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.
Just before the next INEC Chair
THE nation waits to see who President Goodluck Jonathan will nominate as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Wema Bank to redesignate as regional bank
Wema Bank Plc has announced plans to apply for a regional banking licence under the proposed abolition of universal banking and the re-licensing regime of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
We’re key to poverty eradication: Tradesmen, artisans tell Fashola
At the grand finale held at the Blue Roof Auditorium of the LTV 8 premises, Agindigbi, Ikeja, their joy and expectations heightened as Governor Babatunde Fashola dropped hints of special goodies for them, saying that his administration was more than ever determined to assist the sector harness its potential and entrepreneurial energy to create wealth and eradicate poverty.
16 fuel tankers burnt in Lagos fire
LAGOS – No fewer than 16 fuel trucks were burnt yesterday in a fire incident that occurred at the truck park along Orile-Ijora Road, Lagos.
Rep backs Oshiomhole’s call for activist as next INEC boss
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Mr Patrick Obahiagbon, yesterday backed the call by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, that an activist should be made the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
