55 firms spend N100bn on marketing annually – ADVAN
Advertisers under the aegis of Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) which controls 85 per cent of the nation’s marketing budget says it spends N100 billion annually on advertising.
Communities set up Vigilante to curb kidnapping, others
AKURE-WORRIED by the spate of insecurity and kidnapping in the oil producing communities in Ondo State, the Ilaje Local Government has set up a Vigilante group to curb the activities of kidnappers and other criminal activities in the area.
‘Auchi at the mercy of erosion’
A socio-cultural organisation, Etsako Club 81, Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to tackle the erosion problem in Etsako land of Edo State as the menace had destroyed many houses in Auchi community.
Unemployment Jonathan’s major challenge-Danjuma
BENIN-FORMER Defence Minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has decried what he described as the alarming rate of unemployment in the country, saying it was a major challenge facing the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
Stakeholders advocate development of locally produce products
Stakeholders have canvassed the need to develop local products in the health and lifestyle sectors to international standards according to best global practices.
SON reiterates zero tolerance for substandard goods
AS Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s world standards day tomorrow, October 14, the Director General, Dr. Joseph Odumodu, has emphasised zero tolerance for substandard products in the country.
Minister identifies security challenges
ABUJA-Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), Wednesday, attributed the problem of insecurity in the nation to non-collaboration of security agencies and non-availability of information to police by members of the public.
Rape: Court reprieve for ailing Osun Monarch
The atmosphere in Court five of the Osun state High Court complex Wednesday last week was unusually charged as the venue was jam packed by prominent Chief from Ilowa in Osun. Oba Adebukola Alli, the Alowa of Ilowa in Obokun Local Government Area of the state is standing trial over allegation of rape of a female National Youth Service Corp member Miss Helen Okpara.
Rivers State varsity of Science and Technology graduates 22,000
Once upon a decade, the name Rivers State University of Science and Technology was the citadel of cultism. In fact, the premier university of technology was considered the tactical headquarters of Nigerian Students cult command.
Teacher’s Day: Dansol School rewards teacher with car
In the quest to stir up spirit of diligence and hard work amongst teachers, Damsol Group of Schools’ Parents Teachers Association (PTA) has rewarded the best teacher of the school with a brand new KIA Piccanto car.
Imo PDP flays call for Ohakim’s arrest
Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denounced calls for the arrest and prosecution of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, saying the agitators were working out a blackmail script.
