No plan to hike fuel prices – NNPC…As scarcity bites in FCT, environs
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has dismissed the rumours that the Federal Government has concluded plans to hike the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fuel, which has led to unnecessary build up of fuel queues in Abuja and other parts of the country.
Amalar antimalarial drug not banned – WHO
The Nigeria office of the World Health Organisation and the National Malaria Control Programme, Federal Ministry Health, have dispelled fears of possible ban of Amalar antimalarial drugs.
Workers must seek for political alternative
LET me begin by saluting the leadership and the entire members of the Nigeria Labour Congress on the historic celebration of May Day rally.
Energy beverages mixed with alcohol carry higher health risk
Energy drinks mixed with alcohol, have become trendy. While this consumption has been implicated in risky drinking practices and associated accidents and injuries, there is little laboratory research on how the effects of this combination differ from those of drinking alcohol alone.
Taliban commander vows to avenge Bin Laden’s death
NINE years, seven months and 20 days after the carnage that has become known as 9/11, the chief mastermind of the event, Osama Bin Laden, 54, was killed, Sunday night.
Ndlea uncovers drug trafficking tricks at Seme border
The Seme Border Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has uncovered tricks adopted by drug traffickers in carrying out their nefarious activities. This is just as it apprehended 19 suspects with 174.78 kg of narcotics between January and March 2011. The Command
Gelegele indigenes demand N500bn pay out from oil firm
THE people of Gelegele, an oil-producing community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State have given a 14-day ultimatum to the management of Dubril Oil
Company Limited to pay them N500 billion as compensation for environmental degradation of their community or face the consequences that may follow at the expiration of the notice.
204,448 illegal drug outlets in Lagos
PHARMACISTS under the aegis of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State Branch), have sent a Save-Our-Soul message to President Goodluck Jonathan over the proliferation of unregistered drug premises and distribution of fake drugs in the 20 Local government Areas of Lagos State.
Experts want Pencom to finance housing development
With contributions to the Nigerian contributory pension scheme said to be in excess of N1.7 trillion, built environment experts have called for the review of the National Pension Commission (Pencom) Act to enable Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) invest part of the funds at their disposal on housing development.
Restore that old furniture
Restoring the finish on your furniture is a great way to enhance the style of your home. Instead of wasting a money on new furniture, you should learn how to restore and refinish the pieces you currently have
Okotie tasks Nigerian workers on dedication
THE presidential candidate of the Fresh Democratic Party, in the just concluded elections, Rev. Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerian workers to be dedicated in their service to their fatherland.
