Edo LG election: PDP is shedding crocodile tears – Akpatason
HON. Peter Akpatason, representing Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is a former trustee of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and as well as former President of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Workers, NUPENG. In this interview he responds to emerging issues on the just concluded local government elections in Edo State. Excerpts:
Court rules tomorrow on EFCC suit against bank
Justice Babatunde Candide-Johnson of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere will tomorrow decide on who is the right person to represent a corporate body in a criminal matter.
Operators kick as NIMASA begins implementation of sea protection levy
OPERATORS in the Nigerian maritime and the oil and gas industries have kicked against the implementation of the recently approved Sea Protection Levy, SPL, saying that the payment of the levy is duplication of the taxes.
Infrastructure Bank to invest $2.5bn on Lagos rail development
Vice Chairman, Infrastructure Bank, Mr Jonan Kruger, has disclosed that the Lagos light rail project from Marina through Iddo to Agbado will cost about N400 billion ($2.5 billion).
Patrick Ekeji and the future of the NSC
Since Dr. (Chief) Patrick Ekeji’s retirement was announced two weeks ago, there have been mixed reactions from many people on how he ran the National Sports Commission (NSC) in his capacity as director-general which began in 2009 and ended in April 2013.
We ‘re rebuilding Rivers State – Amaechi
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State has said that his administration was rebuilding the state’s infrastructure to complement the development efforts of its founding fathers.
