CAN kicks against Islamic banking
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Delta State Chapter, yesterday, objected to the proposed establishment of Islamic banking by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, even as the Council of Imams and Ulamas in Kaduna State described the objection as, “insulting, insensitive and provocative,” saying it was a clear exhibition of ignorance on what the banking system was all about.
Curbing the excesses of Nigeria’s security operatives
SCARELY a month after the deadly clash between soldiers and policemen which led to the death of some policemen at 242 Bereko, Badagry, Lagos, another bloody clash between them was recently avoided in Lagos.
Christy Essien -Igbokwe another flight to Byzantine…
THE death, yesterday, of Christy Essien Igbokwe, notable musician, former Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, president and famous actress added yet, another blow to the number of deaths that are witnessed in the culture and entertainment clime in recent time.
S-South leaders concede ministerial slot to Clark, Delta
FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has been given the prerogative to nominate a second minister from Delta State, it emerged yesterday.
Half fermented wine in an old bottle
Those who voted massively (PDP and non PDP members) for President Jonathan would, no doubt, would somehow unhappy with the names being rolled out by the media on the composition of the Federal Cabinet. If the list is approved by the Senate, the President should be seen as a shrewed politician and a party loyalist, and not what many of his supporters would have preferred.
Sports Festival: Wrestling, Trado sports roll off today
The weigh in ceremonies of the wrestling event was held last night at the Civic Centre in Port-Harcourt as competition rolls off the ground today.
Bayelsa: How lawmakers resolved brewing squabble
TWENTY hours after proceedings on the floor of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly were disrupted over the composition of the House Standing Committees, the legislators may have resolved their differences as the Speaker Hon Nestor Binabo last Wednesday denied any knowledge of bickering among members.
Continent-wide trade zone to boost South-South cooperation
The plan to create a new 26-nation liberalised trade zone for Africa, spanning the length of the continent from Cape to Cairo, could open up more possibilities for South-South cooperation that would benefit Africans.
WDAS: Naira gains 202 kobo as demand falls by 50%
Reflecting the impact of the limit on sale of autonomous foreign exchange to bureaus de change (BDCs), the naira for the first time this year, appreciated by 202 kobo this week at the official foreign exchange market as following 50 per cent fall in demand.
Why EFCC can’t try ex-leaders – Adoke
FORMER Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, yesterday, explained that the majority of corruption cases filed against high profile Nigerians lacked substance.
‘Good food is the backbone of hospitality industry’ – Chef Mwuara
Alex Mwuara, a Kenyan, is a chef with over 22 years experience gathered working in different parts of the world.
