NCC releases new short code to stop unsolicited SMS

THE Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, has released a new short code, 2442, for stopping unsolicited  SMS, as the commission reiterated that it remains committed to availing telecom consumers with valuable information on their right to quality service.

Barcelona to report Malaga president’s offensive tweet

Madrid – Spanish giants Barcelona will report Malaga president Abdullah Al-Thani to the nation’s football governing body and La Liga authorities over comments he made about the club on social media
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Barcelona’s midfielder Andres Iniesta vies with Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic (bottom) during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match Juventus vs Barcelona, on April 11, 2017 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. / AFP PHOTO

CELEBRANT OF THE DAY "Allison Adekunle Ismail"

Allison Adekunle Ismail

NCP chieftain urges Ize-Iyamu, others to join Obaseki to develop Edo

Pastor Peters Omoragbon, National Conscience Party (NCP) 2016 governorship candidate in Edo, says it is time for all candidates that lost in the election to join hands with Gov. Godwin Obaseki to build the state.

Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki

Omoragbon spoke in an interview in Lagos while reacting to the election tribunal’s April 14 verdict in Benin.

Suspended SGF, Babachir Lawal, holds closed door meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

President Buhari today ordered Babachir's suspension following allegations that he awarded fictitious contracts to some companies using his office as the Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on the North East PINE. 

‘Nigerian farmers are technology illiterate

Mechanised Agricuture

THE declining oil revenue means that Nigeria desperately needs to diversify into other promising sectors. Sectors the nation considers vibrant enough to sustain the economy include  Technology and Agriculture. As it turns out, both sectors complement each other. 

Lagos true role model for growing businesses in Nigeria – FG

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah
…Friendly Business Environment Key To Improved GDP, Says Ambode 

The Federal Government on Thursday described Lagos State as a true model of the vision of improving on the ease of doing business and turning Nigeria into one of the easiest and most attractive places for investors in the world.

Easter: FRSC boss urges obedience to traffic rules

FRSC officials

Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has urged Nigerians, especially motorists, to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations during the Easter celebrations. Oyeyemi, according to a statement by spokesman of the Corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, gave the advice in his Easter message to the nation.

Exposed: Ex-PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu Owns Ikoyi Home Where $43.4m, N23.2m, £27,800 Was Found

Adamu Mu’azu, former PDP national chairman

The owner of the residential building at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, where $43.4m, N23.2m, £27,800 was discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday has been revealed.

EFCC Raids Ex-President Jonathan’s Cousin’s Company

Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday raided a Bayelsa State construction company owned by Robert Azibaola, cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Divorce Cases: Ambode shows concern

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday expressed worry that divorce exposed children to abuse and neglect and hinder their effective development. Ambode made the observation at the National Conference of Family Court Judges and Magistrates in Lagos.

Ahmed Musa to sue over wife beating reports

Leicester and Nigerian forward,Ahmed Musa is considering legal action after his agent described reports that he was arrested for beating up his wife on her birthday as “inaccurate”.

Constituents vow to recall suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin over his call for President Buhari to resign

Last week, suspended House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin, called for the resignation of President Buhari. In a series of tweets, Jibrin said pictures of President Buhari that have been released in recent times, show a man that seriously needs home care and not someone that should be burdened with office work(Read here)

Osun donates Opon Imo to rescued Chibok School Girls

Osun donates Opon Imo to rescued Chibok School Girls

The State Government of Osun has donated Opon Imo ‘Tablets of Knowledge’ to rescued Chibok School girls towards their rehabilitation

Buhari launches Economic Recovery Plan

ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja formally launched the Economic Growth and Recovery Plan for a period of three years, covering 2017 to 2020. The launch took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 

Customs boss, Ali: Senate’s rift with Presidency worsens

Pres Mohammadu Buhari, Col. Hameed Ali (retd). and Bukola Saraki

• Court cannot stop Ali from appearing in uniform — Senate 
• APC’s NWC meets party’s senators tomorrow 
• Presidency, Senate face-off bad for Nigeria – Lagos Catholic Archbishop

FG to spend 4% of proposed 2017 budget on importation of software

WHILE Nigeria expends about $2.8 billion annually on the importation of information communications, ICT, good and services, a huge amount of almost $1 billion, or about 4% of the proposed 2017 annual budget will be spent on software importation. 

President Buhari congratulates Ebenezer Obey as he turns 75

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated  legendary musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Fabiyi Obey as he celebrated his 75th birthday today, April 3, 2017. Special Adviser to the President Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the President congratulated Obey in a letter to the veteran musician that partly reads: