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Promoters of the Lekki Deep Seaport said that the port project will be delivered on schedule as construction works reaches 80 per cent, a development that will change the face of port operation in Nigeria. The $1.57b deep port is spread over 90 hectares of land in the heart of Lagos free zone, […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has sentenced the former Rector of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Dr. Edna Mogekwu, to jail for refusing to honour invitations on allegations of corruption. A statement by the ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, on Monday indicated that affected persons were charged before Justice Marshal […]
A part of efforts to end the on-going strike, the Academic Staff Union of Universities is expected to meet the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige on Tuesday (today). Charles Akpan, spokesman of the Ministry of Labour and Employment disclosed this to newsmen on Monday. “The minister will meet with the ASUU […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed March 26 for its national convention. The development comes weeks after the party announced that the national convention would hold on February 26. Speaking on Monday at a media briefing in Abuja, John Akpanudoedehe, national secretary of the APC caretaker committee, said zonal congresses would now […]
The Federal Government has sympathised with Nigerians over unforeseen hardship occasioned by scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and called for patience in finding lasting solutions to the problem. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, made the appeal on Sunday in a statement by his Senior Adviser (Media & Communications), Horatius […]
British YouTube star and founder of SBTV, Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31. Jamal was the son of singer and Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards. Born in 1991, he started his journey into film making at 15 when his parents gifted him a video camera as Christmas present. Edwards founded SBTV, […]
Domestic airlines have hiked their fares by about 100 per cent, with a one-way economy ticket selling for over N50,000 while Federal Government says it has not been informed of the hike in air fares effected by airline operators. According to the Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, when […]
Monarchs in the Delta North Senatorial district on Saturday endorsed the Delta Central 2023 (DC-23) group’s bid to produce the next governor of Delta State. The traditional rulers council gave their endorsement on the group’s visit on to the council Saturday in Asaba. Speaking on behalf of the monarchs, The Asagba of […]
Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19. Buckingham Palace confirmed this in a statement on Sunday stating that “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the […]
Blessing Okagbare, Nigerian sprinter has been handed a 10-year ban for doping violations. The 33-year-old has been handed five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case. Okagbare was a medal contender for the women’s 100m at […]
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