No apology over Islamic banking – Sanusi
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday defended the controversial policies of Islamic banking and the introduction of a daily limit on the withdrawal of cash saying the decision of the bank was backed by legal provisions and not to advance the cause of any religion.
Labour threatens strike without notice if…
ORGANISED Labour, yesterday, threatened to declare a nationwide strike without notice should government breach the agreement reached by all the parties, Tuesday, on the implementation of the N18,000 new minimum wage
A/Ibom drainage can generate electricity – Dep Gov
Mr. Nsima Ekere, Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, has said that the current of water discharged from the newly-commissioned pipe-jacking underground drainage system in Uyo, the state capital, was capable of generating electricity.
Survival in a condition of partial darkness, the state of uncertainties
MANY Nigerians, perhaps still suffering from a bout of post elections hay fever, are still confused about their present and worried about their future. Apart from the shocking deadly disturbances in some parts of the North after the elections, bombs continue to rock Abuja, the capital city with disturbing frequencies. And yet, Nigerians are hopeful.
Post-election riots: Mark charges panel to get perpetrators
Senate President David Mark has urged the Sheik Ahmed Lemu-led investigation panel into 2011 post-election riots to fish out the perpetrators.
Mark made the appeal when the panel visited him in Abuja, yesterday
Violence over DPO’s alleged killing of LG worker in Enugu
VIOLENCE erupted at Ibagwa-Aka in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, following alleged killing of a resident by the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in the town.
Abaniwonda’s death shocking – Olanrewaju
Former Minister of Communications, Major-General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (rtd), has expressed shock at the death, Monday, of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Al-Mustaim Abaniwonda, in Lagos lagoon.
Lagos Cardiac, Trauma Centres ready Dec – Idris
The Lagos State Government has completed its Cardiac and Renal Centre at the Gbagada General Hospital annex of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH. The centre is expected to cater for Nigerians seeking cardiac treatments abroad.
Eagles recall excites Osaze
West Brom forward, Osaze Odemwingie has heaved a sigh of relief after Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia recalled him for the friendly match against Ghana’s Black Stars holding on August 9 at Watford, England.
Police recruitment: Commission urges PSC to ensure national spread
Against the backdrop of plans by the Police Service Commission to employ 800 Police Cadets and ASPs, the Federal Character Commission, FCC, yesterday implored the PSC to ensure that strict adherence to the policy of equal national spread was applied in the recruitment of the officers.
Warring football groups cease fire
The new Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Yusuf Suleiman in his efforts to end the crisis in Nigeria football yesterday endorsed the setting up of a seven-man committee to reform football in the country.
