In the past six months, Nigerians have witnessed an uncontrolled increase in the price of cement, a key material in the construction industry. TEMILOLUWA O’PETERS writes on the impact on building projects Mid-April 2020, Mr Idowu Adesina, an accountant, started the expansion of his family house to a two-storey building. Trying to take advantage of…
The nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance almost went violent in Kaduna as the protester attempted to force themselves into Government House. The protesters also attempted to blocked major roads leading to the Government House. The protest however turned violent when demonstrators started burning tires and throwing stones in an attempt to force their…
Chairman/CEO Channels Incorporated, Dr.John Momoh, Chairman/Managing Director Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz and Managing Director/Country Chair, Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited, Osagie Okunbor have been nominated for awards by the Government College Ughelli at the school’s 80th Anniversary. Other awardees are Chairman, Brownhill Group, Amaju Melvin Pinnick; Chairman/CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema; Miller…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the North West Zone, has kicked against non representation of Christians in the governing board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC). President Bola Tinubu had on September 28, submitted names of members of the Governing Board of the Commission to the Senate for confirmation. Those nominated by…
Gunmen have reportedly killed Yahaya Kambasya, a pastor, and abducted 20 others in Farin Dutse, Kauru LGA of Kaduna state. The bandits were said to have invaded the community in the early hours of Tuesday. Kambasya preached at the United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN), popularly known as HEKAN. Members of the church were…
The Defence Headquarters has dispelled rumours of mass retirement of senior army officers over the recent appointment of Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff ( COAS). Addressing journalists at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja, acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. Gen. Benard Onyeuko, dispelled such insinuation, saying there was…
