PIB Debate: North controls 83% of oil blocs
Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to revoke and re-allocate oil blocs, saying that the northerners control 83 percent of oil blocs in the country.
Ondo guber polls: Oke closes case at tribunal
THE candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, yesterday, closed his case before the Election Petition Tribunal challenging the victory of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
Church provides succour to night readers at UNILORIN
Whenever exams come calling, students’ preparations are always at their peak. At the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, many students are known to read at nights during examination periods. Though the university library has begun its 24-hour service but the library can’t take more than its capacity, leaving many students at the mercy of mosquito-ridden lecture rooms.
‘Hardwork, diligence, perseverance panacea to success’
Hard work, diligence, dedication and perseverance have been identified as prerequisites that contribute to one’s success in life and towards attaining greater height.
FCTA to deduct PHCS funds
ABUJA — Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday, directed that funds meant for the requirements of Primary Health Care Services (PHCS), should be deducted at source from the monthly federation allocation meant for the FCT Area Councils.
Reps urge FG to rescue Abia from erosion menace
The House of Representatives Wednesday passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Environment to carry out ecological survey on some communities in Abia State affected by erosion.
Chelsea rest Moses, Ramires for Man. U
Winger Victor Moses and midfielder, Ramires have been left behind by Chelsea as they prepare to play Steaua Bucherest in today’s Europa League tie.
Jonathan approves deployment of Permanent Secretaries
President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Wednesday approved the deployment of some Permanent Secretaries.
Cardinals develop ‘profile’ of new pope, agree on media blackout
WITH only two of the 115 cardinals, who will elect the new pope being awaited, the cardinals continued their pre-conclave meetings Wednesday outlining qualities the successor of Pope emeritus, Benedict XVI, should have.
Oil falls below $111 on U.S. inventory data
Crude oil fell more than $1 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed domestic crude inventories rose much more than forecast.
U.S. crude stocks rose 3.83 million barrels in the week to March 1, the Energy Information Administration said in its weekly report. Analysts had forecast a 500,000-barrel build.
Amosun, Ogun lawmakers apologise over show of shame
GOVERNOR Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and the leaders of the two warring factions of the State House of Assembly, yesterday, publicly apologized to the people of the State and Nigerians for the violence and disgraceful conduct by the lawmakers.
