Lamentation of widow of ex-Naval staff: Alleges conspiracy of silence over hubby’s death
Mrs Mosunmola Ashaye was in a pensive mood that Thursday, as she sat on a sofa, staring at her sympathisers as if one of them would announce the miraculous resurrection of her husband, a retired naval officer. Alas, this was never to be for the father of four, who was slain on Monday February 4, during a gun battle with sea pirates in Bayelsa State in the course of his official duty.
NUC blames poor ranking of Nigerian varsities on stakeholders
Professor Julius Okojie, the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), has blamed stakeholders for the dwindling standards and poor ranking of Nigerian universities globally
FG, RAPSON to create 300,000 jobs
FEDERAL Government has kicked off a process that could generate over 300,000 jobs for unemployed Nigerians as it inaugurated committee on installation of surveillance and traffic cameras and other equipment in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
CBN extends cash-less policy to Rivers, Ogun States from July 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will extend the cashless policy to Rivers and Ogun States from July 1st this year. The decision to extend the cashless project to these states was made at the last Bankers’ Committee Meeting held in Abuja.
Community ostracizes councillor
There was tension at Nsukka, Enugu State, as a councillor representing one of the communities in the local government was ostracized and mourned alive over alleged gross anti-community activities.
Investor protection: IOSCO out with approaches of investors’ education
In a bid to protect retail investors from risk associated with uninformed investment, the International Organization of Securities Commissions, IOSCO, has come out with various approaches adopted by regulators of securities market in educating investors on financial products offered by intermediaries.
Shittu: No regrets over Afcon miss
Millwall defender Danny Shittu has said he has no regrets turning down Nigeria’s invitation on their way to winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa earlier this month.
Release our leaders from prison, community begs Delta govt
The people of Uweye community in Uzere Kingdom of Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, have called on the state government to intervene in the lingering crisis rocking the community and release their leaders, who were arrested and are being kept at Kwale prison.
Why we embarked on Afcon trophy tour – Stanbic IBTC
The children of the Patrick Speech and Languages Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, had every reason to aspire to achieve the immense possibilities
Dangote begins training of block makers, bricklayers
Dangote Cement PLC has commenced training of people in block industries business including bricklayers across the country so that they can mould quality products and thus stop building collapses.
Our marginalisation in Warri Council must stop – Egbema Ijaw
Ijaw in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, have said the alleged political marginalisation and manipulation of Egbema Ijaw people should be corrected ahead of 2015 general elections, for peace to reign in the state.
