By Shedrack Frank Nigerian vehicle manufacturers, Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) Limited, has disclosed plans to establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) assembly plant in Bayelsa. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, stated this when he visited Gov. Douye Diri in Yenagoa on Monday.Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful to win tomorrow’s match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Chelle gave the assurance at a pre-match news conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday. TheContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday flagged off the payment of N1.6 billion outstanding gratuities to retired local government employees and primary school teachers. Aiyedatiwa said that the payment was a deliberate action initiated by the current administration. “I started this even when IContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Coach Abdulrahman Gbadamosi of Sebioba FC, Ibadan, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic in Uyo. Gbadamosi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the Super Eagles possess the qualities toContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Coach Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles will give their all against Benin Republic in Tuesday’s final Group C clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria, currently third in the group, must win in Uyo and hope South Africa drop points against Rwanda in NelspruitContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market, on Monday, recorded a gain of N465 billion or 0.50 per cent, boosting investor portfolios. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation increased from N93.295 trillion at the opening to N93.760 trillion at the close of trading on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the passing of Rev Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on Oct. 6 at the age of 80. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja on Monday, extended his condolencesContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annet Gūnther, has urged Nigerian government to make necessary efforts to give opportunities and good framework for young women to thrive. Gūnther stated this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Girl-child. She underscored theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s draft guidelines requiring banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. FCCPC, in a statement by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director, Corporate Affairs, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philomena Attah Dr Uma Ukpai, a famous Nigerian cleric, international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and tele-evangelist diedContinue Reading
