News
FG, ASUU reach partial agreement
The Federal Government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a partial agreement.Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and...
People & Power
Electoral Act Amendment: Ploy to change goalpost at middle of match- Lawmaker
IBRAHIM QUADRI
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Yusuff has said that the controversial amendment of Electoral Act was just...
Business & Economy
Ekiti lifts embargo on Ecobank, GTbank, Zenith Bank…MDAs, workers now free to bank with all financial institutions
JOHNSON OJO, Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has lifted the embargo placed on some banks by the immediate past administration.
The Fayose-led administration had...
Insurance Digest
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The insurance company to trust at all times
By KELVIN EGERUE
William Shakespeare in the book Twelfth Night aptly challenged the ingenuity of men and institutions...
Sports
Uzoho named in team of the week
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who just got back from injury has been nominated among the most valuable player for the match day 17...
Worship
Anglican Bishop explains why kissing during Church wedding is sin
The Bishop of Niger Delta West Diocese, Rt Rev. (Dr) Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, has declared that the act of kissing ones bride at the alter...
ENERGY
Petroleum marketers extends grace period ahead of suspension of operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured petroleum products consumers across the country not to engage in panic buying as it holds 2.6billion...
M2A
Davido reveals plan for 2019
Popular Singer, Davido has revealed his plans for the year 2019.The ‘Assurance’ crooner who has put in so much energy in 2018 and so...
EDITORIAL
Avoiding another Boko Haram
The recent killing of no fewer than 40 defenseless and stick-welding members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites by...
Nigeria at 58: Still work in progress
At 58 years, Nigeria as a nation has so many reasons to celebrate her political independence from her colonial mastersNigeria as a nation state...
OPINION
Fayemi and welfare of teachers in Ekiti
SEGUN DIPE
When Governor John Kayode Fayemi was sworn in for a second term as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State recently, his avowed priority...
2019: Groups threaten to dump Atiku
A coalition of 27 groups under the auspices of Atiku United of Nigeria (AUN) has threatened to dump the former Vice president and presidential...
FEATURE
What’ll happen to candidates with corrupt cases before elections – EFCC
The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has revealed that all politicians with corrupt cases who are vying...
Fond memories as Christ’s School Old Students mark 25 years of graduation
JOHNSON OJO, Ado-Ekiti
It was fond memories at the weekend as the 1988/93 set of 85-year-old Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti celebrated the 25th anniversary of...
STOCKS & SHARES
Equity market sustained declining profile, sheds N2b
COMFORT EKELEME
Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) last week sustained declining profile, shedding N2 billion.
Specifically, market capitalization of listed equities...
Equity market Tuesday gained 0.68 %
The Nigerian equities market closed the second trading session of the week positive, gaining 0.68per cent.Similarly, market breath index was positive with 24 gainers...
COMMODITIES
Oil prices hit 2018 lows over global supply glut
Oil prices slumped to 2018 lows on Friday in thin but volatile trading, dropping over concerns of a global supply overhang amid a bleak...
Oil price climbs as OPEC’s output curb plan overshadows U.S. Production
Ugo Amadi with agency report
Oil shot back up following six weeks of losses as speculation of OPEC weighing bigger output cuts overshadowed signs of...
FOREIGN
‘Breatharian’ pizza delivery man claims he gets his nutrients from the air
...doesn’t need food to live
A pizza delivery man who calls himself a “breatharian” says he gets his nutrients from the air and the sun...
Brexit ruling: UK can cancel decision, EU court says
The European Court of Justice has ruled the UK can cancel Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU members.The ECJ judges ruled...
Trump blasts Paris climate agreement, Cites France protests
US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again attacked the Paris agreement on fighting climate change, citing the ongoing protests in the French capital...
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