NEPAD’s e-Schools Initiative:Whither Nigeria?

NEPAD’s e-Schools Initiative:Whither Nigeria?

AS far as solving problems on the African continent, and indeed, the entire Third World is concerned, various multilateral organizations have churned out billions of text on blueprints that will help transform life and living from the negative trend we experience now to something more positive.
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Christy Essien-Igbokwe’s last moments –  hubby

Christy Essien-Igbokwe’s last moments – hubby

In our Saturday, July 16, edition we published an exclusive interview entitled My Last Moments with Christy, where Chief Edwin Igbokwe, late Christy’s husband, narrated how his wife of many years gave up the ghost a few weeks ago. Chief Igbokwe, here puts the record straight.

Jonathan honours NSCDC athletes

Jonathan honours NSCDC athletes

President Good luck Jonathan has called on Nigerians both at home and in diaspora to invest in sports development especially as regards sport facilities and building sport academies capable of discovering and developing young talents.

Lawyer killed in  Yenagoa

Lawyer killed in Yenagoa

A middle-aged lawyer, identified as Mr. T. Akonbo, was reportedly crushed to death at the Yenizue-Gene suburb of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

Flood: Corps members drain water in Ajeromi schools

Flood: Corps members drain water in Ajeromi schools

FOLLOWING the recent flooding in parts of Lagos State, members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, have embarked on draining water at public schools in the council.

…Hundreds besiege banks in Kano

…Hundreds besiege banks in Kano

Kano – Hundreds of customers besieged banks, Tuesday, in Kano  to withdraw money ahead of the NLC planned warning strike. Most banks were forced to work beyond their usual closing hours to meet  the demands of their customers as there was also increased activities in major markets in the commercial city. Vanguard findings further revealed […]

Rivers, Kwara states’ workers ready for warning strike

Rivers, Kwara states’ workers ready for warning strike

Port Harcourt –  Hundreds of motorists have embarked on panic buying of petrol in Port Harcourt and other parts of Rivers State following the planned three days warning strike called by organised labour over minimum wage. Also, some private businesses have placed notices in their premises telling their staffers  not to go on strike, failing […]

Workers directed to join strike – Imo NLC

Workers directed to join strike – Imo NLC

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Imo State Council, says it has fully sensitized all its affiliated unions to fully respect the directive from the National Headquarters of the NLC on the nationwide warning strike scheduled for tomorrow.

Warning strike: Panic buying in Bayelsa

Warning strike: Panic buying in Bayelsa

Residents of Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital were, Tuesday, locked in panic buying ahead of the three warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, and the Trade Union Congress,TUC, which is expected to commerce tomorrow barring any last minute concession by federal government.

Ekiti workers set for strike

Ekiti workers set for strike

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, and the Trade Union Congress,TUC, in Ekiti State have directed their members to stay off their duty posts tomorrow.

Bomb scare in Plateau NYSC camp

Bomb scare in Plateau NYSC camp

Anxiety again gripped many residents of the Plateau State capital, Tuesday, following the arrest of a suspected member of the Boko Haram sect at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bukuru.

Ogun House okays Soyinka, Ogunde’s sons as commissioners

Ogun House okays Soyinka, Ogunde’s sons as commissioners

THE Ogun state House of Assembly has approved the appointment of the sons of Nobel Laurete Prof. Wole Soyinka, Dr. Olaokun and that of late theatre doyen, Hubert Ogunde, Mr Oluwemimo (SAN) as part of 17 commissioner- nominees screened.

Chevy Captiva gets bigger, smarter and better

Chevy Captiva gets bigger, smarter and better

BOBBY Cheetham is a South Africa born Motoring journalist with over 34 years experience in automotive journalism. He was my driving partner in South Africa when some selected Nigerian journalists from Nigeria visited Chevrolet South Africa’s head office in Port Elizabeth. It was a perfect partnership as we shared experiences on the automobile industry of both countries.

Losses trail  ‘Bermuda Triangle’ on Oshodi-Apapa expressway

Losses trail ‘Bermuda Triangle’ on Oshodi-Apapa expressway

IT has become a death trap for most unsuspecting drivers plying the Oshodi-Apapa expressway. There is hardly any day that passes without more than two containers fallen on this spot and motorists now call it the ‘Bermuda Triangle’ on Apapa Oshodi Expresswy.

Nigeria, our most important market – Nissan

Nigeria, our most important market – Nissan

NISSAN Motor Corporation is not hiding its willingness to rule the Nigerian market with its range of vehicles. Jim Dando, Nissan (South Africa) General Manager, who is also incharge of the company’s export market, made this known when they hosted Motoring journalists and customers from Africa in South Africa recently.