High interest rate bane of SMEs development — Sen Oyofo
Senator Victor Oyofo has described the high interest rate charges by commercial banks as one the major hindrance to the development of the Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, in the country.
Oko Poly moves to check extortion of students
AUTHORITIES of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State, have set up an anti- corruption unit to checkmate incidence of alleged extortion of students of the institution.
Enugu police command commences aerial crime patrol
ENUGU State Police Command has deployed two helicopters and personnel as it commences intensive aerial crime patrol, advising criminals to leave the state in their own interest
Fintiri sacks Toungo West Devt Area’s boss
The Administrator of Toungo West Development Area, Mr. James Micheal has been relieved of his appointment by the Adamawa State acting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri along with the secretaries of Toungo West and Toungo South Development Areas, Mohammed Hassan and Hamidu Marafa respectively.
Liberia’s Sirleaf sees signs of Ebola ‘stabilisation’
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said Wednesday the Ebola outbreak that has devastated her country was showing signs of stabilising as the official death toll rose again.
US Secret Service chief resigns over security breaches
The director of the US Secret Service resigned Wednesday following a string of lapses by the elite presidential protection branch, including one in which an intruder ran through the front door of the White House.
Delta Speaker lauds Nigerians’ spirit of patience
THE Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Right Hon Peter Onwusanya, has lauded Nigerians for their spirit of patience that has encouraged leaders to deliver on dividends of democracy, peace and security.
Somali jailed for 30 years over Christmas US bomb plot
A court jailed a Somali-US man for 30 years on Wednesday for plotting to blow up a crowded Christmas tree ceremony attended by thousands in the US state of Oregon.
Ministry sets up database for women politicians
AHEAD of the 2015 general elections, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is set to commence the development of a national database on all women political aspirants, with a view to throwing its weight behind them.
Nigerians, let God’s words be your shield, says Rev Oyebanji
A Lagos-based cleric, Rev Abraham Oyebanji has called on all Nigerians not to consider themselves wise in any matter, but take everything to God for guidance. In these days of war and pestilence, only those who have the grace of God will survive.
Nigeria @ 54: Stakeholders advocate community libraries to stem drop-out rate
IN less than two months, the 2015 deadline set by the United Nations (UN), for its member-countries to attain the second Millennium Development Goals (MDG), which is achieving Universal Primary Education would elapse.
