Jonathan directs Head of Service to purge service of corruption
Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday directed the Head of Service of the Federation to provide immediate solutions to corruption and other unethical practices in the nation’s civil service. The President, who was represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, gave the directive at this year’s Civil Service Week Dinner/Award night at the State House, […]
Pawpaw, remedy for treating various diseases- Nutritionist
Hajiya Jummai Abdul, a Nutritionist at the Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, said on Monday that pawpaw (papaya) was a remedy for the treatment of various diseases.
Benitez questions Mourinho’s sportsmanship
Former Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez made a thinly veiled dig at his successor at Stamford Bridge, Jose Mourinho, in comments published on Monday, chiding him for his apparent win-at-all-costs attitude.
South Africans fear worst for ‘critical’ Mandela
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela remained in a critical condition in hospital on Monday, leaving millions in South Africa and across the world fearing the worst.
Zuma praises Jonathan, Campaore on Mali agreement
The African Union Commission (AUC) on Sunday commended Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso for their efforts in reaching an agreement at the Ouagadougou negotiations to end the Malian crises
Labour, stakeholders disagree on poaching, bonding in banks
Organised labour and shareholders have disagreed over the appropriateness of staff poaching and bonding in the banking industry. Under the umbrella of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, labour maintained that staff bonding is illegal and any agreement to that effect is not binding on the staff, shareholder groups however insist that such practices is good and will enhance competition among banks.
