Daniel nearly dethroned me over bad road comment – Alake
ABEOKUTA- Speaking for the first time about the controversy that dogged his comments on the terrible state of roads in his domain during the immediate past administration of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, yesterday, recalled his ordeal, saying his harmless, candid appeal almost cost him his throne.
Lamentations and explanations of current insecurity (2)
HE noted that of the three amalgamation of the British colonial government, India, Sudan and Nigeria, only Nigeria stands at present… “We can’t ignore these facts. We can’t take these facts for granted. We either sit down and talk on them or we will wish them away as our leaders are trying to make us believe”.
NNPC seeks Reps support for assets security
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Austen Oniwon, has called on the House of Representatives to assist the oil and gas industry in combating the menace of illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft.
Dangers of unsanitary waste disposal
The disposal of waste in unsanitary or unhygienic conditions can lead to great health and environment problems. Food waste can be unsightly, unsanitary and smelly, and it can lead to diseases and epidemics if not disposed off properly.
419: Man docked over N5.9m
IKEJA—A 49-year-old man, Alakpa Anthony, has been arranged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for defrauding two men of N5.9 million.
Nutritional programming starts from the womb
THE bigger your belt, the shorter your lifespan. Grow fat today, die youn tomorrow. These statements, in the view of Professor Philip Abiodun, a professor of Paediatrics and Consultant in Child Health, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, supports the essence of nutrition programming.
Financial prudence: Obi lauds Jonathan
GOVERNOR Peter Obi of Anambra yesterday applauded President Goodluck Jonathan for his prudent management of the country’s finances.
Tribute to motherhood
No matter where she is from, a mother’s happiness will depend on her child’s wellbeing. This similarity cuts through all other differences that may exist between mothers living on opposite sides of the world.
New tariff ’ll favour rural dwellers – Akamnonu
The Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Chris Akamnonu, has said that the new tariff regime will favour rural dwellers and the urban poor in the country.
Eko PHCN to deliver sustainable power
Eko Electricity Distribution Company has assured customers within the zone of sustainable electricity supply within the next two months with the ongoing power sector reforms.
We’re not with our best – Keshi
Super Eagles players filed out at the Abraham Ordia stadium, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Monday morning for their first training in preparation for their match against the Namibia national team on June 3, at the U.J. Esuene stadium Calabar.
