Environment, set back in war against malaria
FOr over a decade, Emmanuel and Ruth Odigie and their four children reside in a rented two-room apartment in Ajegunle area of Lagos. Year in, year out, the poverty-striken family have had their share of tales of woe. Come rain, come shine, they are forced to cope with challenges of living in an unhealthy environment.
Give Universal Health Coverage priority, Elebute tells FG
President Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to prioritise the recently launched Universal Health Coverage in the country
Lagos issues flood alert to those residing near lagoons, flood plains
LAGOS State will experience normal rainfall with minimal intensity compared to last year’s rainfall, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello has predicted. The Commissioner who based his predictions on facts gleaned from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, gave the socio-economic implication of this year’s rainfall for the state.
Man, 36, docked for N137,000 theft
A 36-year-old unemployed man, who allegedly broke into schools and stole valuables worth N137, 000, was last Thursday charged before an Ojo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos.
We ‘ll mobilise youths for 2015 polls — Obiekwe, DYON boss
The President, Dynamic Youth Organization of Nigeria (DYON), Chief Elvis Obiekwe has assured Nigerians of fair and transparent general elections, come 2015, as DYON would partner Independent Electoral commission (INEC) to ensure that Nigerians votes count.
Newly Doomed Rice Policy
IT takes a public hearing for Nigerians to know how government departments and ministries work with, or against each other. There are often speculations that governments sabotage themselves, but when they are stated officially, they are causes for concern.
Kaduna APC constitutes 17-man c’ttee to conduct congresses
The Kaduna State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday constituted a 17-man committee to conduct the party’s congresses beginning from April 5
Lagos Internatonal Motor show holds May
The 2014 edition of Lagos International Motor Show will hold from the 1st to 7th of May at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Announcing the date at his Yaba, Lagos office, the managing director, Fashintex Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu said that preparations are in top gear to host a memorable show come May 1 to 7, 2014.
Embrace group partnership, Iroko tells private sector
COexistence and group practice within the private sector have been identified as essential factors to close some of the observed heath care gaps and guarantee advancement of the nation’s health care industry.
Ford redefines compact car segment with Ecosport
YOU can’t stop falling in love with the all-new Ford Ecosport. The reason is simple. The small Ford car, built on a raised platform, has a beautiful design and is sweet to drive too
Pipeline: Nigeria to save N160bn with security, safety technology
Effective deployment of security and safety gadgets in the monitoring of oil facilities across the country, will help the Federal Government save the $1 billion (N160 billion) it plans to spend on pipeline surveillance.
