The North built on mistakes of the South — Mbu

The North built on mistakes of the South — Mbu

There’s no magic to it; none at all. It all depends on how the good Lord has destined you and if you still have the faculties functioning, there is no reason why you should not continue to serve and be of service to your people, whatever age you attain - that’s how I look at it.
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Yoruba in US tell Yar’Adua to resign

Yoruba in US tell Yar’Adua to resign

By Gbenga Akanmu A United States based group, the National Association of Yoruba Descendants in North America (Egbe Omo Yoruba) has declared that the country is adrift and it appears that a power vacuum has been created due to the condition of the president’s health. In a statement by the its National Secretary for Public […]

Group urges 19 northern Govs to settle salary arrears

Group urges 19 northern Govs to settle salary arrears

By Emeka MAMAH, Kaduna The National Union of Textile Garments and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has appealed to the 19 northern state governments to settle the arrears of N687,073,346  which they are collectively owing disen-gaged staff of the Kaduna Textile (KTL) workers since 2002.

Fashola calls for rededication  to progressive ideals

Fashola calls for rededication to progressive ideals

Governor Fashola who spoke at a pre-convention lecture of the ruling party in Lagos State delivered by veteran journalist and Chairman, Nigerian Media Merit Award, Alhaji Alade Odunewu (OFR) titled “The Press, Governance and the People’s Mandate” added that the convention provides an ample opportunity for the members to reunite

Onovo to strengthen the  human rights section of  the Police  Force

Onovo to strengthen the human rights section of the Police Force

THE Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Ogbonna Onovo has said that his administration would uphold and give utmost respect to the inalienable rights of the citizens. To this end, the police helmsman said the human rights section of the force is being strengthened in line with the internationally acceptable standard.

Forever Living to host Africa

Forever Living to host Africa

Forever Living Products Nigeria Limited, FLP, the multi-level marketing company of world renowned health and beauty products, will May, next year, host thousands of distributors from nearly 40 countries of Africa in an Invitational Rally, tagged “Abuja 2010”.

Idahosa varsity honours FIRS boss,  Omoigbui-Okarau

Idahosa varsity honours FIRS boss, Omoigbui-Okarau

The academic system also plays a role in the level of research that will advance the practice of taxation, in ensuring that the academic community were also serve as good role model for all tax payers by paying the correct taxes as at when due.I am aware that this is an area that the university community still has a lot of work to do” she stated.

Tie national devt on maritime, Akhigbe tells FG

Tie national devt on maritime, Akhigbe tells FG

Former Chief of General State, Admiral Mike Akhigbe, has charged the federal government to tie its developmental plan around maritime because of the huge potentials and critical role of the sector to the nation’s economy.

S’Court orders immediate reinstatement of Ilorin 44

S’Court orders immediate reinstatement of Ilorin 44

A five member panel of the Supreme Court, Friday , reinstated all the 44 lecturers of the University of Ilorin who were dismissed from service on May 22, 2001 for participating in an industrial action embarked upon by their union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Oni presents N67.5bn budget

Oni presents N67.5bn budget

This year’s presentation of budget was done in a peaceful atmosphere, unlike that of last year that was done in a rancorous atmosphere when members of the opposition Action Congress had a fisticuff with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party[ PDP].

CBN bans cheque payment above N10m

CBN bans cheque payment above N10m

The Central Bank of Nigeria has banned cheque payment for any amount above N10 million, even as it explained the huge losses posted by banks in their nine months operating results.

NFF/NPL ELECTION:  We have not  endorsed anyone – Effiom, Ebikagboro

NFF/NPL ELECTION: We have not endorsed anyone – Effiom, Ebikagboro

The elections into the boards of NFF and NPL billed for next year, are already generating heat among the aspirants. In the South-South zone, candidates have kicked off a media campaign with the intension of improving their prospect for a place on the board.  

Drama as Emeka Ike emerges new AGN president

Drama as Emeka Ike emerges new AGN president

A mild drama ensued on Monday at the secretariat of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, in Surulere area of Lagos, when embattled Segun Arinze’s attempt to halt the care-taker-committee of the guild from conducting a counter-election that produced actor Emeka Ike as the new president of the guild hit a brick wall.