Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), may approach the National Assembly in the coming weeks, to seek review of the Local Content Act 2010, to include other sectors of the nation’s economy, especially power, construction and information and communications technology (ICT). Considering the current level of losses to foreign …
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Transfer: Chelsea sign four-year contract with 19-year-old star
Chelsea has signed a four-year-deal with the 19-year-old goalkeeper, Jamie Cumming. Cumming signed the new deal on Wednesday after agreeing on personal terms with the club. The England youngster will remain at Stamford Bridge until at least 2023. “It’s brilliant news, a very proud moment for me and my family,” …
Read More »Another Dangote truck intercepted with 700 bags of smuggled rice in Niger [PHOTOS]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/ Kogi/Kwara command, on Thursday, revealed that it has intercepted a Dangote truck loaded with seven hundred bags of smuggled rice. The command made this disclosure via a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Benjamin Lomba. Lomba, in the statement made available …
Read More »How we stopped N500bn leakage – FG
The Federal Government has said it has blocked the leakage of N500billion across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, through the Presidential Initiative for Continuous Audit (PICA). The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Dikwa, disclosed this on Wednesday when the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies …
Read More »Juventus ready to sell Dybala, Cancelo to Manchester clubs
Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici, is in England for negotiations involving Paulo Dybala’s proposed move to Manchester United, Alfredo Pedulla reports. But it is understood there is another move on the agenda with United’s rivals Manchester City. Paratici is also negotiating Joao Cancelo’s long-rumoured move to the Etihad. If that …
Read More »Buratai urges soldiers to remain loyal to President Buhari
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has warned officers and men of the Army, to be loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian constitution. According to him, such was non-negotiable for military professionalism. Buratai gave the charge in Abuja, while declaring open the fifth edition of …
Read More »Burna Boy – ‘African Giant’ review
This globe-trotting collection sees the Nigerian megastar scale even dizzier heights than before With his fourth album ‘African Giant’, Burna Boy has become the foremost face of Nigeria’s pop scene, migrating to the UK music scene with tracks including the smash-hit ‘Ye’. With colossal singles such as ‘On the Low’ …
Read More »Suspected Boko Haram Attack On Nigerian Funeral Procession Kills At Least 60 People
More than 60 people were killed when armed men attacked a funeral procession Saturday in northeast Nigeria, according to Nigerian state media. The country’s president has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators, widely suspected to be Boko Haram militants. The jihadist group has been waging an insurgency in Nigeria and …
Read More »Imo govt uncovers warehouse Okorocha’s family allegedly kept looted properties
The Jasper Ndubuaku-led Imo State Committee on the Recovery of Moveable Assets belonging to the State Government, have made a breakthrough on their job. Acting on a tip off, the team discovered a massive warehouse Friday afternoon. The facility, located along Aba Road, is alleged to be belonging to …
Read More »Aisha Buhari reacts to judiciary’s handling of rape cases
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the determination of the judiciary in handling rape cases by ensuring that the victims get justice. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Buhari also applauded the steadfastness and diligence of the prosecution to ensure that perpetrators of rape do not …
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