‘APC will soon be factionalised’
A chieftain of Labour Party, LP, in Ondo state and a member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Akindele Adeniyi yesterday said that the selfish ambition of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, would soon factionalise the party.
NIMASA seeks judiciary support to tackle maritime crimes
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has called for the support of the country’s judicial system to enable it curb criminal activities in the nation’s maritime sector.
2014 W/Cup: I’m not under pressure – Emenike
He is just 26 but hugely gifted with the talent of a footballer and he does well in the art of goalscoring. Emmanuel Emenike led Nigeria’s charge for the 2013 AFCON triumph in South Africa. He emerged the highest goal scorer in the tournament with four goals even when he missed Nigeria’s final two matches.
Politics Over People
POLITICS is steadily being reduced to the contest for power at all costs. The biggest casualty to date is the people. Politics should be about service to the people through enhancement of opportunities that should sustain society.
Abuja indigenes seek development commission
The umbrella body of FCT indigenes, Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja, OIDA, has called for the creation of a development commission to cater for displaced indigenous communities in the territory.
NDLEA discovers S-Africa-bound 9.2kg of meth inside palm oil at MMIA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has aborted a plot to export 9.2 kg of methamphetamine hidden inside palm oil to South Africa.
Passengers stranded in S-East over rise in fares
PASSENGERS returning home after the Yuletide celebrations from the Eastern part of the country are stranded in different parks, following a sharp increase in fares.
APC, LP differ on conduct of Anambra LG polls
Barely four days to the rescheduled January 11, 2014, local government election in Anambra State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reiterated its stand to back out of the poll on ground that it was a rape on democracy.
Mechanic docked for raping teenager
An auto mechanic, Michael Bonoba, yesterday, appeared before an Apapa Chief Magistrate’s court in Lagos, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.
ASUU: Unilag lecturers promise to cover lost grounds
LAGOS — As academic activities resumed at the University of Lagos, yesterday, the institution’s branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has promised to make sacrifices to make up for lost time.
Blackout: Transmission Company of Nigeria employs 522 engineers
The Lagos Regional Office of Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, yesterday, employed 522 engineers as part of efforts to stabilise electricity supply.
Mr. Iwuamadi Charles, Principal Manager of TCN, Lagos Region, said in Lagos.
