Ibaka seaport ’ll create 100,000 jobs – Gov Akpabio
Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the deep seaport to be cited at Ibaka near the state’s capital, Uyo would create over 100,000 jobs for the country’s largely unemployed population.
Beware! Fatigue, sign of serious medical condition
The holidays are here again. Beware! Experts say the serious exhaustion that comes with holidays may not be good for your health. At some point, nearly everyone suffers from fatigue.
Fashola pledges support for women in shipping business
DETERMINED to improve the living standard of women through economic empowerment, Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has pledged his continued support for women in shipping business through meaningful collaboration that can promote gender equality in the maritime industry.
Amaechi eulogises late Vanguard staff
GOVERNOR Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has lauded the sterling qualities of the late George Onah, former Bureau Chief of Vanguard newspaper, Port Harcourt.
Between governors and the Police: The corruption challenge
MANY people probably missed the story, especially the audacity of the challenge. But it led Blueprint newspaper of Wednesday, December 7th, 2011. The nut and bolt was that DIG in charge of operations, Alhaji Audu Abubakar, apparently perplexed about persistent complaints against the police: eternal extortions of N20 from relays of commercial vehicle drivers; those alcohol-laced: “Oga your boys are here” solicitations, etc.
Oil Subsidy Removal: Jonathan still consulting – Okonjo-Iweala
Contrary to reports that the federal government has finally removed fuel subsidy, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, disclosed yesterday, that Goodluck President Jonathan was sill consulting and would announce his decision on the issue at the end of the consultations.
