FG scraps PICOMSS, puts port security under pressure
THE Federal Government has scrapped the Presidential Implementation on Maritime Security and Safety (PICOMSS), following its refusal to merge with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Low goal count after first round
EVERY one of the sixteen teams has now played a part in the 2013 African Cup of Nations, but not every team has scored a goal.
Medical doctor abducted in Enugu, as Police rescue two victims
ENUGU—A renowned medical practitioner based in Enugu, Dr. Okechukwu Madike, was abducted by unknown gunmen from his hospital at Achara Layout, Enugu about 7pm on Tuesday paralyzing the activities of the ever-busy private health institution.
Mena to restore hope against Congo DR
DR Congo will attempt to get their first win of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations when they lock horns with the Mena of Niger at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sports Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Senate okays Turaki, Nebo as ministers
THE Senate Wednesday unanimously confirmed the nominations of Prof Chinedu Nebo and Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, as ministers after a thorough screening of the duo.
March deadline: Banks reject legacy banks cheques
There are indications that some banks are refusing to clear cheques of legacy banks, in violation of the directives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which extended the acceptance of legacy bank cheques to March 31, 2013. The legacy banks includes the defunct Afribank, Bank PHB, FinBank , Equitorial Trust Bank, Oceanic Bank and Spring Bank.
