Deadlock in confab over derivation votes
UNABLE to reach an agreement on three major fund-related issues, the National Conference, yesterday, threw back the key issues to the Federal Government to work out and adjourned till August 4.
Warri hosts CNS Open Swimming Championships
All is now set for the 6th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff Open Swimming Championships billed for the magnificent swimming pool of the Warri Township Stadium in Delta State. The championship has been fixed for between July 18 and 23.
JAMB insists on computer-based UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday said it would not go back on its decision to make the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) entirely computer-based.
Change of passport data obtainable at headquarters only – Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said on Monday that all passport issues related to change of data should be directed to its headquarters to prevent abuse of the law.
Subsidiary H’ Court gets new High Chief Ranger
The Subsidiary High Court of Nigeria has installed Mrs Aramide Oniru (Olori) as its new High Chief Ranger.
Speaking at the installation banquet & 21st Anniversary Award Night in Lagos, Mrs Oniru noted that Subsidiary High Court (also known as Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society) had been a democratic society since 1997.
Private schools proprietors allege multiple taxation
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, has said the stringent tax regime by the various tiers of government on private schools in the country was negatively affecting the fortunes of the sector.
Germany earn $35m for winning World Cup
AFTER Germany defeated Argentina in extra time of the final of the World Cup, not only did they get to hoist an 18-carat trophy, but they also hauled off a cool $35 million.
We’ll consider Bori State creation—Abe
Senator Magnus Abe, has said the clamour for Bori State will be considered first, before the 18 states proposed by the national conference, when the legislature kick-starts the process.
NSITF won’t succumb to blackmail —Olejeme
In a bid to actualise the full objective of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, is repositioning the agency in line with the provision of the Act establishing it.
Ejele sends 9 academy players to Europe
Renowned sports philantropist and top politician based in Sapele, Delta State, Honourable Micheal Diden, has maintained his tradition of youth development by sponsoring 9 players of football academy to Europe for trails.
QPR join race for Omeruo
Newly promoted English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers are interested in taking on Nigeria World Cup defender Kenneth Omeruo on loan from Chelsea for the new season, top sources have informed AfricanFootball.com
