Ogbulafor scores PDP Govs high on performance
By Henry Umoru Abuja – The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor said yesterday that most of the incumbent governors are better focused with defined agenda than their predecessors in meeting the developmental needs of their people.
Ikpeba, Izamoje urge Eagles to avoid mathematics
A total of 29 players in Nigeria’s team preparing for this year’s Fifa Under-17 World Cup are believed to have failed the MRI bone scan test.A letter from Fifa to the NFF over the weekend stated that: “13 out of the 36-man squad failed the test on level 6, while 16 others failed the tests on levels 4 and 5.†This means that only 7 out of the 36-strong squad are eligible for the tournament.
UNICEF, NHRC, CRS implement Child Rights Act
By Chris Ochayi Abuja – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) have commenced verification of implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA) by various state governments in Nigeria. To ensure a smooth verification exercise of implementation of the Act, […]
2010 World Cup: Our destiny is in our hands — Amokachi
AS Nigerians look forward to the September 6 all-important match against Tunisia in the 2010 World Cup qualifier, assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi, said that “qualification is in our hands”.
Senate President condemns Nigeria’s woeful outing in Berlin
Senate President, David Mark, was an angry man over the weekend following the dismal performance of the country’s contingent to the recently concluded IAAF World Championship in Berlin, Germany.
FG seeks ties with UNIDO
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA- The Federal Government is seeking collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in the area of training and re-training of Nigerian workers to enhance Productivity. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN) who spoke in Abuja Monday while receiving the UNIDO Regional Director in charge of West […]
Abbe lauds Army on houses for soldiers
By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja – Defence Minister, Maj-General Godwin Abbe (rtd), said yesterday that the direct labour approach of the Nigerian Army in building houses for over 150 families at the Mambilla Barracks annex in Abuja, is a precursor to the capability of what the Nigeria Army engineers are capable of doing, noting “It has […]
Nigerian oil militants surrender rockets, guns
YENAGOA, Nigeria — A top militant leader and 1,000 fighters surrendered to the Nigerian government Saturday, turning in their weapons in the biggest hand_over since an amnesty began two weeks ago, but other fighters said attacks in the oil_rich Delta region will resume next month regardless.
Subsidy payment: PPPRA disputes oil marketers’ N70bn claim
THE Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) at the weekend disputed claims by petroleum marketers that government owed them an outstanding N70 billion on subsidy payments.
Intercontinental, Oceanic banks commend customers loyalty
Intercontinental Bank PLC and Oceanic Bank have commended their customers for their loyalty and continued patronage in spite in the face of the challenges confronting the two banks.
Aero restructures, appoints Syed as new helmsman
The Board of Aero Contractors of Nigeria Ltd (ACN) has announced the appointment of Shafiul Syed as the new Managing Director, Fixed Wing.Shafiul Syed, who once worked for British Airways in Lagos, joined Aero from BG Group, a UK head_quartered oil and gas company, with interests spanning the globe, including Nigeria.
