Power generation hits 4,286 megawatts, saysTCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that electricity generation has hit 4,286 megawatts as against the 3,700 MW that is been insinuated in the country.
Afcon: Keshi promises changes in Eagles
SUPER Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has promised changes in the team not only in introducing new players but also in their approach as they look for win against defending champions, Zambia tomorrow.
Presidential poll: Middle Belt group alleges betrayal
KADUNA—The umbrella organisation for northern minorities, Middle Belt Dialogue, MBD, Wednesday accused President Goodluck Jonathan of alleged betrayal of the people of the area.
Between Greek gift and absurdity
NIGERIAN history may have gone full circle- from the founding fathers who could not tell a lie to the current crop of leaders, particularly at the central government, who cannot tell the truth.
LASG gives owners of abandoned vehicles 3 days to remove them
LAGOS State Government yesterday gave owners of abandoned vehicles in the state a three-day ultimatum to remove them or have them impounded.
Oshiomhole splashes N41m on Edo athletes, appoints Itemuagbor adviser without pay
EDO State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has splashed N41 million cash reward on the state athletes to the 2012 National Sports Festival, which held in Lagos, condemning the win-at-all-cost attitude of some states, saying it does not augur well for the sports development of the country. The Governor who held a reception for the athletes […]
NIMASA, NGO urge oil firms to reduce spills in N-Delta
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and a non-governmental organisation, Rati Medical Outreach, have appealed to oil multinationals in the country to be more pro-active and double their efforts at facility surveillance to reduce oil spills in the Niger Delta region.
ASCSN petitions Oshiomhole over Perm Sec’s appoin tment
ASSOCIATION of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has petitioned Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, appealing to him to rescind the appointment of a retired major as a Permanent Secretary, saying such appointment if allowed to stand could weaken the morale of public servants in the state.
Police shock for Jonathan
RECENTLY, we had an interesting discussion on drunk driving in our tennis club. A member had finished a whole bottle of Hennessey and on a reckless drive home had a somersault.
Amaechi/Orubebe: Two fighting in Niger Delta
Two of the leading political figures in the Niger Delta are engaged in a battle of wits that only shadows what could come in the immediate future.
Family petitions Tambuwal over death of Turkey-based Nigerian
THE Family of Mr. Osazuwa Aigbedion, has called on Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Waziri Tambuwal, to investigate the alleged murder of Mr. Courage Aigbedion by five Turkish youths in Istanbul.
