President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that his administration has impacted positively on Nigerians.He promised to build on the momentum and do even more during his second term in office. Speaking at an event tagged “Testimonies of Change” yesterday in Abuja;…
HICC begins Winepress 2019 (Guardian)
The Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC) will kick off this year’s spiritual encounter and renewal tagged Winepress at the church headquarters, opposite Ascon filling station, Gbagada, Lagos from January 22 to 27. According to the senior pastor of the church,…
Army neutralises Boko Haram insurgents in Buni-Yadi (Guardian)
The 27 Task Force Brigade and Nigeria Army Special Forces School, Buni-Yadi, Yobe, on Sunday neutralised scores of Boko Haram insurgents who attacked the military base. Major Nureni Alimi, the Assistant Director, Public Relations, 27 Task Force Brigade, disclosed this…
China’s population growth slows (Guardian)
China’s population grew at a slower rate last year despite the abolition of the one-child policy, official data showed Monday, raising fears an ageing society will pile further pressure on an already slowing economy. There were 15.23 million live births…
Grandfather of corruption Obasanjo needs doctor, says Presidency (Guardian)
The Nigerian government Sunday said the verbal attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress by the country’s former leader Olusegun Obasanjo was a sign of “corruption establishment” fighting back. A government spokesman said the “puerile attacks”…
Army expresses readiness for general elections (Punch)
The Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. James Ataguba, on Saturday said the army was ready for the forthcoming general elections. Ataguba stated this at the Brigade West African Social Activities of the Nigeria Army…
Non-performance: Catholic group asks INEC to deregister 33 parties (Punch)
The Justice Development and Peace Initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister 33 political parties. The Director of Ekiti JDPI, Reverend Father Emmanuel Akingbade, alleged that the parties were weak and…
CBN may increase items on forex restriction list to 50 (Punch)
The Central Bank of Nigeria may increase the items on the foreign exchange restriction list from 42 to 50 in order to boost local production and stimulate the export market. The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said…
Osaka reaches Australian Open quarters (Punch)
US Open champion Naomi Osaka completed another comeback victory to overhaul 13th seed Anastasija Sevastova 4-6 6-3 6-4 and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday. The Japanese fourth seed, who had to fight back from a set…
9mobile appoints new Chief Financial Officer (Punch)
Telecommunications company, 9mobile has announced the appointment of Mr Phillips Oki as its new Chief Financial Officer. The Acting Managing Director of 9mobile, Stephanie Beuvelet, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday, said that Oki has…
