JONATHAN: North should wait till 2019 – Ameh Ebute
In an interview session with newsmen in Lagos, Senator Ebute divorces himself and his people in the North-Central Nigeria from the increasing agitations against another term for President Goodluck Jonathan, who he claimed has performed excellently. He gives reasons the consolidation of three parties into the All Progressives Congress, APC will fail and warns his distinguished colleague, Senator Tinubu to beware of his new friends in the North. Excerpts:
Confusion trails Anambra PDP ward congress as factional leaders trade blames
AWKA—CONFUSION, Tuesday, trailed Monday’s ward congress of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with factional leaders trading blames and claiming success in the exercise.
Let insurance carry your risk (2)
If you can cultivate the habit of savings, it will help you in life. Insurance, which is a way of savings, is there for you too. Through insurance you can save for the future and for the training of your children (education insurance). The general public should shun the apathy towards insurance. It is one of those services in modern times that can always provide a relief or a solution to some of our problems.
Youth identified as tool to deepening insurance
THE need to continually sensitise the youths on the importance of insurance has been identified as a strategic factor in the deepening of insurance penetration in the country.
Christians united against advocates of Nigeria’s disintegration – Omobude
The Church is united in prayers against anyone that is planning Nigeria’s destruction in 2015. Dr. Felix Omobude, President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, and the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) has said, adding that a leader needs his people behind him to succeed.
Richard Odibo: Humility to serve humanity
POLITICS in this part of the world has for a long time been defined by a devious colour of brute force and gangsterism, a phenomenon that has robbed the game of the finesse, fidelity and exotic qualities of progressive political ideals which are the driving principles of government in the developed world.
NIA, IMF chart means for insurance growth
THE Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are exploring means to harness and turn the potentials of the insurance industry into economic growth for the country.
Group urges Jonathan, Health Minister to call Chairman, Irrua hospital to order
National Movement of Nigeria, yesterday, called on President Goodluck Jonathan and the Minister of Health, to call the Chairman of Irrua Specialist Hospital Board of Management, Chief Boyelayefa Dedekem, to order and ask him to allow the rule of law and due process take place in the choice of a new Chief Medical Director for the hospital.
LG gives tech edge to women with Pink Service
THE constant campaign for more women to participate in the technology field seems to be yielding fruits. Besides raising women’s interest, the call is also reshaping the way corporate organisations engage female clients.
Law Union & Rock Insurance committed to ERM
Law Union & Rock Insurance Plc has developed its Enterprise Risk Management to ensure that the risks underwritten by the firm are professionally carried out.
2013: Who is the best man for Anambra?
WITH the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 16, this year around the corner, the question that begs for answer is, “what will be the position of Ndi Anambra in 2014 and beyond?”
APC faults CPC’s boycott of Ekiti rally
The newly registered, All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, has expressed worry over how the leadership of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, in the state had failed to turn up for Monday’s rally to herald the formation of the new party in the state.
Enugu Police boss tasks policemen on professionalism
OFFICERS and men of Umuabor Division of Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command have been charged to be professional in the discharge of their duties. This charge was given by the Enugu State Commissioner of Police Abubakar Adamu Mohammed, when he led some key officers of the command on a visit to the area as part of his tour of divisions and formations under his command.
Security challenge: When Students Talk Peace With Images
Jos the capital city of Plateau State recently witnessed a frenzy as over 2000 students from various higher institutions enlivened the city with colourful displays. Apart from exhibiting their talents, the students also had a chance to learn from experts, interact and test their capabilities at an international film festival. The maiden edition of the International Students Film Festival was a collaboration among the University of Jos, University of Lagos and the National Film Institute, Jos with support from World Bank’s Step-B Project.
Why we’re paying special attention to Aba – Orji
Governor Theodore of Abia State, has said his administration has continued to pay special attention to the infrastructural development of Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the state after long years of neglect by previous administrations.
NMA urges FG to revamp primary healthcare centres
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, yesterday , urged government to revamp the nation’s Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, with a view to making healthcare services available to people at the grass roots.
