World Bank increases Nigeria’s share holding by 119
The Federal Government has said the World Bank has increased Nigeria’s share holding in the bank by additional 119, a development that is expected to increase the nation’s voice in the affairs of the bank.
Lamido’s son granted bail
Kano Police Command has released on bail, Aminu Sule, the eldest son of Jigawa state Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido detained in connection to a fatal auto crash that claimed the life of a middle aged man in Kano, Wednesday night.
The release by the police came on the heels of unconfirmed report that parents of the auto-crash victim had been convinced to drop legal procedures against Aminu Sule amidst juicy promises to settle out of court.
FG orders return of toxic wastes containers to U.K
The Federal Government has ordered that the toxic waste laden containers on board MV Marivia Monrovia be shipped back to the port of origin in the U.K. Dr Ngeri Benebo, the Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), disclosed to reporters on Thursday.
Police confirms release of 4 abducted foreigners
The Bayelsa Police Command on Thursday confirmed the release of four foreigners kidnapped by pirates on Dec. 13, 2012. The foreigners were kidnapped about 74 kilometres off the Atlantic coast of Bayelsa.
Fire Disasters: Amosun Condoles Alaafin, others
Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Thursday, condoled with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on the inferno that gutted his palace on Tuesday.
IMF rates Africa among fastest growing regions
IMF Managing Director Ms Christine Lagarde in Abidjan on Wednesday said sub-Sahara was among the fastest growing regions in the world.
