An explosion has occurred at an illegal refinery situated in Uzuaku Community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, claiming about 10 lives. The dead include, a husband, his wife and an only son of another family. The fatal incident happene…
Life and times of Arthur Nzeribe whose light dims at 83
The Nigerian nation was on Sunday put in a mourning mood following the unpleasant news of the departure to the great beyond of one of the Second and Third Republic politician, Francis Arthur Nzeribe. He was reported to have died at a foreign hospital d…
Six airlines pull out of planned flight suspension, raise fares by 100%
Six out of 10 member airlines have pulled out of the planned flight suspension on Monday, taking advantage of passengers glut by raising fares 100 percent. Overland, Green Africa, Ibom Air, Dana Air, Aero Contractors and Arik Air have disclosed plans t…
Martell debuts next campaign phase with Afrobeats icon, Davido
Martell, the oldest of the Cognac houses, has debuted the next chapter of its ‘Be The Standout Swift’ campaign with Afrobeats icon and humanitarian, Davido. This latest visual installment of Martell’s ‘Be The Standout Swift’ campaign, titled ‘Standout …
Nigeria, others losing $2.4trillion to lack of clean cooking energy – Experts
although Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 14.4 percent of world’s population, it has less than one percent of global LPG consumption read more Nigeria, others losing $2.4trillion to lack of clean cooking energy – Experts
ASUU strike: Group urges lecturers to be flexible in negotiation
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been urged to be flexible in the union’s negotiation with the federal government when the two parties meet this week to find a solution to the ongoing strike. The National Association of Nigerian Stud…
Dana Air joins Ibom Air to pull out of planned flight suspension
Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s carriers, has joined Ibom Air to pull out of plans by most airlines in Nigeria to shut down flight operations from Monday. This decision is coming barely 48 hours after the Airline Operators of Nigeria, (AON) disclosed plans …
Nigerian travellers to US face rising malaria treatment bill
Travelling to the United States with the hope of treating severe malaria could result in a financial nightmare as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withdraws from supplying treatment to hospitals. A returning traveller from a malaria-…
Seplat identifies how to improve diversity, inclusion in energy sector
Nigeria’s leading energy supplier, Seplat Energy Plc has identified how to improve diversity and inclusion in energy sector. Dr Chioma Nwachuku, Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy Plc identified these as the lead speaker at th…
Udom urges FG, ASUU to end strike, re-open universities
Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom State and presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to both the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the on-going strike and r…