Anambra: Ben Obi chides parties over violation of zoning
SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Inter Party Affairs, Senator Ben Obi, has expressed regret that various candidates in the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State failed to adhere to the zoning arrangement put forward by the state governor, Mr Peter Obi.
PDP calls for dialogue over proposed sale of Edo House
AS controversy continues to trail the planned sale of Edo House, Victoria Island, Lagos by the state government, the state Peoples Democratic, PDP, has called for dialogue with Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
African Tyre Village for commissioning Dec
The Association of Nigeria Tyre Marketers has so far awarded One Thousand certificates of Allocation (C of A) to deserving members and investors who meet its requirements of completing all the necessary payments for each shop at their new “AFRICAN TYRE VILLAGE” permanent site.
Sallah: Transporters increase fare as Ibadan experiences gridlock
Transporters in Ibadan, yesterday, hiked up transportation fares as travellers throng motor parks and train station for transportation to various destinations for today’s Eid-el Kabir celebration.
FG records success in Zamfara lead poisoning
THE Federal Government said its intervention in the Zamfara State lead poisoning has yielded remarkable achievements since 2010, when it carried out the cleaning of the affected areas.
We’re locked out in the rain, intimidated in Addis Ababa – Supporters Club
The Nigerian supporters Club recounted their ordeal in the hands of Ethiopians in Addis Ababa yesterday, claiming that they were locked out of the stadium and made to stay in the rain before they finally allowed only 400 members to provide support for the Eagles in their 2-1 win on Sunday.
Eagles will fall in Calabr – Debebe
Ethiopia skipper Degu Debebe has said despite the 2-1 loss to Nigeria Sunday they could still turn the table in the 2014 World Cup play off.
Kewalram targets 20% truck market share with FotonDaimler brand
Kewalram Nigeria Limited has launched the FotonDaimler range of heavy trucks and buses into the Nigerian market. The renowned automobile marketing company, recently presented the range to motoring journalists in Lagos.
Medical tourism: New frontiers for Nigerian healthcare delivery
TOWARDS enabling the average Nigerian patient access to the most advanced and effective healthcare services in the world, Apollo Hyderabad Group, the largest group of hospitals in Asia, recently teamed up with the Nigerian medical industry, to establish the Apollo Global Doctors Network- West Africa.
Psychiatrist seeks supportive policies for treatment of mental disorders
WORRIED by the high incidence of mental illness among the aged, coupled with the high rate of under diagnosis and undertreatment of mental disorders in the country especially within primary care settings, a medical expert has called for the setting up of sustainable policies on long-term and palliative care; and developing age-friendly services to meet the specific needs of older populations.
Confab will stem Boko Haram insurgency – Fasheun
The Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, yesterday, expressed optimism that the proposed National Conference would bring an end to the activities of the Boko Haram.
