Again terrorists invade Mafa after Gov Shettima’s visit
Barely two hours when governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the people of Mafa Local Government Area which came under deadly attacks by suspected Boko Haram terrorists last Monday, another set of terrorists re- invaded the council headquarters at about 4:45 PM and destroyed the remaining structures on ground after killing and injured many people.
Importers demand implementation of $190 duty on imported rice
Key rice distributors, importers and other relevant stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to quickly implement the 2013 benchmark of $190 per metric ton duty on imported rice.
Dep. Comptroller decries condition of prisoners
THE Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in Taraba State, Magaji Jatau yesterday lamented the deplorable condition of prisoners as well as those still awaiting trials for various offences in Jalingo Prisons, describing the situation as terrible
Fuel scarcity worsens in Lagos
Most restaurant operators were seen lamenting low sales due to lack of fuel to power their generators as public power supply remains erratic.
Karibi Whyte advocates higher fees in varsities
Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian state-owned universities, Justice Karibi-Whyte (rtd), has called for the urgent upward review of the fees charged in various universities across the country in order to attain world class standard
Contempt of court: Ex-APGA bosses, Umeh, Shinkafi may be jailed
Former chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, and his former national secretary, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi, may be jailed for contempt of court as the national chairman of the party, Chief Maxi Okwu, had this week served the duo with Form 48.
