FRSC records 42 deaths on Asaba-Benin highway

FRSC records 42 deaths on Asaba-Benin highway

THE Issele- Uku axis of Asaba/Benin highway recorded a total number of 42 deaths, while 256 persons were wounded between January and September this year, says Zonal Commanding Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Mr. Yakubu Attah.
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In Edo, female bus drivers run the show

In Edo, female bus drivers run the show

APART from Libya where an all female soldiers were said to have provided security for slain Libyan leader, Col. Muammar Gaddafi, in Edo State, it has become a common sight by commuters seeing female drivers at the State owned Edo Intra–City bus, otherwise known as the “COMRADE BUS”. The female bus drivers, 20 in number, were among the 59 that were trained for three months by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.

2015: The marks of David

2015: The marks of David

After four consecutive terms in the Senate including two consecutive terms as Senate President, Senator David Mark’s future is the subject of increasing speculation. With kith and kin urging him to aspire higher, the former army general with a reputation as one of the country’s most successful military and civilian political operatives, could be pondering his options.

Unilever to reward customers, flags off Omo promo

Unilever to reward customers, flags off Omo promo

Unilever Nigeria Plc is set to reward its customers for the patronage over the years, with the flag off of a promotion designed to compensate customers who purchase the one kilogram and 250 grams of Omo detergent.

Stakeholders caution Uduaghan over appointment of Delta Poly Rector

Stakeholders caution Uduaghan over appointment of Delta Poly Rector

YOUTHS of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State; Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku chapter, and other stakeholders of the institution have called on Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to follow due process and merit in the appointment of a new Rector for the institution.

Students in Ebonyi pilot schools  protest poor feeding

Students in Ebonyi pilot schools protest poor feeding

SOME students in the 27 pilot boarding schools established by Ebonyi State Government yesterday stage a protest to register their displeasure with the way they were being fed and the lack of adequate basic amenities in their hostels.

‘Africa market is important to Nokia’

‘Africa market is important to Nokia’

Despite huge presence in African market where it scoops a lot of revenue, top mobile phone makers, Nokia has promised even more interest in the market, announcing a broad portfolio of mobile devices specifically targeted at the African market.

Kogi guber polls: Group alleges plot to cause mayhem

Kogi guber polls: Group alleges plot to cause mayhem

Ahead of the governorship election in Kogi State on December 3, a group in the state, Kogi Conscience Forum, has raised alarm over alleged mayhem planned by politicians bent on winning the race by all means, with the acquisition of AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons.

ATMs: CBN sanctions await defaulters

ATMs: CBN sanctions await defaulters

In order to ensure smooth implementation of new cashless society policy beginning early next year, the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has issued a new guidelines for the deployment of off-site Automated Teller Machines, (ATMs) across the country, saying that strict sanctions would be applied in the case of non- compliance.

Psychological effect of strike is harsh on  mothers-Rita-lori Ogbebor

Psychological effect of strike is harsh on mothers-Rita-lori Ogbebor

CHIEF Mrs. Rita-Lori Ogbebor is a prominent woman activist. In this interview, she stated that incessant industrial actions in tertiary institutions, cannot fix the decay in the education sector. Rather, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASSU should resort to other ways of pressing home their demands. Excerpts: