archiveJune 2019

  A Software developer, Isah Kanuri, has advised mobile phone users to lock their sim cards with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) code to prevent hacking. Kanuri, who is the CEO of CompuHub, a software firm into internet security, gave the advice on Tuesday in an interview with the News...

  Says, Imo State facing serious challenges   Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Emeka Ihedioha Monday, assured people of the State that his administration will not witch hunt political opponents in the state, even as he reiterated his commitment to delivering quality infrastructure to people of the State. Speaking while...

  Assures on job creation Imo State Government is committed to reviving the moribund Oguta Lake Motel and Gulf Course, situated in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Gerald Irona disclosed this during an inspection tour of the motel and...

  *VP meets Venezuelan Vice President, North Korean Vice Premier at Presidential Villa The Federal Government’s decision to celebrate Democracy Day on June 12 henceforth attest to the Buhari administration’s commitment to progressive ideals, especially as it relates to the political history of the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,...

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday continued in a losing streak, dropping by N98 billion as the market  which opened at N13.354 trillion shed N98 billion or 0.73 per cent to close at N13.256 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) dropped 222.36 points, representing a...

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the party is set to deliver as it no longer has excuses for non-performance since it is now in control of the National Assembly. Oshiomole made the statement while commenting on the emergence of APC lawmakers; Senator...

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) says it attracted $139.36 billion dollars investment commitment from 2017 to September 2018 through its various reforms. The ministry made the disclosure on its official Twitter handle @TradeInvestNG, saying the amount was the highest on record. It said that in its...

  The European Union says it has provided a fresh 152.05 million euros to Nigeria and six other Sahel countries to bring relief to people in need in the region. The EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis management, Christos Stylianide, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja....

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday issued former Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, his Certificate of Return to the Senate. Speaking with newsmen shortly after collecting the certificate in Abuja, Okorocha said he was told at exactly 6.14 p.m. that his certificate was ready. “At exactly 6.14 pm,...

  President of Republic of Rwanda, Mr Paul Kagame, says it is within the powers of African leaders to end corruption in the continent. Kagame made this known at a National Democracy Day Anti-Corruption Summit in Abuja on Tuesday. The summit, organised by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has...