15 NYSC members get service extension

15 NYSC members get service extension

Jos — 15 Batch ‘B’ Corps members deployed to Plateau State for 2008/2009 are to get their national service year extended for absconding from the service. The NYSC Co-ordinator in the state, Mr Peter Atilola, said, yesterday in Jos, that the affected corps members would not pass out on Tuesday. He said, “15 Corps members […]
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Federer makes Grand Slam history

Federer makes Grand Slam history

Roger Federer made history on Sunday when he defeated brave Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 16-14 to win a sixth Wimbledon title and claim a record 15th Grand Slam crown in a classic final.

Leadership, bane of Nigeria’s progress —Buhari

Leadership, bane of Nigeria’s progress —Buhari

Port Harcourt—Former military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, has said Nigeria had remained dormant and visionless which is why “she is what she is today; because we lacked good leaders in the last 10 years.”

Yakubu targets opening day comeback

Yakubu targets opening day comeback

Yakubu Aiyegbeni  thinks he will be fit Everton’s opening match of the season against Arsenal. The Nigerian striker ruptured his Achilles against Tottenham Hotspur last November and has since undergone a strict rehabilitation programme. After responding well to treatment he has set his sights on the Toffees’ Barclays Premier League match with the Gunners on […]

Labour laments rising cases of fraud in banks

Labour laments rising cases of fraud in banks

ORGANISED Labour in the financial sector of the nation’s economy has blamed perceived rising cases of frauds, robberies and other unethical practices in the banking sector to employers increasing penchant for employment of contract, casual and other forms of non-pensionable employments who see themselves as unwanted and have no stake in the sector.

GKS charges militants on FG amnesty proposals

GKS charges militants on FG amnesty proposals

Speaking on the moves by the Rivers and Lagos states’ governments to ban all forms of noisy religious worship within their states, the ministers noted the abuse of the freedom of worship by some religious groups, stating that the worship of God should not be characterised by noise and long prayers as it ought to be a quiet, sober and solemn affair.

Lagos petitions tribunal over census result

Lagos petitions tribunal over census result

THE Lagos State Government has formally petitioned the National Census Tribunal contesting the figure of 9,113,605 declared by the National Population Commission (NPC) as the population of Lagos.

We deserved to win — Olawale

We deserved to win — Olawale

Beach Eagles’ hero, Isiaka Olawale, has said that Nigeria rightly deserved to emerge African champions after shooting the team to a thumping victory over Cote d’ Ivoire on Sunday in Durban, South Africa.

Sapele residents hail PHCN

Sapele residents hail PHCN

By Emma Arubi WARRI—RESIDENTS of Sapele metropolis in Delta State have commended the Business Manager of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), Mr. Fola Jinadu, for ensuring steady power supply in the town.