Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has urged workers in the state to show exemplary services in their official duties as part of adding value to humanity.

By Vincent Ujumadu Awka -  TWO persons were feared dead yesterday in Awka, Anambra state, as armed bandits struck again in the city and robbed a commercial bank on the busy Ziks Avenue in the heart of the town. One of the victims was a commercial  motorcycle operator, while the other was said to be […]

Policemen attached to Elemba Hausa division in Okokomaiko area of Lagos have arrested two bothers who specialised in forging results of the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and provisional admission into universities and issuing such to unsuspecting candidates with an apparent view to extorting them.

OFFICIALS of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and its Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) counterpart have rescued a distressed vessel (M/T Liliana Carneiro) conveying 400 passengers said to be fleeing from Gabon for fear of election crisis.

The Lagos State Government is offering free meal for 2,000 members of the state public service daily throughout the duration of the Ramadan fasting.

Ekorogbene community in Burutu local government area of Delta State has faulted claims by a group, Bilizigha Federated Communities, on the land acquired by Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC).

NO fewer than 250,000 youths drawn from churches across Lagos area are expected to attend the Success Academy for Youths (SAY 2009), the Deeper Christian Life Ministry announced Monday. The church is playing host to what could turn out to be the largest gathering of young people in a camp meeting in Lagos.

Aero Contractors Nigeria Limited is offering an Id-El-Fitri promotional fare of N5,000 Naira for flights on all domestic routes when booking is done online between August 24-28, 2009.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Anti-bomb Squad, Mr. Chris Olakpe has urged the Federal Government’s amnesty team to include the recovery of explosives in illegal possession in its scheme of operation.

As part of measures to endear itself to many Nigerian passengers who recently had scores to settle with the airline, British Airways has lowered fares to European destinations.

Arik Air has resumed services between Abuja and Maiduguri, capital of Borno State.The airline suspended its services to Maiduguri at the end of July following the outbreak of militant activity across the region.

HUNDREDS of youths from Onaje, Asaba, yesterday stormed the Asaba International Airport site, along the Asaba-Benin expressway, protesting alleged delay in releasing their due compensation.

STOCKBROKERS have endorsed the bid by Oando Plc to raise N200 billion fresh capital from both Nigeria and international market, amidst its improved six months result released on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) weekend, saying it is a welcome development that will energise the local market and make it more competitive.

THE Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced consultative and collaborative visits to major stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, towards developing an effective and sustainable platform for partnership in accelerated human capacity development.

MORE reactions has continued to trail the recent statement credited to the Minister for Petroleum, Dr Rilwan Lukan who advocated for the transfer of the Petroleum Training Institute, PTI, from Warri to Kaduna.