Emulate Murtala Mohammed’s virtues to make Nigeria better, Buhari urges...
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday urged Nigerians to always demonstrate the virtues of loyalty, honesty and determination to make Nigeria better as demonstrated by former Head of State,...
View ArticleEthics Of Politics: Prayers Of A Good Politician
THE avis and doubting thomas all over the world may find it difficult to believe that there are committed politicians who spend quality time to communicate with God and ask daily for his guidance,...
View ArticleDiversification: The Solid Mineral Option
ECONOMISTS recall that the solid minerals sector used to be a major player in Nigeria’s economy before the discovery of oil, contributing more than 12 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product...
View ArticleEFCC disclaims recruitment scam adverts
Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday dissociated itself from scandalous adverts on employment from the commission. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head,...
View ArticleOshiomhole signs 2016 Budget into Law
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has signed the state’s N116.6 billion 2016 Appropriation Bill into law, saying the 2015 budget performed optimally in all sectors. Speaking shortly after...
View ArticleOshiomhole: The Practical Economist
On this colunm last week, I attempted to advance some reasons why Edo State can survive without crude oil, given the expositions from those who are in a position to know. I mean those who man key...
View Article$24bn crude oil swap had no contractual agreement – Reps
Facts emerged that there was no official contract signed for the $24 billion crude oil swap implemented by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Duke Oil and Transfigura between 2011 and...
View ArticleRooney blames players but remains hopeful of trophies
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney insists the blame for the club’s nightmare season is on the players and not manager Louis van Gaal. The Dutch manager has been widely criticised for the club’s...
View ArticleReal Madrid would never get away with Messi trick penalty, says Roberto Carlos
Real Madrid would have been heavily criticised for attempting Lionel Messi’s trick penalty, according to Roberto Carlos. The Argentina star’s decision to roll his spot-kick sideways to allow Luis...
View ArticleMessi petitioned to let Mascherano take a penalty
An online petition has been started to ask Lionel Messi allow Barcelona team-mate Javier Mascherano take a penalty and score his first goal for the club. Since arriving at Camp Nou in 2010, Mascherano...
View ArticleObafemi Martins doubles pay in China
Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins will enjoy one of his biggest pay days when he joins Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as he will pocket twice what he was on at MLS side Seattle Sounders. The 31-year-old...
View ArticleUse Competent Contractors, Oshiomhole tells NDDC
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has enjoined the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure they engage the services of competent and trusted contractors in order to...
View ArticleNDDC Director Arrested for Alleged Bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Engr. Roberts A. Obuoha, a Director in Project Management Department of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. According to...
View ArticleOperation Sambisa: Troops Destroy Terrorists’s Camps in Forests
The Nigerian Army has continued its offensive operations of destroying all Boko Haram terrorists remaining camps and enclaves around Alagarno and Sambisa forests. On Tuesday, troops of 81 Battalion...
View ArticleBuhari’s foreign trips yielding fruitful results for economy – Minister
Abuja – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Wednesday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s foreign trips were yielding fruitful results for the nation’s economy. The...
View ArticleMiddle-aged woman found dead at MMIA toilet
Lagos – An unidentified middle-aged female passenger was on Wednesday morning found dead at one of the toilets of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. A reliable source told newsmen in...
View ArticleJudges: Working From The Answer To The Question
President Muhammadu Buhari easily provides a good example of a living realist who sees, and appreciates, things as they really are, devoid of all unnecessary niceties. While addressing the Nigerian...
View ArticlePrince Afegbua urges genuine support for Edo govt
Benin city – Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Kassim Afegbua has expressed the need to genuinely support the state government in its bid to deliver dividends of democracy...
View ArticleDexterity: HOS wants women assigned responsibilities
Benin city – The Edo State Head of Service, Mrs. Gladys Osaretin Idahor has challenged the women folk to demonstrate dexterity in the execution of their assigned responsibilities. Mrs. Idahor gave this...
View ArticleEdo among few states not bankrupt – Comrade Joe Aligbe
Benin city – It has been asserted that among the 36 states in Nigeria, Edo State is among the few that are not bankrupt. National Vice President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria,...
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