archiveMarch 2, 2017

The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) and the Market Capitalization decreased by 1.40 per cent, while the year-to-date return stood at -7.61 per cent. The All-Share Index closed at 24,829.59 against the previous close of 25,183.10 while Market Capitalization closed at ₦8.593 trillion against previous close of ₦...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the failure of the security agencies to arrest and bring to book those responsible for the killings in the Southern Kaduna is the reason why the crisis remains endless and charges them to wake up to their responsibilities. Despite the curfew and...

The Standing Committee on Reconciliation of the People Democratic Party (PDP) headed by Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has decided that political solution is the best option for solving the protracted crises in the party. At its meeting held on the 2nd of March, 2017 in Abuja, reviewed recent developments in...

The Nigerian Army has again commended Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for placing security as one of his administration's top priority and for his continuous support to security agencies as well as the provision of modern crime fighting equipments. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Brutai gave...

The Niger Delta Youths Coalition (NDYC) on Thursday condemned the dastardly killing in Ohali-Elu town in Rivers State allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen. The organisation also called on Ms Ankio Briggs to hurriedly lead a protest to condemn the attack. The herdsmen who were in the midst of the indigenes...

To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Specialists’ Hospital, Kano which gulped over N200 million. The 900 bed capacity hospital, reputed for highest number of in-patients in sub-Saharan Africa, has...

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has shut down the Warri refinery after gas turbine generators that supply power to the plant was said to have tripped off. The 125,000 barrel per day refinery only resumed production in January, after its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) was revved up and it...

A former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali has forfeited 47 cars to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this on Wednesday in the performance report it presented to the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and financial Crimes chaired by Senator Chukuwuka Utazi...

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after rigorous screening. The newly confirmed CJN listed the rebranding of the country’s judiciary among his top priorities for the Third Arm of Government. Onnoghen, who has been acting as CJN since November...