The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has rejoiced with Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, calling for religious tolerance, forgiveness, sacrifice and patriotism.In his message to Muslim faithful on the auspicious occasion of Barka de Salah contained in a…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned of the looming dangers that the sharp increase in the price of diesel portends for the manufacturing sector and the larger economy, if urgent measures are not taken. Director General, MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, stated this in a statement made available to Vanguard on Friday.Ajayi-Kadir stated: “MAN…
Lagos state chapter of Accord Party has urged the Muslim community to thank Allah for witnessing yet another Eid-el- Fitri. The party said this in a statement jointly signed by Chairman, Engr Ola Beckley and Secretary Lanre Ogundare and prayed that Allah accepts all their sacrifices and to use the occasion to pray for peace…
Airtel Africa disclosed Friday it has settled nearly half of its $1 billion guaranteed senior notes set for maturity in May 2024, barely a fortnight after it made a call for redemption to investors. The bond had been priced at 5.35 per cent originally at issue, according to a statement seen by PREMIUM TIMES. But…
Tragedy struck on Friday at Yaya Hassan Street, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, when a commercial driver, simply identified as Ugo, 48, Alias, “Gunners” was swept away to his death by heavy flood during the persistent rainfall in Lagos. According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident occurred at about 4pm, during the heavy downpour.The incident…
The Nigeria national women’s team, the Super Falcons, have gotten their campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations back on track following their crucial 2-0 win over the Mares of Botswana, Thursday night in Rabat. A goal in the first half by Ifeoma Onumonu and another by substitute Christy Ucheibe a few minutes into…
Over a million Muslim pilgrims have converged on Mount Arafat for the 2022 Hajj operations, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Staying the whole day at Arafat is one of the high points of the Hajj operations after starting with spending a night at Muna on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Global food commodity prices fell in June for the third consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The fall was led by declines in the international prices of vegetable oils, cereals and sugar, while dairy and meat prices increased, according to details highlighted in the Food Price Index…
Many residents of Lagos were left stranded on Friday at various pick-up points as fuel scarcity continues to bite harder. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fuel scarcity had lingered for a week, leaving commuters struggling to board few vehicles available for commuting, thereby impacting negatively on the economic and social life….
