Ogun embargoes filling stations construction
The Ogun State government yesterday disclosed that it had put an embargo on the construction of filling stations across the state in order to reduce the effects of the proliferation of petrol stations and as well avoid what it described as preventable accidents which had led to the loss of lives in the state.
Eko 2012: Adefulire showers praises on NBC
The Local Organising Committee for the 18th National Sports Festival yesterday announced a bumper package offered by Nigeria Bottling Company, makers of popular beverage drink, Coca Cola towards the organisation of the sports fiesta.
Traditionalists triumph
ON Tuesday, the Church of England’s General Synod said “no” to women bishops. Even though the modernisers were only narrowly beaten – by a mere six votes – the traditionalists’ victory is immensely significant, not least because this matter cannot be voted upon again until a new Synod is elected in 2015.
Celebrating Hijri 1434AH, Ashurah day
One unique thing about Islamic calendar is that it did not commence with something less significant event. With divine guidance, it started with the sacrifice of the early Muslims and the triumph of truth over evil. That is Hijrah.
Captain Hosa and the UNIBEN honour
HE is arguably the Nigerian equivalence of Midas-a Phrygian King who turned objects, everything he touched, to gold in Greek mythology. But this is where the similarity ends.
Focus on people if you must succeed, expert tells public analysts
Director, Onshore Services, Fugro Nigeria Ltd,Port Harcourt, Mr Adindu Ogamba, yesterday said that a successful analytical laboratory must be pre-occupied with people rather than profit.
