FG set to ban ‘ponmo’

FG set to ban ‘ponmo’

Federal Government may have concluded plans to ban sale and widespread consumption of hides and skins(Pomo)which is a delicacy to most Nigerians. This indication emerged Tuesday when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina called for competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the product.
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Why I have high regard for Uduaghan, by E.K. Clark

Why I have high regard for Uduaghan, by E.K. Clark

Abuja—Former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, weekend, submitted that it would be illogical to refer the report of the just-concluded national conference to the National Assembly for clause by clause consideration.

2015: PDP North-West insists on Jonathan/Sambo ticket

2015: PDP North-West insists on Jonathan/Sambo ticket

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders in the North-West geo-political zone of the country, yesterday, insisted on its earlier endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo for the 2015 presidency.

In 2015, there ‘ll be calamity if… — Tobun

In 2015, there ‘ll be calamity if… — Tobun

MR Tobun Abiodun, represents Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. In this interview, he expresses concern over the state of the nation and declares that calamity may befall Nigeria in the absence of free, fair and credible elections.

Amadu writes FIFA on NFA crisis

Amadu writes FIFA on NFA crisis

The Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Musa Amadu, has written the world football governing body (FIFA) intimating it of the latest development in the country’s football house.

Telecom operator docked for  N40m theft

Telecom operator docked for N40m theft

LAGOS—A telecom operator, Samson Ukpolo, was yesterday arraigned before an Ebute-Metta chief magistrate’s court for allegedly stealing N40 million.

U.S. and the ISIS challenge

U.S. and the ISIS challenge

THIS is how U.S. vice president Joe Biden last week articulated his country’s resolve to deal with the increasingly vicious fundamentalist, jihadist group of militants known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ISIS: “We came back after 9/11. We dusted ourselves off and we made sure that Osama bin Laden would never, ever again threaten the American people.

Keshi must brace up for war – Bafana coach

Keshi must brace up for war – Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has warned Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi that he must ‘brace himself for war’ ahead of their clash in Cape Town on Wednesday.

We’ll intimidate Eagles – SAFA

We’ll intimidate Eagles – SAFA

Safa has asked the people of Cape Town to come out in numbers when Bafana Bafana host Nigeria at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night.

Dry construction is solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit — Nigerite MD

Dry construction is solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit — Nigerite MD

Nigerite Limited, a complete building components solution company, has been in the fore front of manufacturing quality building solutions in the Nigerian market. In a bid to expand its market and solidify the company’s pedigree as a complete housing component solution provider, Nigerite introduced dry construction solutions with the belief that this will make housing […]

Igbo community sue Police over killing of 4 kinsmen

Igbo community sue Police over killing of 4 kinsmen

LAGOS— The alleged extra-judicial killing of four youths, Anthony Ezenwafor, Chukwuemika Ezeofor, Izuchukwu Ezeama and Alloysius Osigwe, said to have been shot dead by policemen attached to Aguda Surulere Police Station, on suspicion that they were armed robbers, is being challenged by their kinsmen in Lagos

Lagos govt commences work on Ago link road

Lagos govt commences work on Ago link road

Enduring Tax payers in Ago area of Isolo Local Development Council in Lagos are watching with optimism as earth movers tear through and excavate the soil while pre- cast drainage are placed to create water ways in an environment known for perennial flooding and failed road.