Youths threaten NNPC over hijack of employment forms
NDOKWA Youths in Delta State, have threatened to disrupt the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in the area, if the company failed to equitably distribute the employment forms allocated to youths of the area.
Sifax sends supporters club to Colombia
The Flying Eagles will from the semi final stage of the on going Colombia 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup enjoy maximum support from the stands courtesy of Lagos based shipping outfit, Sifax.
Premier League round-up: United snatch late win, Chelsea held
Manchester United started their defence of the Premier League title with a hard-fought 2-1 win over West Brom on Sunday, while new Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at Stoke in his first match.
Distressed Banks: CBN urges depositors not to panic
Depositors of the three banks categorised as nationalised banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have been advised not to panic.
Emulate Britain’s handling of London protests, Senator counsels
Sen. Gyang Dantong has advised Nigerian leaders to emulate Britain’s handling of the London protests to rid the nation of incessant violence.
‘Islamic Banking not in consonance with Constitution’
REVEREND Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, the new General Secretary and chief executive officer of Nigerian Baptist Convention looks boyish but his curriculum vitae is intimidating and one is left in no doubt why, after an excruciating payerful search, the Search Committee for a new General Secretary appointed by the outgoing CEO, Rev. Solomon Isola came up with a man acceptable to all and sundry. He was born on January 25, 1957. In 1983 he bagged his first degree, a B.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Ibadan.
NATIONALISED BANKS: Sanusi’s consuming instincts to sanitise banking system
Is Malam Lamido Sanusi a loose canon? Yes, Sanusi may be a canon! But, is he loose?
Well, if the penultimate weekend revocation of licences and subsequent takeover of three banks is anything to go by, then the lanky CBN governor may be on the loose.
Like a thunderbolt, his decision days ago to create another shockwave in the banking sector has left many wondering what the real objectives are.
Tobacco smoking: Stop the killer before it stops you
He was walking and all of a sudden he slumped. Thanks to some kind-hearted Nigerians who quickly rushed him to the hospital. Unfortunately, he died on the way to the hospital. Further investigations revealed that the victim who was about 28 years old and just finished his youth service never showed any sign of illness before his death.
Nolan holds key to Hammers’ promotion bid
Sam Allardyce insists Kevin Nolan holds the key to West Ham’s promotion bid after the midfielder inspired a 1-0 win at Doncaster.
We moved in to save depositors’ funds – NDIC
Managing Director of NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, explains in this interview that the take-over of the banks was in the interest of depositors. He said shareholders’ capital had been long eroded and that the banks could have precipitated a run in the system if left until the September 30 deadline.
Mancini looks to fresh blood to deliver title
Roberto Mancini believes adding fresh faces to his Manchester City squad could be enough to clinch their first ever Premier League title.
