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The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has postponed the opening of financial bids for the sale of electricity distribution companies, earlier scheduled for Oct. 10 to Oct. 16 A statement issued by BPE in Abuja, said the postponement was to give bidder...
Ondo State Government spent N2.5 billion on rural electrification projects in the last three and a half years, Mr. Sola Akinsanmi, Chairman, Ondo State Electricity Board, said. Akinsanmi told newsmen in Akure that the current state administration...
An Ivorian tribunal in Abidjan on Friday struck out a case against four suspected Nigerian human traffickers and operators of a child prostitution ring, which parades Nigerian teenagers, for lack of evidence. The suspects were Blessing Uvitare, 38, Ble...
The Niger Government is discussing with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Bank of Industry to establish a Shea butter factory, an official has said. Alhaji Ahmed Kontagora, Director General, Niger State Export Promotion...
Although the Cross-River Government claimed it spent N13 billion on the rehabilitation of federal roads in the last seven years, it might not get refunds because it failed to follow guidelines. Mr Chinwuba Agbara, Federal Controller of Works in C...
A suicide bomber on Sunday in Bauchi detonated an explosive device at the gate of St. John’s Catholic Church, Bauchi, killing himself and three worshippers. The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi State chapter, Rev....
Many would say that arguing in a relationship is bad, but it also helps you to know your partner better. Blessing Ukemena writes. In any close-knit relationship, arguing, fussing and fighting are pretty natural… almost a given. When two people a...
The best way to smarten up that bathroom is by getting the ideal accessories. It is the choice of every home, as it makes the bathroom appears stylish and attractive. Getting the perfect bathroom accessories depends on the individual's taste for mo...
Banana milkshake is an excellent drink that contains both vitamins and protein. A combination of banana and milk helps strengthen the bones. Since banana are rich in potassium, it shields the body from stroke. This nutritious drink is also good for inf...
Walnut is a hard fruit that nourishes the body. There are three main types of walnuts; the English walnut, also known as the Persian walnut, the Black walnut and the White or butternut walnut. It is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxid...
President of the 67th United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Vuk Jeremic of Serbia has announced that he has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan’s proposed theme, “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situatio...
Acting Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Barr. Ekpo Nta, has said the rising insecurity in the country can be blamed on menace of corruption that has bedeviled the country. He also said the commission...
Kano State governor Engineer Rabiu Musa KwanKwaso has taken a swipe at the chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment and deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, over his position on state creation. He said the way Ekweremadu was anxio...
After two days of suspending its domestic operation due to aviation union disrupted activities, Arik Air was yesterday given a go-ahead to resume its operation. The airline suspended its flight operation on Thursday, following scuffles between it and t...
Against the backdrop of quest for resource management by states where such resources are found, and recent threat by some South-South leaders to cut off food supply to the North, LEADERSHIP SUNDAY probes into the claims that aside petroleum products wh...