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Refiners shun Nigerian crude even at record-lows, reports Platts

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Global energy data, financial information and analytics company, S&P Global Platts has said that the sheer weakness of the physical oil market can be best explained by the state of the Nigerian crude market. The once coveted light sweet Nigerian barrel is facing one of its toughest trading

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Another Nigerian, Dr Adedeji, killed by coronavirus in UK

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

Another Nigerian born and a doctor in the United Kingdom Dr Edmond Adedeji has died at the intensive care unit of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire after testing positive for coronavirus Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire, described the 62-year-old as a “respected and well-liked member of the team”. The father-of-three had worked as […]

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Nutritionist charges Nigerians on regular health assessment

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

National Publicity Secretary of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Olusola Malomo, has urged Nigerians to assess their health status regularly, knowing that good health is not merely the absence of disease, but extends to physical, mental and social well-being. Malomo made the call in the March edition of his monthly healthy living dialogue, an initiative […]

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Buhari’s government has violated Nigerian constitution with reckless abandon – HURIWA

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

“The damage unleashed on the domestic economy of Nigeria since 2015 by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration-led administration is horrendous. It may take a lifetime for the nation to recover the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has said The group in a statment signed by Emmanuel Onwubiko, its National Coordinator on Wednesday, accused […]

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We must make deliberate efforts to tell Nigerian stories to the world-Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Communication professionals, governments and all stakeholders in brand Nigeria have been enjoined to make conscious, deliberate  and organised efforts to tell the many positive stories of  the country, if we truly desire to expand Nigeria’s  reputation index globally. This call was made by top advertising mogul,  Lanre Adisa, CCO, Noah’s Ark Limited, in a keynote

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NIMASA committed to reforming Nigerian Ship Registry — Dakuku Peterside

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Lagos – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the agency is taking constructive steps in ship registry aimed at maintaining Nigera’s influence international trade. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, said this during the Nigerian Ship Registry Interactive Forum with ship owners held on Tuesday in Lagos. The theme of the

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Federal lawmaker drums support for special financing for Nigerian military

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, (Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency), has drummed support for a bill seeking special financial support for the Nigerian Armed Forces. The bill, tagged “The Nigerian Armed Forces Support Fund Establishment 2020”, was sponsored by Hon. Babajimi Benson, member representing Ikorodu Constituency, along with six other members of the House of

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Nigerian ranks 178 for poor protection of children

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

A news report released by a commission convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and The Lancet has ranked Nigeria 174 out of 180 countries that has poor performance  on child flourishing. According to the report made available to the Daily Times by UNICEF Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, Oluwatosin Akingbulu,

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Bad weather: NCAA calls for passengers understanding

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for passengers understanding over the prevailing flight delays and cancellations experienced in airports across the country due to the adverse weather situation. According to the Authority, the prevailing inclement weather is a global experience at the moment which had warranted cancellation of inbound international

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Nigerian Correctional Service begins drug production for inmates

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced the manufacturing of drugs in order to meet the health demands of inmates across the country. The Controller General, NCoS, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, said this during the inauguration of the service 2020 drugs distribution programme to various Custodial Centres across the 37 commands on Monday in Abuja. He […]

Sports

Manchester United signs first Nigerian player Odion, Nigerians react

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2020 0

Old Trafford giants, Manchester United have signed Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo on loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua. READ ALSO: Marcos Rojo seals Estudiantes move here is what fans had to say, $u!£@Sule_u1Solskjær has a plan… Sign Ighalo from China, Sparks an outbreak of the coronavirus, Football is suspended in the UK, Liverpool don’t win […]

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Nigerians react to Adeboye telling his son to fire his secretary to avoid temptation

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God {RCCG}, Enoch Adejare Adeboye shared on his twitter handle an advice he gave to his son. One of my sons once told me that he was always excited to resume in the office every Monday because he would get to see his secretary again. I told […]

Politics

In 2023, Nigerians desire a successor like Buhari, not a looter, BMO tells PDP:

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2020 0

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has said that while President Muhammadu Buhari is desirous of observing all democratic tenets in the process of getting a successor for Nigeria in 2023, he is not unmindful of Nigeria’s need for a president that will continue in the good legacies and foundations being laid by his administration. The […]

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Border closure not breaching free trade agreement – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2019 0

…Says Free trade does not mean Nigeria has to be a dumping ground The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says Federal Government’s closure of the Nigerian border does not in any way breach the free trade agreement in the West African sub-region. The minister said on Sunday in Abuja that the measure […]

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Mental wellbeing is an inalienable right of every Nigerian – NGO

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has called on the government and people of Nigeria to reaffirm that health, including mental well being, is the inalienable right of every Nigerian. Dr Ameh Abba, Founder of MHEI, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), on Friday in […]

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18-year-old Nigerian emerges overall best in WASSCE

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Abuja – An 18-year-old Nigerian, Peter Arotiba from Kogi State, has been awarded the National Distinction and Merit Award by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for emerging overall best student in the 2018 examinations. Arotiba, who is currently studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Ibadan, graduated from the Nigeria Air Force Secondary […]

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Nigerian economy is on `upward swing’ — Zainab Ahmed

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Abuja – Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning says Nigeria’s economy is on “upward swing’’. Zainab Ahmed said this at a symposium organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja chapter on Thursday in Abuja. Zainab Ahmed, represented by Mr Stephen Medaiyedu, the Deputy Director in charge […]

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How American defrauded me of $145,000: Nigerian businessman

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

Ikeja – A Nigerian businessman, Mr Olukayode Sodimu, on Friday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court how an American and alleged serial conman, Marco Ramirez, defrauded him of 145,000 dollars in a green card scam. Ramirez is accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of defrauding five Lagos-based Nigerians of $1.5 million. Ramirez […]

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If Buhari can solve youths’ problems … – AA gov candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Abuja – Mr Uche Nwosu, the governorship candidate on the platform of Action Alliance (AA) in Imo, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for creating new ministries to ensure infrastructure development. Nwosu, who said this on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists, said that the ministries would assist in addressing several problems facing the nation.

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I-G interested in saving Nigerian youths from cultism – Police

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2019 0

 The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has engaged no fewer than 1,500 students and teachers on sensitisation against cultism in Nsukka/Obollo axis of Enugu State. The National Coordinator of POCACOV, SP Ebere Amaraizu, delivered the lecture against cultism on the theme; “Challenges Facing 21st Century Teenagers and Inspiring Young Minds’’ at