Health

Hand washing: Simple practice, tremendous health impact!

Hand washing is an important part of keeping food safe, preventing diseases and helping children grow strong. In this report by Sade oguntola, as world hand washing is marked globally, experts say that making hands clean with soap and water is a recipe for health, especially among children. As Mama Enitan moved towards her grandson, […]

News Politics

PDP still has no confidence in INEC, Secondus tells EU

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has said that the party’s lack of confidence in the activities of the Independent National Commission (INEC) has not changed and is even getting deeper. Speaking when he received a delegation of the European Union of the Election Exploration Mission to Nigeria led […]

Politics

2019: Why APC may not have governorship, other candidates in Rivers

The All Progressives Congress (APC) may end up not having candidates for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly elections in Rivers State in 2019, going by the Supreme Court ruling and other pending legal hurdles before the party. The Supreme Court ruling on Monday invalidated the stay of execution order issued […]

Business News

Nigeria Can Drive Poverty Reduction in Africa, Says Oby Ezekwesili

The Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts in lifting citizens out of poverty. Ezekwesili’s statement was in reaction to a recently released World Bank report, which indicates that by 2030 about nine out of 10 extremely poor people in the […]

Business

Tecno Mobile Launches Pouvoir 2 Pro Gold Edition

Tecno Mobile has launched another innovative smartphone known as the Tecno Pouvoir 2 Pro Gold edition which has seem to address public misconception as the device which was rumoured to flaunt an 18karat gold back case, is really a sight to behold.  According to a statement signed and made available to THISDAY by the Public […]

Business

First Bank to Reward Verve Card Users

FirstBank Nigeria Limited has unveiled a reward scheme for customers that use their Verve Card usage in its Free Fuel Friday promotion. The free fuel Friday promo which was activated by FirstBank in collaboration with Verve International and OVH Energy Marketing, a licensee of the Oando retail brand, commenced on Friday, 19 October 2018 and […]

Business News

Digital Bridge Institute to Train 2000 School Teachers on ICT Skills

Buoyed by the success recorded with the Advanced Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI), the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) is focusing on training over 2000 primary and secondary school teachers and administrators before year end. The Administrator of the Institute, Dr. Ike Adinde, disclosed this in a chat with journalists, stressing that the training […]

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NLC Mobilises Workers for Monday’s Strike

Advises Nigerians to stockpile foodstuff Barely five days to its deadline for commencement of a nationwide strike, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun mobilisation of all its affiliate unions to ensure effective implementation of the industrial action. The NLC and its partner, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), are protesting the resistance of the federal, […]

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Oshiomhole Seeks Reconciliation with Aggrieved Govs

Concerned that the crises generated by the primaries for the selection of candidates for next year’s general election might jeopardise the chances of the party in some states, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, is making strenuous efforts to reconcile aggrieved members, particularly governors, whose interest have been injured […]

News Politics

Ogun Women Threaten to Protest Naked against APC’s Guber Candidate

Scores of protesting women took to major streets in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, wednesday, demanding a reversal of the earlier declaration of Prince Dapo Abiodun as the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state in favour of the preferred anointed governorship candidate of the incumbent governor, Sen Ibikunle Amosun, Hon Adekunle […]

News

Senate Adjourns plenary Till Nov. 6

The Senate on Wednesday adjourned plenary till Tuesday, November 6 following a motion to that effect moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan. The motion, which was seconded by Senator Emmanuel Bwacha(PDP Taraba North), will see the upper legislative chamber which resumed from its over two-month long annual vacation barely a month ago proceed […]

News

Aliko Dangote Named Sixth Most Charitable Person in the World

The philanthropist attitude of Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote group, was recognised and highlighted by Richtopia, a digital periodical that covers business, economics, and financial news, based in the United Kingdom, yesterday as the richest man in Africa was named as the sixth most charitable man in the world. Dangote recently endowed his foundation to […]

Health

Why ginger effectively relieves menstrual pain —Scientists

PAINFUL  menstruation for women comes with discomfort every month. It is one of the leading reasons why women miss work. This regular monthly pain is also one of the leading reasons for regular use of painkillers. Painkillers like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or the contraceptive pill have been used but more women are looking for […]

Business News

Lagos State Govt introduces new method for farm produce transportation

IN its quest to guarantee food security for Lagosians, the Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, has hinted that the government would encourage the use of reusable plastic crates to aid transportation of farm produce as against the use of raffia baskets. Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji […]

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Defection threat: How Atiku, Party Leaders phone calls pacified Ekweremadu

Telephone calls made by the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus,  and the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu,  were said to have pacified Ekweremadu and made him  drop his alleged threat to leave the party, The PUNCH learnt on […]

News Politics

PDP, APC Disagree Over Fabrications against Atiku, Obi

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday said the combination of its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, former governor Peter Obi has been well-received by Nigerians across the board, contrary to spurious publications allegedly being sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement issued by Kola Ologbondiyan, its  National […]

Entertainment

FEVER Video: Wizkid And Tiwasavage Everywhere STEW!!!

Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, on Wednesday released the anticipated video for his song Fever. A clip of the video shows a rollicking Wizkid in a hardcore romp with a half-nude Tiwa Savage in the poppy clip. Though both singers have been demure about the unsparing rumour surrounding their relationship, with Tiwa’s ex-husband, Teebillz, even […]

News

EKITI GOV: Fayemi approves N200m as car, housing loans for Ekiti teachers

EKITI State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved N200 million to take care of car and housing loan requests by teachers, which were pending at the State’s Ministry of Education. Governor Fayemi, who gave the approval on Wednesday, also directed the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education to put in necessary documents for the […]

Politics

BREAKING: Fayose gets N50m bail

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted a N50m bail to the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, who is facing N2.2bn fraud charges. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, on Wednesday, granted Fayose bail with two sureties in like sum. The judge said one of the sureties is to sign N50m bond from a […]