A Governorship Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the Nov. 16 election in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure, has said nothing is threatening his chance to be the next governor of the state. Akintelure stated this in an interview with the News Agency of...
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Micheal Ugochukwu Stephen, popularly known as Rugged man sits with host of viral TV show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo to discuss the evolution of his career, the viral attack he faced in London, and what happened between him, 9ice and 9ice’s ex-wife, Tony Payne. Speaking of how his career...
The early morning downpour which caused heavy flood on Tuesday in Lagos, overran the Command Bridge in Ipaja, Alimosho Local Government Area. Consequently, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advised residents of Command area to take alternative routes. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency...
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out the petition filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) against the election victory of Gov. Ahmed Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nov. 11 governorship poll in the state. The three-member...
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of six people by bandits in an attack on Faskari Local Government Area of the State. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO,ASP Abubakar Aliyu , confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday . He said that 10 people...
[OPINION] Female condoms match male counterparts in safety, yet underutilized By OLUWAKEMI GBADAMOSI
[OPINION] Female condoms match male counterparts in safety, yet underutilized By OLUWAKEMI GBADAMOSI
Despite high rates of HIV infection among women globally, the number of female condoms distributed accounts for only 1.6 percent of total condom distribution. As we commemorate International Condoms Day, marked on 13th February every year, a day dedicated to promoting the use of condoms as a safer sex...
New offshore drilling and deepwater development projects are driving Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to be explored at the upcoming Invest in African Energy 2024 forum Sitting on an estimated 203 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Nigeria is on a mission to monetize its gas resources and become...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to implement a regional 30 by 30 plan aimed at securing at least 30 per cent of the planet by 2030. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the ECOWAS...
Entrepreneurs can benefit from new ideas on ways to address a particular issue or ideas for growth Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, in collaboration with the federal government have unveiled the distribution of 30,436 bags of 25kg rice and maize grains as palliatives to 9 LGAs of the state in...
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday said it generated N1.2 billion as revenue across cinemas in the country in January. Its National President, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, who disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said total viewers across cinemas...
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Tuesday called for collaboration, innovation and proactive action to mitigate emerging risks ahead of 6G deployment. the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this during a two-day Telecoms Industry Risk Management conference, held in Lagos with the theme, “Evolution...
Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested no fewer than 109 persons for alleged illegal mining in Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Shehu Nadada, made this known while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Lafia. The CP said...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has assured of its readiness to provide support for King’s College, London, on its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) toward establishing a medical school in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, made this known...
The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to liaise with the commission to investigate alleged mismanagement and abandonment of Amassoma Community Shoreline Protection Project in Bayelsa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ambaiowei Ebikebina (PDP-Bayelsa), during plenary...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the Nigerian Film industry and other critical stakeholders to redouble their efforts in identifying and promoting creativity, particularly narratives that empower the girl child. The Minister made the call at the unveiling...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tinubu, who departed Addis Ababa in the morning on Monday, arrived in Abuja around 3:40 pm. While in Ethiopia, the Nigerian leader actively participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Command has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as yahoo boys. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Mr. Oyewale said the suspected yahoo boys were...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled 14 students of the institution, including 500 Level students, for various examination offences. The university’s spokesperson, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. Akogun noted that the students were...
The Federal High Court 2, Minna, on Monday adjourned a N140 billion ground rent suit filed against North-South Power Company Limited and the Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, to March 11. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit was instituted by Niger State Internal Revenue Service...