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Adeboye, beacon of hope for those in search of salvation- Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Lagos – The APC National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Monday described Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, as “a beacon of hope for those in search of salvation”. Tinubu made the remarks in his congratulatory message to Adeboye contained in a

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Ile-Arugbo demolition: Settlement fails as parties declined agreements

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Ilorin – A High Court sitting in Ilorin has fixed March 25, for definite hearing in the Ile-Arugbo demolition case as parties refused to agree on terms of the settlement. Justice Abiodun Adebara, while fixing the date, commended the effort of the parties in their meetings for settlement. Adebara however said that the case must […]

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Coronavirus: Symptoms, Transmission, Safety Tips

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria.  The case was confirmed from an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on February 25, 2020. He was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of […]

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Coronavirus: List of countries tested negative

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus originated from the city of Wuhan, China, below is the list of countries that tested negative, with the first suspected dates of cases. Ecuador (26 January) Botswana (30 January) Czech Republic Namibia (01 February) Peru READ ALSO Denmark reports first coronavirus case as Germany ramps up response Maldives (30 […]

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At fix politics conference, stakeholders identify, proffer solution to Nigeria’s political crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

Last week Monday is one day that will remain evergreen in the minds of many Nigerians, especially those who put a high premium on developing a political system that will not only be workable for the Nigerian political system and possibly peculiar to the nation’s diverse cultural and political divide, but will also be acceptable […]

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EFCC Radio takes-off soon

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said, on Monday, that the commission had secured 1,266 convictions from January 2019 till date and that EFCC Radio is on the verge of a take-off. Magu disclosed this at a press conference marking the passing out parade of the Detective Inspector […]

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Expansion of Lagos-Ibadan, Badagry expressways to 10 lanes each not possible – Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

Lagos – The Senate will resolve issues of lack of diesel supply slowing down construction works on a section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway rehabilitation/reconstruction. Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Sen. Adamu Aliero, made this known  when he led a delegation of members of the committee during oversight inspection of roads in Lagos on Friday. Aliero

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Oshiomole donates 200 Bags of Rice to IDPs in the North East

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Jalingo – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole,on Thursday made a personal donation of 200 bags of rice to persons displaced by various crisis in Taraba to ameliorate their plight. Oshiomhole was represented by the state party chairman, Mr Ibrahim El-Sudi, at the presentation of the items. He said […]

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Magu seeks public ownership of anti-corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu on Thursday called for public ownership of the fight against corruption. Magu disclosed this in Abuja at a joint media briefing with Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and […]

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Nigerian woman produces brake, clutch levers in Anambra [Video]

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Ukamaka Okoye, a woman who hails from Enugu State, has been spotted by BBC Igbo for producing brake and clutch levers for automobile companies in Nigeria. According to Okoye, she produces for Nine brands of bikes in Nigeria and battery head terminals for all cars. She noted that all her materials are locally sourced from […]

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Corruption fight: AGF Malami & OPL Malabu deal, Goje case, JP Morgan

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

Recently the media was awashed with news reports on the inaction and actions taken by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) on the fight against corruption in the country. In this write up Dr.Umar Jibrilu Gwandu takes a look at Malami actions , AGF’s power to enter Nolle […]

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Commonwealth: What Buhari, PM Johnson agreed on – Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Presidency says the stage is set for a new trade regime between the UK and its old partners as well as an alignment with new trading partners following the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, […]

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Pneumonia: Two million children risk death in Nigeria – Report

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

A new report, ‘’the modelling by Johns Hopkins University’’ has revealed that unless more is done to fight pneumonia, about two million children in Nigeria would risk death in the next decade. The report disclosed that malnutrition, air pollution and the lack of access to vaccines and antibiotics are among the drivers of preventable deaths […]

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Why Coca-Cola will continue to use plastic bottles

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

Coca- Cola’s senior vice president and communications and sustainability officer, Bea Perez has highlighted reasons the company will not ban the use of plastic bottles in packaging their product to their customers. Perez said during the 2020 World Economic Forum held at Davos, Switzerland, that Coca-Cola will not ditch single-use plastic bottles because consumers still

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Buhari meets EU commissioner, assures end to north east conflict

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says though it may take a bit longer, the nation will surely put to an end to cases of social disorder in the north eastern part of the country and move ahead. The president gave the assurance when he received the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, at the […]

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I eat outside whenever my wife refuses to cook, to avoid a fight – Husband

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

Some men in Jos have explained why they eat outside, instead of their homes. The men expressed the viewpoint in separate interviews on Tuesday in Jos. According to them, they eat outside sometimes to reduce tension at home, and to prove a point to their wives. A trader, Mr Edit Okon, said his wife was […]

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SERAP asks court to force governors to publish pension details since 1999

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2020 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to order the 36 state governors in Nigeria to “publish details and breakdown of payment of pensions to each of the former governors and other ex-officials, and the names and number of ex-governors and other officials receiving pensions under their […]

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Oba of Benin visits Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2020 0

Port Harcourt – The Oba of Benin kingdom, Omo n’oba n’Edo uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on Monday evening paid a thank you visit to Port Harcourt in Rivers. The visit was the first to the state since his installation as the Benin monarch in 2016. Mr Ebel Egaton, Chairman, Degema Reconciliation and Chieftaincy Committee, […]

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Impacts of major judicial pronouncements, events in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

The Nigeria judiciary will remember 2019 as the year its head was convicted. Indeed, 2019 began amidst fears that the turbulent events of the preceding year 2018 which saw the midnight arrests of seven serving judges would repeat itself. That fear was at its height early in the year and just as the judiciary was […]

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Diaspora Remittances: Why exchange rate stability is key to Nigeria’s growth agenda

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2020 0

There is no doubt about the effects of the Bureaux De Change (BDCs) contributions towards Nigeria’s economic growth agenda and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) commitment to exchange rate stability over the years. MOTOLANI OSENI writes on the BDCs access to multiple streams of forex earnings to deepen the market, keep the naira stable […]