Oyerinde: Oshiomhole to appear before House of Reps tomorrow
BENIN—GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, will tomorrow appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition, following the petition by a coalition of civil society organisations in Edo State, over Police handling of the investigation into the murder of his late Principal Private Secretary, Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde.
FG reviews use of commercial explosives
In view of the current security challenges faced by the country, the Federal government has put mechanisms in place to control and ensure that explosives, which are regarded as indispensable materials used in the mining sector do not get into the wrong hands.
NEXIM renews commitment to borderless, connected ECOWAS markets
The Managing Director/ CEO of Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM), Mr. Roberts U. Orya has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria’s Trade Policy Bank to removing trade barriers and promoting seamless commercial exchanges among ECOWAS Member States.
Sport cars are world’s most expensive
Bugatti Veyron Super Sports, Aston Martin One-77, Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, Lamborghini Reventon, Koenigsegg Agera, Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, Mclaren F1, Ferrari Enzo, Pagani Zonda and SSC Ultimate Aero. These are world’s most expensive cars. They have many things in common. Apart from being very fast and expensive, they are all Sport cars.
Dematerialisation: Shareholder blasts Stockbrokers, registrars over excessive charges
A shareholder in the capital market has flared stockbrokers and registrars over huge cost they impose on shareholders who intend to dematerialise their certificates to meet the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, and Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC’s demand.
REITS will boost real estate sector- Stakeholders
The Nigerian real estate market will experience exponential growth through the inflow of capital from both local and offshore investors if the Real Estate Investment Trust, REIT structure is encouraged to thrive. This view was canvassed by stakeholders at a recent round table put together by Stanbic IBTC Capital, in partnership with Actis and Resilient Africa.
Why sea food is good for you
HEALTH benefits of sea food are often undermined, yet increased intake of crayfish, prawns, crab and shrimp, among others, helps minimise risk of heart attack, while promoting general good health.
High number of prisoners blamed on justice system
About 35, 000 out of 52,754 suspects in various prisons across the country are awaiting trials for various offences, prison authorities said yesterday in Lagos, pointing out that the high number of prisoners was hampering reformation efforts for the inmates.
45-yr-old suspected rapist remanded in prison
An Abeokuta Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, yesterday ordered that a 45-year-old rape suspect, Taofeek Kolawole be remanded in prison custody till Friday, March 1, 2013.
Chief Okwu is not a member of our party – APGA
THE All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Enugu State Chapter, yesterday, dismissed as false the claim by Chief Maxi Okwu that he was a member of the party, saying the politician was long expelled and had not been re-admitted into the party.
Women protest alleged killing of indigenes by Fulani herdsmen
About 200 women from Uwheru and Ohoror communities, Monday stormed the Ughelli North Local Government Area council’s secretariat, Delta State in protest against the alleged invasion of their farmlands and killing of over 10 indigenes from the communities by Fulani herdsmen.
