APC, too insignificant in our crisis – Metuh

APC, too insignificant in our crisis – Metuh

...Says Fashola can't be compared to PDP govs Chief Olisa Metuh, the national publicity secretary of the Bamanga Tukur led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP spoke to newsmen at the weekend on the unfolding crisis in the PDP and efforts being made to resolve it. Frank, forceful and almost always forthright, Metuh who has had a large role in reinvigorating the publicity machinery of the PDP affirmed that the party needs a formidable chairman in the like of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur even as he was unapologetic on the party’s support for the Jonathan administration. Excerpts:
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BABY FACTORY: Hairdresser, 3 others nabbed in Enugu

BABY FACTORY: Hairdresser, 3 others nabbed in Enugu

An Enugu-based female hairdresser, Ifeoma Obike, who allegedly combined her business with the illicit trade of baby factory, has been arrested by operatives of Anti Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department of Enugu State Police Command.

Promoting food security through investment in science

Promoting food security through investment in science

Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) believes in homegrown solutions to Africa´s food security challenges through building capacity across the whole of agricultural value chain. The programs of the body reveal immense avenues through which different players in the sector from scientists to farmers, government officials as well as other policy makers implement solutions.

Is poverty the ultimate reward for pension contributors?

Is poverty the ultimate reward for pension contributors?

The consciousness of sensitive Nigerians is often assailed by the undignifying sight of senior citizens and other such retirees, who wearily wait in distress for verification of their identity or eventual payment of pension entitlements from government agencies responsible for disbursement. The unsightly juxtaposition of such horrid spectacle against the background of impunity in the misapplication of pension funds is obviously also lost on our current political leadership; worse still, in spite of the reforms enacted in the 2004 Pension Act, there has been no single conviction of anyone for the reckless looting of pension funds.

Security fears at Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport

Security fears at Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport

There are fears that Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, may become transit route for drug traffickers as screening machines and other essential facilities that would enhance smooth operation were yet to be provided at the airport, which commenced international commercial flights on August 24.

Okiro urges co-operation between PSC, Police Ministry

Okiro urges co-operation between PSC, Police Ministry

ABUJA—Chairman of Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro, has said effective co-operation between the Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Ministry of Police Affairs will give the Nigeria Police Force the desired support in its reformation bid.

Analysis: Public health & economic implication of tobacco legislation

Analysis: Public health & economic implication of tobacco legislation

Tobacco, a predominantly natural herb warmed its way into the hearts of many consumers across the world because of its place in the gregarious nature of man. The herb is consumed mostly as cigarette and snuff in the present generation. However, it has come under severe and increasing regulatory scrutiny recently.

Courteville to promote Nigeria, Caribbean trade relation

Courteville to promote Nigeria, Caribbean trade relation

In furtherance of effort to boost trade relation between Nigeria and Caribbean countries, Courteville Business Solution, CBS, an ICT/computer-based listed entity on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, will represent Nigeria in a business symposium aimed at forging closer business ties between both countries.

Customers as Elephants – 1

Customers as Elephants – 1

Do you still remember a particularly awful service experience you had in the hands of a certain organization some 10 or 15 years ago? If you do, your memory can favourably compare with that of an elephant. I understand that elephants hardly forget anything. In fact, as they grow older (especially the female) their memory gets better and becomes more useful for adaptation to the environment. Well, some customers are like that.