APC flays poor voters’ registration exercise in Ekiti
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has expressed worries over some noticeable but avoidable defects and deficiencies in the handling of the ongoing Continuous Voters' Registration, CVR, exercise in the state.
Lagos state sets up special commercial court
Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Ayotunde Philips, yesterday, revealed that the state government would soon commence the construction of a special court to address disputes arising from commercial matters to safeguard investments in the state.
The essence of brotherhood in Islam
All praise is for Allah the Mighty the Exalted, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon His final Messenger Muhammad Ibn Abdullah and upon his family and companions.
Aregbesola gives scorecard at school commissioning
Osun State governor Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has declared that a total of 1,724 classrooms have been completed in 39 schools throughout the state since the present administration came on board about four years ago.
N30m rent fraud case involving 100 tenants adjourned
A Lagos High Court, sitting at Igbosere, has adjourned the case of Alhaji Ishola Salaudeen, who defrauded over 100 prospective tenants of N30million to March 14, 2014
EbonyLife takes war against domestic violence to the screen with New Horizons
EbonyLife TV has added its voice to the global fight against domestic violence with the launch and premiere of its long-awaited short film, “New Horizons”, while also opening its doors to victims of the scourge for free legal aid and counseling.
Gunmen abduct journalist in Rivers
A journalist with Wazobia FM in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mr. Anthony Akatakpo, was, yesterday, abducted at his residence in Rumuekini area of the metropolis.
Dangote Refinery to create more jobs via backward integration — Clark
The Managing Director of Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc, Mr. Graham Clark, has said that its company will stimulate rural economy of Nigeria through backward integration programme and create many jobs.
FG to compel oil companies to guarantee safe environment
ABUJA — Worried by the degree of environmental degradation suffered as a result of oil exploration in the Niger Delta areas, the Federal Government has taken a drastic step to compel companies involved in the oil and gas exploration to adhere to rules and regulations of safe environment in the future.
Transcorp: Delivering shareholders’ value
For the first time since its listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, in 2007, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, Transcorp Plc, has indicated readiness to reward its loyal shareholders with gross dividends of N1.93 billion, which translates to five kobo per share for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Tourism integral part of Delta beyond oil — Utuama
Delta State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama, SAN, has said that the state government is determined to make the state a leading tourism destination in the country, adding that tourism is an integral part of expanding the economy of Delta State Beyond Oil.
