A call has been made to the developing eight countries called D8 to ensure unhindered movement of people and trade among member countries. On Wednesday, in Abuja, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, urged the group to cancel visa requirement among the members of D8. Countries under the group include Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia,…
Month: February 2016
Why You Should Not Date Girl That Hates Travelling
An amiable relationship is not restricted to visiting malls, watching romantic movies and having late night dinners. Dating partners should also go on vacation regularly because it is a proven fact that couples that travel together stay together. However, if the girl you are about to date dislikes travelling, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking…
Lagos Constructs Pedestrian Bridge At Berger
As part of its commitment to ensure the safety of lives of citizens, the Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Berger bus stop. The bridge is expected to be completed within some months and be commissioned for use by the citizens. At the moment, work is going on at…
We Are Yet To Get MTN’s N50b—FG
The Federal Government says it is yet to receive the said N50 billion reportedly paid “in good faith” by MTN Nigeria after it dropped a court case earlier instituted against the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that the telecoms giants has withdrawn the matter from court and had paid N50…
EFCC Arrests Uche Secondus
Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Secondus acted as the PDP Chairman and only handed over to the new Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff few days ago, was said to have been arrested in connection with Jide Omokore’s 25 exotic…
Kannywood Star, Aisha Dankano Buried Amid Tears
The remains of one of the stars in the Hausa film industry, Aisha Dankano, was laid to rest on Tuesday in Kano. The late film star was said to have died earlier on Tuesday at her residence in Gwammaja area of Kano after a brief illness and was buried according Islamic rites. She was well…
Cowbellpedia Launches Mobile App To Fight Maths Phobia
As part of the build-up to its 2016 Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show, Cowbellpedia has developed a multi-level mobile app that will allow students to practice Mathematics questions everywhere with a lot of fun. Festus Tettey, Head of Marketing, Promasidor Nigeria Limited explained last week in Lagos, that the move was part of measures…
NANTAP Mourns Mike Odiachi
National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP, has described the death of one of its members, Mike Odiachi, as unfortunate. Odiachi, an actor in Nigeria, breathed his last week in Lagos after battling an illness for some time. He was said to have died at a General Hospital in Ikorodu. On Tuesday, February 23,…
GTBank Hails World Class Play At 2016 Lagos Polo
After a successful two-week of exciting polo, music, fashion, champagnes and cocktails, the 2016 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament finally came to a grand close on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, Lagos. From thrilling performances by players and music stars, to the dazzling GTBank Lounge where guests were treated to…
PMB Vows To Punish Those Who ‘Padded’ 2016 Budget
dget President Muhammadu Buhari has declared to make those who distorted the 2016 budget pay dearly for it. Buhari made this known on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari lamented that the unauthorised alterations had completely changed…