Historic blackout paralyses National Assembly
By Emmanuel Aziken & Tordue Salem Abuja—Activities at the National Assembly complex were paralyzed yesterday following an unprecedented blackout that threw the place into pitch darkness. The outage occurred at 9.50 a.m. and power was yet to be restored as at close of work yesterday, a time duration that was described as unprecedented since the […]
Group urges MEND not to resume fresh hostility
CHAIRMAN of the Warri-Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group (WIPMG) in Delta State, Chief Patrick Bigha, yesterday called on the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) not to resume any fresh hostility in the Niger-Delta following the expiration of its ceasefire deadline on Tuesday.
Pray for Flying Eagles, Nwosu urges Nigerians
Former Golden Eaglets coach, Henry Nwosu, has urged Nigerians to pray for the Flying Eagles as they journey their way to the land of Pharaoh for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Cario, Egypt, which kicks-off September 24.
Chemical, Leather workers petition Minister over activities of Lee Group
WORKERS in the nation’s Chemical and Leather industry, under the aegis of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLNMPE), has petitioned the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, to look into alleged unfair labour practices by Lee Group of Companies.
NACCIMA, EKOBA ask FG to resolve ASSU strike
Apparently worried by the Federal Government and ASUU face off, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agricukture(NACCIMA), and the the Eko Boys’ High School Old Boys Association (EKOBA 79), have sought an end to the lingering strike.
Sacked bank chiefs gone for good, says Sanusi
THE Central Bank (CBN) has vowed that it would not allow the ownership of the five rescued banks return to their former owners and also listed the criteria to be met by new core investors seeking majority holdings in the banks.
