Taxi driver bags 2 months imprisonment for obstructing traffic
An Abuja Senior Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a taxi driver, Chijioke Asogwa of Mararaba, Nasarawa State to two months in prison for causing obstruction.
Eagles in cruise control – Keshi
The Super Eagles are in course to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, coach Stephen Keshi has said.
The African champions proved their mettle midweek at the Arap Moi International Stadium in Nairobi, when they defeated the Harambee Stars of Kenya 1-0. The victory stretches Nigeria’s lead in Group F to eight points, two more than second placed Malawi, who were held to goalless draw in Blantyre by Namibia.
Fani-Kayode: Court orders Keyamo on written address
A Federal High Court,Lagos, yesterday, ordered the law firm of Festus Keyamo, to file, within three days, a written address stating his chambers competence to prosecute the alleged money laundering case against former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.
Workers’ unions blame govts’ socio-economic policies for insecurity nation-wide
The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, and the Industrial Global Union have blamed general state of insecurity in almost all parts of the country on socio-economic policies of the Federal and state governments.
FG pledges to pay off PHCN casual staff
…To wage war against casual jobs in banks
ABUJA—THE Federal Government Thursday promised to pay terminal benefits and gratuity to all staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, including those on casuals.
Ondo Police arrest 7 kidnappers of grandfather
SEVEN suspected kidnappers of a grandfather, Pa Akinyele Akerele, have been arrested by police detectives in Ondo State.
The suspects reportedly invaded Akerele’s residence in Igbobini area of the state on May 4 and whisked him away.
Akerele was said to have been taken by his abductors through the sea to Sapele in Delta State.
