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Buhari is ignoring Nigerian judges

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

By Kolawole Olaniyan President Muhammadu Buhari’s government record on the rule of law is chilling. Since assuming power on May 29, 2015, Mr Buhari has showed a stunning disregard for the rule of law and human rights, ignoring Nigerian judges on at least 40 occasions. And he seems to be getting

Brands and Marketing Business Features

Why content marketing is relevant for SMEs-Onwumere

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

The Managing Partner of Brandmarks Communications Limited, Chidi Onwumere, in an interview with Nneka Nwogwugwu, emphasized on the relevance of content marketing for brands especially Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). How do you define Content Marketing? Content Marketing apply to all firms. It is a strategic marketing or branding approach that focuses on

Entertainment Features

FG postpones 2019 Abuja Carnival

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

The Federal Government has announced the postponement of the 2019 Abuja Carnival tagged “Culture for Peace”.

Features Politics

Election in Nigeria has become a war for the ruling class – Falana

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has warned that if nothing was done to address impunity in the electoral system, Nigeria would continue to witness decreasing rate of voters turnout in future elections. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), gave the warning on Monday in Abuja, while speaking as a panelist at a Digital […]

Education Features

CBT proprietors laud JAMB for using biometric for examination

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Computer-Based Test Proprietors Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has lauded the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for using biometric technology in the conduct of its examinations. The President of CPAN, Mr Maxwell Akwuruoha made the commendation at an event to mark CPAN first National Symposium in Abuja on Saturday. Akwuruoha said that the

Featured Features

Why IG redeployed Lagos, Kano, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi CPs

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

The Inspector General of Police has ordered the redeployment of some Commissioners of Police According to a statement by Dcp Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters on Thursday he said the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu ordered the immediate posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to states as follows: Baylesa: Court grants […]

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Nigeria Army to court martial 70 soldiers in N/Eeast

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

Maiduguri – The Nigeria Army on Thursday inaugurated a General Court Martial to prosecute 70 erring personnel found defaulting in the counter insurgency operation in the North East. Brig.-Gen. Abdul Khalifa, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, said the court was inaugurated in accordance with Section 131(2) (d) of the Armed Forces Act, CAP A20

Brands and Marketing Features

”In handling real estate competitions, we see ourselves as Co-stakeholders”

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

-COO, Cosgrove Competitions and competitors in the real estate business are no different from other types of businesses because it can tend to strike fear into the hearts of many investors who are in direct competition with them.  However, Elizabeth Taylor, the Chief Operating Officer of Cosgrove, while divulging ample information about the concept of […]

Brands and Marketing Business Features

DSTV, other cable TV brands in Nigeria cannot afford to be complacent, as Cord cutters gain ground in America

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

Nigerian-American Head of IT Asset Management, Mott MacDonald, USA, Chris Tunde Odediran, in an interview with Mike Bamigbola, Brand Times anchor, dissects the emerging trend of cord-cutting in television broadcasting, the gains to the viewers, the threats to cable TV brands, the challenge to media planners and brand managers, and what all parties must do, […]

Features

How Two multi-storey buildings were gutted by fire in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

Two multi-storey buildings were gutted by fire at different locations in Lagos Island on Tuesday, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira in the ever busy commercial city centre. The six-storey building situated at Oluwole Market, adjacent to Mandillas Building, and another three-storey building located at Dosumu Street, both in Lagos Island, were burnt […]

Features

FG strategies to tackle housing challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

Abuja The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to developing holistic strategies involving all tiers of government and the private sector to tackle housing challenges in the country. Mr Mohammed Bukar, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (FMWH) said this in his opening remarks at the Eight Meeting of the National Council on […]

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Buhari’s speech at Russia-Africa Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE FIRST RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT IN SOCHI, RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24TH OCTOBER, 2019 PROTOCOLS: I am delighted to participate in this first and historic Russia-Africa Summit. I thank our chief host, His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russia Federation for this important

Features Sports

First Foreign player Nwakali hits Olympic Eagles camp Ahead U23 AFCON

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

Kelechi Nwakali has joined the Olympic Eagles in Abuja as the team intensifies preparations ahead of the 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations holding in Egypt early next month. READ ALSO Nigeria drops, now world’s 35th on FIFA ranking The former U17 World Cup winning captain who plays midfield for Spanish side SD Huesa was […]

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Min.Sunday Dare promises NYSC members new allowee

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

Honourable minister of youths and sports, Sunday Dare says members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will enjoy the new minimum wage. In April, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the new minimum wage bill into law, approving N30,000 as the wages of workers. Sunday Dare, took to his twitter handle to share this information. New […]

Brands and Marketing Business Features

VAT Increase: Why Nigerian brands must be on red alert

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

The increase of the Value added tax (VAT) approved by Federal Executive Council on Wednesday (September 11, 2019) is a call to attention on Nigerian brands. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National planning, Zainab Ahmed, who announced the approval said the VAT was increased from the current 5 per cent to 7.5 per cent. […]

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Daily migration to Lagos brings huge challenges — Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

Lagos – Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said his administration would soon roll out massive water transport services in order to reduce over-dependence on road transportation. -Olu said this in his speech at the Public and Private Innovation For Sustainable Cities by the Embassy of France at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. Represented by […]

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Boko Haram: What we are having today is global terrorism – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Lagos – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says he stands by what he said in 2015, that the Boko Haram terrorists have been technically defeated. The minister stated this on Monday when he paid a working visit to the new corporate headquarters of “The Sun” Newspaper in Lagos. Fielding questions from […]

Features

End of Year sales: What better moves have you made?

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Every year, as soon as the third quarter is behind us, it seems like the floodgates open, which means that customers could be in generous mood. Without warning, there are a countless number of businesses rushing to cash in on a spending frenzy. To make the most of this season, you need to have a […]

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Family ‘Waiting For End Time’ found underground after 9 years

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2019 0

Dutch police found a father and six adult children hidden in the basement of a remote farmhouse where they had reportedly spent years “waiting for the end of time.” Local media said the family was found after one of the sons went to a nearby pub in a confused state, drank five beers and then […]

Agriculture Features

Why Biotechnology is necessary in Agriculture

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2019 0

The Federal Government in recent times has been developing a lot of of measures for the application of biotechnology in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Prof. Alex Akpa, Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) stated at the opening of a 5-day workshop on Basic Laboratory Training on Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) Detection and Identification,