Bankole won’t succumb to blackmail – Rep

Bankole won’t succumb to blackmail – Rep

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Mr Samson Osagie, yesterday, said that the Speaker of the House, Mr Dimeji Bankole, will not succumb to what he described as “cheap blackmail” by some members of the House to resign.
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Lagerback hatches secret plot to end Greek odyssey

Lagerback hatches secret plot to end Greek odyssey

Super Eagles coach, Lars Lagerback is keeping everyone guessing about his plans for the World Cup Group B match with Greece on Thursday, training in seclusion on the Indian Ocean coast since the team’s defeat by Argentina.

Experts make case for family planning

Experts make case for family planning

Experts in the health sector have said family planning remains the best option in reducing maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria, stressing that Millennium Development Goals 4 & 5 cannot be achieved without robust family planning

Edo Ijaw allege police harassment

Edo Ijaw allege police harassment

IJAWS in Edo State have accused the state police command of constant arrest and harassment of their people, particularly youths under the guise of chasing kidnappers. They have consequently given the state police 48 hours to release their youths or faced the consequences.

Industrialist faults increase in MFBs’ share capita

Industrialist faults increase in MFBs’ share capita

A frontline industrialist, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for the recent increase in the share capital of Micro-Finance Banks from N20 million to N100 million, arguing that the policy was not only arbitrary but would also get many of such banks out of business.

Abacha makes case for privatisation

Abacha makes case for privatisation

Privatisation of government-owned industries would encourage regular payment of revenue to government and consequently increase the internally generated revenue of Yobe State, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Revenue Enhancement in the state, Alhaji Mohammed Abacha, has said

Benue varsity shut over NASU strike

Benue varsity shut over NASU strike

Authorities of the Benue State University, Makurdi have shut down the institution following an industrial action called by the leadership of the Non Academic Staff Union of the institution

Govs oppose Aganga’s sovereign wealth fund

Govs oppose Aganga’s sovereign wealth fund

The dwindling revenue accruing to states and local governments in the federation from the excess crude account is the source of contention between the Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga and the 36 state governors in the country.