The National Assembly says details of the 2016 budget it recently passed would be ready in the next two weeks. This followed a disclosure by the Presidency that President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to assent the budget because he was waiting for the main document passed by the National Assembly. The Presidency said it must…
A training to properly manage the situation of kidnapping and insurgency in the country has been commenced by the Nigerian military. This is aimed at keeping stakeholders in the security sector abreast on new ways of tackling the issues, which is getting rampart. The training, we gathered, is among security agencies in the country. Declaring…
Nigerian Professional Football League side, Sunshine Stars, has received a fine of N6 million as punishment for violent conducts by some of its fans during a week-nine match against Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan, Oyo State. The body in charge of the league, League Management Company, LMC, said the Akure-based football club breached some of…
One of the leading banks in Nigeria and Africa, Union Bank Plc, has unveiled two more improved branches in Lagos with new technology and superior product offerings. This is in line with its resolve to ensure and exceed customer satisfaction. Customers of Union Bank have been praising the financial institution for its improved services and technology,…
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take decisive action to end the lingering political violence in the State and to bring the perpetrators to book. The party made the request in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday in which it commended the President…
Talented music artiste, Bassey Okon Bassey, fondly called Baci, has again shown why he is poised to take centre stage in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The handsome singer has given party goers something to get them busy on the dance floor at functions and clubs. This time, Baci is not taking ‘100 Bottles’ alone but…
It was a night of night glamour and fun as the best of Nigerian culture, fused with the rich cultural heritage of Okirika came on stage last Saturday in Lagos when Heritage Bank sponsored Seki Dance drama before a select audience of arts lovers Seki, which was an official entry to the 10th anniversary of…
After much anticipated countdown to actor cum society big shot, Jazzy Okey’s child dedication, it finally held last Sunday being Easter amidst pomp and pageantry. Interestingly, the event started after an outing service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, World Bank area, Owerri in Imo state where little Jason got officially dedicated to God. According to…
Capital Oil boss, Ifeanyi Ubah, recently lost his cool when he slapped the goalkeeper of Heartland FC, Ebele Obi. The billionaire businessman was caught on camera assault the player during a fracas on the field of play during a Nigeria Premier League game between his club, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, and Heartland FC. Violence erupted during…
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s foremost investment conglomerate has announced its audited 2015 Financial Results. The Group posted a profit before tax of N3.3bn for the period under review. Transcorp Group Operating Profit went up by 11% from N14bn in 2014 FY to N15bn. Its posted turnover of N40.8bn and profit before tax…