Re:NUT Chairman dies, another hangs as Cross River sacks 924 primary school teachers
The retirement of the 924 teachers should therefore be seen within the purview of the efforts of government to reposition education in the state. We cannot afford to neglect the quality of the teachers in our educational system if we are to become a leading state. This factor, the reporter in a bid to create impressions in the minds of the readers, failed to consider.
3 policemen feared dead, as robbers attack Police in Edo
THREE mobile policemen were feared dead, while three of their vehicles were burnt down when they were attacked by dare devil armed robbers along the Benin-Lagos road at the early hours of today.
Micro-finance banks lack proper understanding of concept, best practice , CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it is in the process of reviewing the licenses of some micro-finance banks in the country, citing a complete lack of understanding of the ideal and the methods for operating such banks.
Bill on pension reform passes second reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Pension Reform Act NO. 2 of 2004 on Tuesday passed second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to exclude members of the Armed forces of the federation from the contributory pension scheme introduced in 2004 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Don’t write off Eagles, Okocha warns
FORMER Eagles mercurial skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has advised Nigerians not to write off the chances of the team in the World Cup. Many Nigerians have been skeptical about the chances of the team that is grouped alongside South American powerhouse, Argentina, Korea and Greece.
Tevez wants starting role to punish Nigeria
Argentina’s Manchester City star Carlos Tevez knows he has to impress coach Diego Maradona if he is to secure a World Cup starting spot. The South American side has a wealth of attacking options, including the incomparable genius of Lionel Messi,.
