-19 funds-: Media urged to hold government accountable
The media have been tasked to hold government accountable for the COVID-19 funds. Participants at a media workshop in Lagos made the call, said journalists should hold the three tiers of government accountable for funds received toward the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The call was contained in a communique issued at […]
Two Lebanese arrested for attempting to smuggle 338 million naira out of Nigeria.
Two Lebanese nationals have been arrested for attempting to smuggle 890,000 dollars (N338 million) out of Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday It said the two men – Khali and Mohammed – were arrested by men of the Customs Area […]
Nigeria yesterday, recorded 453 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths.
Update on COVID-19 shows that on Wednesday, 12th August 2020, Nigeria recorded 453 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, but no deaths. Till date, therefore, 47,743 cases of the disease have been confirmed in the country. 33,943 cases have been discharged and 956 deaths have also been recorded in 36 states […]
Nigeria Football Federation to disburse 2 million dollars to Clubs and Leagues in the country to cushion effects of COVID-19.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed it would disburse $2million to clubs and leagues in the country, to cushion the financial effects of COVID-19. NFF revealed that after consultations with the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Board endorsed the proposal from the secretariat for […]