Group blames PDP crisis on Ogbulafor, Baraje-led leadership
THE Save PDP Group, a political group in the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said yesterday, that the “visionless” administration of the Vincent Ogbulafor/ Kawu Baraje-led National Working Committee of the party led to the failure of the party to win elections in some states which are controlled today by opposition All Progressive Congress, APC.
LADOL to construct N57bn Egina FPSO platform
The Lagos Deep Off-Shore Logistics (LADOL) base has concluded plans to commence the construction of a Floating Production Storage Off-loading (FPSO) integrated platform for Egina project.
Isoko communities petition Senate over divestment of OMLs 26, 30
OIL and gas producing communities in Isoko ethnic nationality, Delta State, have disputed the divestment of OML 26 and 30 by Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, to First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Limited and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited, respectively, in 2010 and 2012, saying that it was done in breach of extant provisions of the Petroleum Act.
FG seeks UK aid to reposition creative industry
FEDERAL Government has called for support of the Authorities of United Kingdom (UK) in its bid to reposition creative industry in the country.
MTN Education Tour Bus: An enlightening trip into the digital future
The pace of innovation has grown faster than previously imagined. With human manual effort giving way to more advanced and precise technologies, the future of commerce, science, banking, telecommunications, entertainment, education and even government will be driven by digital technologies.
Expert asks govt to get private sector’s involvement in education
THE Federal Government has been urged to drive the education sector by focusing on either primary, secondary or tertiary education and allowing private sector to do the rest.
The concept of amnesty and its place in human rights discourse
Amnesty is a pardon extended by the government to a group or class of persons usually for political offence, the act of a sovereign power officially forgiving certain classes of persons who are subject to trial but have not yet being convicted. It is the action of a government by which all persons or certain groups of persons who have committed a criminal offence usually of a political nature that threatens the sovereignty of the government are granted Immunity from prosecution. Examples of such offences are treason and sedition.
Reuben, Aluko, Haruna return to Eagles
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has hinted on a recall for Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna, Gabriel Reuben and Sone Aluko.
Sallah Message: MAN wants FG to parley with ASUU, NMA
President of the Muslim Association of Nigeria, (MAN), Alhaji Sulayman Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to bring a lasting solution to the strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff union of Universities (ASUU) and the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA).
LASTVEB exposes teachers to engineering techniques
IN its quest to boost the technological skills of teachers, the Lagos State Vocational and Technical Education Board (LASTVEB) has given teachers from Government Technical Colleges, Ikorodu, Ikotun and Agidingbi specialised training to enhance productivity.
NBA President, others condemn human trafficking
President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr Okey Wali SAN, has condemned the practice of trafficking in human beings, which is seen as modern day slavery.
