Monthly Archives: March 2019

Read more about the article Only 3,098,193 firms registered since 1990
The Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria, CAC, reveals that it has registered 3,098,193 firms since inception in 1990

Only 3,098,193 firms registered since 1990

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the body responsible for incorporation of enterprises in Nigeria has revealed that it has registered 3,098,193 firms since inception. It said the figures are since the founding in 1990 to March 21, 2019. The number covers all categories of businesses in Part A, B and C. Acting Registrar of the Commission, Mrs Azinge Azuka disclosed…

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Read more about the article North Korean Doctor abducted in Zamfara
A North Korean doctor was abducted in Zamfara on Monday. Police confirm he has been taken to an unknown destination

North Korean Doctor abducted in Zamfara

A North Korean doctor attached to the General Hospital in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State was abducted by gunmen. Dr Jeng Sunail was reportedly abducted on Monday by men whose identity are yet to be ascertained. A statement by DSP Shehu Mohammed, spokersperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the abduction. ChannelsTV reports account of an eyewitness who…

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Read more about the article Eagles get N21m for Egypt win
Nigeria maintains impressive performance beating Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly game

Eagles get N21m for Egypt win

The Super Eagles have been rewarded by Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State for victories over the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday night. They were also rewarded for the win over Pirates of Seychelles. Nigeria defeated the Pirates 3-1 in the 2019 AFCON qualifiers last day game, last Friday and got a prestigious 1-0 win over seven–time African champions,…

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Read more about the article The secret behind the name Burna Boy
Burna Boy reveals in a chat that the name was inspired by super hero characters.

The secret behind the name Burna Boy

Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy has revealed the secret behind his name. Born Damini Ogulu, he spoke in an interview with Pulse where he disclosed that the inspiration came from super hero characters. According to him, he used to draw cartoons and found himself fascinated by super hero characters so he chose one for himself 'Burna Boy'. From his revelation,…

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Read more about the article Edo State labelled centre of human trafficking
Edo State labelled as capital of human trafficking in Nigeria

Edo State labelled centre of human trafficking

A team from the political desk of the United State Consulate visiting Edo has labelled the State as the capital of human trafficking in Nigeria. This is according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. The reports states that the team was hosted by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in the State, Chief Dan Orbih. He…

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Read more about the article Nigeria defeat Egypt in International friendly
Nigeria maintains impressive performance beating Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly game

Nigeria defeat Egypt in International friendly

The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their winning ways on Tuesday with a defeat of Pharaohs of Egypt in an international friendly. The three-time African champions defeated Seychelles 3-1 in Asaba last Friday to complete an impressive run in the qualification series for AFCON 2019. They hosted Egypt, hosts of the 2019 elite African football tournament at the Stephen Keshi…

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Read more about the article 36,000 Lagos buildings waiting to collapse

36,000 Lagos buildings waiting to collapse

Lagos State may yet be at the brink of building collapses according to the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG). On Monday, the BCPG alerted about the existence of 36, 000 buildings waiting to collapse in the State. This is coming in the wake of two-storey building collapse on Monday, March 25, barely two weeks after a three-storey building fell to…

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Read more about the article Court sentences man to death murder of girlfriend
An Ondo State High Court sentences man to death by hanging for murder of girlfriend

Court sentences man to death murder of girlfriend

A man named Chukwudi Onweniwe has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ondo State High Court. Report on Punch online say that the young man killed then girlfriend, Nifemi Adeyeoye, in 2017 at Ogbese, in Akure North Local Government Area of the State. The killing took place in a farm where the convict dragged the deceased to and…

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Read more about the article Gunmen abduct Catholic priest
A Catholic priest was abducted by gunmen in Kaduna on Monday night.

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest

A Catholic priest has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Ankuwa village in Kachia Local Government Area. Police reports confirmed the reverend father was kidnapped at about 8pm on Monday. According to the spokesman for the Kaduna State Police command, Yakubu Sabo, the assailants have taken him to an unknown destination. Sabo confirmed that a team of…

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Read more about the article PDP: APC shadow boxing over INEC server results
PDP says APC is only shadow-boxing over for alleging it hacked the INEC server

PDP: APC shadow boxing over INEC server results

The People's Democratic (PDP), has responded to the allegation levelled against it by All Progressives Congress (APC), regarding the INEC server. APC alleged the PDP hacked into INEC server to generate results it presented in a petition to the presidential election tribunal where the opposition party claimed Atiku Abubakar defeated Buhari with 1.6m votes. On Monday, in a letter to…

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Read more about the article Nigeria trounce Libya 4-0 in U23 AFCON qualifier
Victor Osimhen's brace and a goal from Uche Okereke helps Nigeria to a 4-2 aggregate win over Libya to qualify for the U23 2019 AFCON

Nigeria trounce Libya 4-0 in U23 AFCON qualifier

The national under 23 team of Nigeria restored hope the 2019 African championship with a 4-0 win over Libya on Monday. The Libyans defeated Nigeria 2-0 at home and needed just a draw to topple the Imama Amakpakabo boys. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and one from Uche Okereke sealed a 4-2 aggregate win for the Olympic team and a…

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Read more about the article APC reports Atiku, PDP to Police, DSS for INEC server hack
APC drags Atiku, PDP to Police, DSS, for hacking into INEC server

APC reports Atiku, PDP to Police, DSS for INEC server hack

The All Progressives Congress (APC), through the official spokesperson of the Buhari Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, has reported Atiku Abubakar and People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Police and Department for State Service (DSS). In an official complaint to the security agencies, Keyamo asked that "the leadership of the PDP must be invited, interrogated and investigated and those identified…

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Read more about the article Two-storey building collapses in Lagos
Two-storey collapses on in Lagos Island, on Monday

Two-storey building collapses in Lagos

A two-storey building collapsed on the Island metropolis of Lagos State on Monday, at midday. The building was already marked for demolition following the State Government's clampdown on deteriorating structures in Lagos, after the Ita Faaji three-storey building collapse on March 13. Eye witnesses say that occupants have been exiting apartments and shops located in the building. Some of them…

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Read more about the article Amuneke relishes historic feat with Tanzania, prepares for Egypt
Emmanuel Amuneke qualified Tanzania to their first Nations Cup appearance since 1980.

Amuneke relishes historic feat with Tanzania, prepares for Egypt

Former Nigeria international and coach of the Tanzanian national football team, Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed pride and honour in his latest achievement. The coach whose brace helped Nigeria to its second ever African Nations Cup title in Tunisia, 25 years ago, qualified Tanzania to its first Nations Cup appearance in 39 years. The Taifa Stars of Tanzania needed a win…

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Read more about the article APC, PDP share Northwest, North Central
APC, PDP share states in Northwest, North central Nigeria

APC, PDP share Northwest, North Central

The weekend witnessed conclusion of rescheduled supplementary elections in most regions, especially the North. Although state assembly and federal constituency elections held in the South, the Northern region was the centre of attention and tension as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) battled at the ballots for the office of the Governor. Governorship re-run took place…

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