Maximising petroleum resources for Nigerians benefits
NIGERIA’S petroleum industry have come a long way from its over 57 years of commercial oil production, but perhaps the most significant period, in terms of local input and benefits to Nigerians have been since the advent of President Jonathan’s administration.
Ford celebrates 2 millionth EcoBoost engine production as demand soars
Ford Motor Company has celebrated manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: Two million have been produced globally since the 2009 launch of the engine line.
New video: Aslar Jezzy releases ‘Sexxy’
Up and coming Malaysia based Nigerian act Aslar Jezzy has released the video of his latest sensation ‘Sexxy’
Coscharis puts smiles on orphans’ faces
Foremost Ford dealer, Coscharis Motors has put smiles on the faces of orphans at the Arrow of God Orphanage Home, Ajah, Lagos, by donating 50 bags of rice and undisclosed amount of money to mark the Ford Global Week of Caring in Nigeria.
BA appoints Nigerian as West Africa’s regional head
British Airways (BA) has appointed Mr Kola Olayinka as its Commercial Manager for the West African English speaking countries.
52-yr-old accused of N4.5m fraud
A 52-year-old businessman, Oludare Olugbemi, was Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining N4.5 million under false pretext.
‘Robbers rule Ada-George area of Port Harcourt’
TWO victims were, Sunday night, confirmed dead and a Toyota car belonging to one Dr. Chukwuma Nwaiwu carted away as gunmen stormed Ada-George Road, Rumueme, Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
Jonathan still popular in North, South-South, says Opara
Mr Austin Opara, a former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, said on Monday that President Goodluck Jonathan enjoyed 95 per cent support of the people of the South-South zone.
St. Theresa Catholic Church bombing: Court to deliver judgment Nov. 7
The Federal High Court on Monday fixed Nov. 7 to deliver judgment on terrorist charges filed against Kabiru Umar aka “Kabiru Sokoto’’.
National conference: Agbakoba, SERAP, others, hail inauguration of committee
Some prominent lawyers and human rights groups on Monday in Lagos hailed the inauguration of the Advisory Committee on the proposed National Conference by President Goodluck Jonathan, describing it as a right step in the right direction.
WMRA upgrades Obudu status
The World Mountain Running Association, WMRA, has upgraded the status of the Obudu international mountain race from a mere associate member race to one of its premium events for this year.
Akpabio drops three commissioners, aide
Akwa Ibom State governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has sacked three of his commissioners and an aide.
Among those sacked were the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Austin Mbeh; that for Economic Development, Mr. Sunny Anyang; Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Martyns Udoinyang and Special Adviser for Youths and Sports, Mr. Samuel Frank.
Oshiomhole faults resident doctor’s strike
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has faulted the ongoing strike by a section of doctors in public health institution in the country, under the aegis of Association of Resident Doctors, saying that same negates their professional ethics.
Suswam laments persistent squabbles among political class
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State, yesterday, lamented that the persistent squabbles among the country’s political class was impacting negatively on the lives of the ordinary Nigerians.
Lagos rides against breast cancer cycle
IN a feat comparable to the inspirational Prudential Ride London-Surrey100-mile cycle ride by 25,000 cyclists and the famous London to Paris Cycle Ride, professional cyclists from the Life Style Cycling Club, Port Harcourt, are set to ride through a mapped out route in Lagos.
Centenary Village to cost N3.2 trn – Abubakar
The proposed Centenary Village, an ultra-modern city within the FCT to mark the 100 years of the Nigerian nationhood, will cost N3.2 trillion, retired Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar said on Monday.
