House workers protest colleagues’ arrest
SITTING was almost partially disrupted at Delta State House of Assembly, yester-day, as workers, including legislative clerks who usually provide necessary adminis-trative assistance during sittings, staged a protest.
Worgu sentenced to flogging in Sudan
The Nigerian star Stephen Worgu, who plays in Sudan, has been convicted of drinking alcohol, and has been sentenced to be flogged.
Bankole chides Ekwueme, Achebe, Anyaoku over Anambra crisis
By Luka Binniyat ABUJA—THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, Wednesday accused Anambra State leaders of thought and the nation’s political leadership for keeping mute over the lawlessness in the state. The Speaker also wants securitymen to put a code on Nigeria’s crude oil for it to be detected when stolen. Bankole […]
Sudan to host possible play-off between Algeria, Egypt
A play-off match will be held in Sudan on November 18 in the event that Egypt and Algeria cannot be separated at the top of Group C in the African zone after this weekend’s game. That eventuality depends on the outcome of their meeting this Saturday in Cairo.
Ugbade calls for compact play against Spain
Former captain of the 1985 gold-winning Nigeria U-17 team, Nduka Ugbade has adviced Golden Eaglets coach, John Obuh not to give the Spanniards space to play when the two teams clash in today’s semi final clash in Lagos.
A/Ibom names hospital after Gov’s late uncle
A new hospital in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Govern-ment Area has been built by Akwa Ibom State govern-ment to immortalise the late uncle of Governor Akpabio, Dr. Edward Udo Akpabio, whose remains were commit-ted to mother earth, weekend, in his country home.
DELSU commissions 2 lecture halls
THE two mini-lecture halls donated by the Oleh Community to the Oleh Campus of the Delta State University has been commis-sioned.
Juju priest’s home razed over disappearing organs
THE hitherto serene Ewu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State was thrown into confusion as two, buildings and three cars belonging to a juju priest in the area were razed following his alleged involvement in ritual activities.
10 NBCC member firms at Lagos trade fair
TEN member companies under the Nigeria British Chambers of Commerce (NBCC), are currently exhibiting their products in the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair.
Cost of funds rise as massive withdrawal hit interbank
Cost of funds has risen more than 100 per cent in the interbank money market following massive withdrawal of funds from the market.
World’s largest cruise ship debuts
The RMS Titanic was a British registered four funnelled ocean liner built for the transatlantic passenger and mail service between Southampton and New York.
APMT introduces automated gate system
APM Terminals has concluded plans to commence implementation of its world class Automated Gate System (AGS) at the Apapa Container Terminal, Lagos in January 2010.
Weigh-tech industries invests N423.9bn in Nigeria
WEIGH-TECH Industries Nigeria Limited, said it has invested more than N423.9 billion in Industrial Weighing Applications and equipment in Nigeria since coming into the country .
East to host 2010 Nigerian Quality Week, SON
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has declared that the 2010 Nigerian Quality Week celebrations for manufacturers will be held in the Eastern part of the country.
Fair: Chinese exhibitor calls for more infrastructure
A Chinese exhibitor at the ongoing 2009 Lagos International Trade Fair, Mr Weir Wu, has advised the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to provide adequate infrastructure in subsequent fairs.
OLAM disburses N309m loan to rice farmers in Kwara
OLAM Nigeria Limited has disbursed N309 million as loan to 450 farmers’ groups in the local government areas of Patigi, Moro, Edu and Ilorin East and South of Kwara.
