Corporate governance critical to competitiveness — Osunkeye
The President of Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, has enjoined companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, to imbibe tenets of good corporate governance, saying that it brings about competitiveness and helps businesses to be more efficient.
Dutch nationals’ abduction: I didn’t offer N3.4m bribe to Police —Community leader
Chairman of Dodo River Regional Development Association in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr. Berry Negrese, yesterday, denied claims by some politicians that he was forced to pay N3.450 million as bribe to the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hilary Opara and the security aide to Governor Seriaka Dickson, Col. Bernard Kenebai, for the rescue operation of the abducted Dutch nationals and bail bonds for the detained Nigerian journalists.
We’ll obey court judgment on South-West PDP — Metuh
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has said that the party will respect the court judgment restraining it from appointing a new caretaker committee in the South-West until a valid congress is held.
I can’t put up with domestic violence — Judith Audu
Judith Audu has come a long way to be counted among those who matter in Nollywood.Having featured in many flicks and sitcoms, Judith tried her hands at producing her own film and she made a big impresssion with her short film ‘Not Right’, an expose on domestic violence. Born and bred in Lagos with a Masters degree in Public and International Affairs and a B.A in French, both from the University of Lagos,Judith has more than enough to succeed anywhere but chose acting because that is what makes her happy. She speaks with WG on her career, marriage and her passions.
Civil service: No job evaluation since 1976 – C’ttee
THE Director-General, National Wages and Income Commission, Dr. Richard Egbule disclosed on Wednesday that the last review and evaluation exercise carried out in the civil service was done in 1976 by the then Chairman, Civil Service Commission, late Jerome Udoji just as he alleged that the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Allocation Commission, RMFAC was encroaching into the commission’s constitutional duties.
P-Square bags Star beer deal
It seems the split rumour about the musical duo, P-Square, has finally turned out to be a blessing to the musicians.
I’ll make pension payment first line charge— Bamidele
LABOUR Party Candidate, Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has promised to place pension on first line charge, to make payments regular, if elected governor of the state.
Court remands 2 siblings, another for murder
ABEOKUTA — A magistrate’s court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, yesterday, remanded two siblings and their friend for allegedly killing a man identified as Yusuf Jubril.
We’re ready for Ekiti guber poll — INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ekiti State has said barring last-minute changes. It is prepared to conduct rigging-free election on June 21.
One dies, 3 injured as vehicle plunges into canal
LAGOS— Tragedy struck in Lagos, Wednesday night, as an unidentified person was confirmed dead and three others injured when a vehicle plunged into a canal at Pleasure bus stop on Abeokuta expressway, Agbado‑Okeodo Local Council Development Area, LCDA.
Ashakacem proposes 42 kobo dividend
Ashaka Cement Plc has disclosed plans to pay 42kobo dividend to its shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2013.
