Juli posts N9mn first quarter loss
Respite seems out of sight for investors of Juli Plc as the company’s woes continued, following its unimpressive performance in its first quarter ended, March 31, 2010 financial statement, with a loss after tax of N8.61 million, representing an increase of N3.35 million from a loss of N5.26 million recorded in the comparable period of 2009.
‘El-Rufai’s trial, test case for anti-graft crusade’
By Emeka Mamah KADUNA — Civil rights activist, Mallam Shehu Sani, yesterday challenged the Federal Government on the trial of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Mallam Nasir el-Rufal, for alleged corruption, saying it would be a test case for the anti-graft crusade embarked upon by the administration of Acting President […]
OTC 2010: Foreign investors throng Nigeria’s stand
THE Nigerian oil and gas industry stood tall yesterday in Houston Texas as the 41st Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, kicked off with the participation of over 3,000 companies and 70, 000 representatives/delegates from more than 120 countries around the globe.
Heavy Police presence at INEC as Iwu hands over today
By Ben Agande  ABUJA — There was an increased security presence at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, headquarters in Abuja yesterday as a detachment of armed policemen was deployed in the commission and visitors were subjected to thorough screening before being allowed in. Though reasons for the increased police presence are unknown, Vanguard gathered […]
Mind your business, PDP tells AC
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — THE national   leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday urged its major opposition party, the Action Congress, AC, to mind its business in addressing its problems rather than interfere in the internal affairs of the ruling party, the PDP. Speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday, the PDP National Publicity […]
Operation Safe Haven to discipline 5 members
By Taye Obateru Jos — Five members of  the special task force maintaining peace in Plateau State, known as Operation Safe Haven, are to be court-martialed for various alleged offences including negligent use of fire arms, assault and acts contrary to their professional code. Inaugurating the General Court Martial at the Maxwel Kobe Cantonment Rukuba, […]
