Cashless Lagos: CBN extends sanctions till March 30, 2012
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has extended the deadline for sanctions on cashless Lagos implementation to March 30, 2012, to give people time to migrate to electronic channels and experience the infrastructure put in place.
Madalla blast: FCT Imams, Sultan’s rep visit bombed church
The Committee of Imams of the Federal Capital Territory, alongside representative of the Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Saad Abubakar, yesterday paid a condolence visit to Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, which was bombed on Christmas day by a member of the Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram.
Boko Haram: Protect yourselves in any way you can, Oritsejafor tells Christians
PRESIDENT, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday told Christian faithful across the country to protect themselves, their property and churches in any way they could, against any attack, even as he asked Muslim leaders to call their people to order.
Generator fume kills six in Ebonyi
SIX persons were yesterday confirmed dead, while six others are now receiving treatment at the Presbyterian Joint Hospital, Uburu, in Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi State after in-haling fume emanating from a generating set.
Civil servant allegedly steals N66.5m pension fund
A SUB-treasurer attached to Aguata local government council of Anambra State, Mr. Innocent Ezeonwuka, has allegedly embezzled N66.52m pension fund meant for the payment of retired workers in the area.
Navy captain arrested over vessel’s escape
A Navy Captain (names withheld) has been arrested over the escape of a vessel M.T.Beaver, arrested earlier this month for carrying stolen crude oil.
1 dead as 2 cars plunge into river in Ogun
Tragedy Struck on Tuesday evening, when two cars reportedly plunged into a river along the Ondo-Benin road, precisely at Ososa- Ijebu, in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State.
We’re still talking with govt – ASUU President
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) National President, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, said the union is still talking with government on the resolution of the crisis that caused the indefinite strike which has crippled academic activities in public universities across the country.
Save my life, widow begs Jonathan’s wife
A widow, Mrs. Mary Amakeze, has made a passionate appeal to Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, to save her from premature death.
Boko Haram is Jihad on Christians – CAN
NIGERIA Christians under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Wednesday described the Christmas Day terrorists attacks on Christians and churches in Madalla, Jos, Damaturu and Maiduguri as a declaration of Islamic Jihad on Christians.
Jonathan cautions against threat to peace in Guinea Bissau
Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has cautioned rebels in Guinea Bissau against further actions that could threaten security and peace in that country.
