U.S.-China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in
The U.S. and China escalated their acrimonious trade war on Thursday, implementing punitive 25 per cent tariffs on 16 billion dollars worth of each other’s goods, even as mid-level officials…
Okowa increases monetary limits of Magistrates for civil, criminal cases
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has ordered the increase of civil and criminal jurisdiction of magistrates in the state in a new push to strengthen the judiciary. Mr Timothy Agbaragu,…
World’s highest paid actor is 57-year-old George Clooney
George Clooney can raise a glass, even if he’s not starring in any hit movies. The 57-year-old tops the 2018 Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors with $239 million in pretax…
Herdsman remanded in prison for allegedly killing mate
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of a herdsman, Jaye Mohammadu, in Agodi Prisons for allegedly killing his mate over N2,000. The Chief Magistrate, Mr…
U.S contributes $1billon annually on developing human capital in Nigeria
The U.S. contributes one billion dollars annually to develop Nigeria’s human capital, Mr David Young, Deputy Head of U.S Embassy in Nigeria has said. Young made this known during a courtesy…
Okowa lauds World Bank for youth oriented projects, jobs creation in Delta
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended the World Bank for partnering with the state government on various projects and programame, which had engaged over 700 youths in the state….
Caterers fleece Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi, NAHCON boss angry
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has threatened to penalise any of the caterers, who violates its pilgrims’ feeding arrangements, during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Some caterers were…
Two Govs, Kalu in private meeting with Buhari in Daura
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau and the former governor of Abia, Mr Orji Kalu on Wednesday paid Sallah homage to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura,…
Banks’ lending to private sector drops by N600.6bn in 6 quarters, manufacturers lament
The total loans granted by Nigerian banks to the private sector declined by N600.60bn, from N16 trillion in the first quarter of 2017 to N15.34 trillion, in the second quarter…
Colour of your stool determines your health status: Here’s how
Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner, Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, has advised the public to always observe the colour of their stool to determine their health status. Adeolu gave…