We’ll pay more attention on tourism — FG
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday promised that his administration would continue to pay more attention to the tourism sector in his transformation agenda.
Pensioners tackle PTAD over delayed payment of arrears
There are strong indications that pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, who have been waiting since 2006 for their arrears to be paid, will have to wait till next year for it to be allocated in 2015 budget.
Tough time for taxi drivers as FCT task force intensifies raids
Tragedy was averted at the weekend when officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, raided Area 1 Shopping Complex in Abuja, creating panic and confusion in the area. Among those counting their losses on account of the incident is the owner of a red sports utility vehicle, SUV, which was parked by the shopping complex.
Reggae star, Don Carlos thrills fans at Felabration
This year’s annual musical concert celebrating the life and times of Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, tagged ‘Felabration’ came to a memorable close last Sunday, with Jamaican legendary reggae artiste, Don Carlos lighting the stage on fire.
AGF takes over prosecution of Cross Country boss
THERE was fresh dimension to the ongoing prosecution of the Managing Director of Cross Country Transport Limited, Mr. Bube Okorodudu, over alleged N82.8 million theft charge yesterday as the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, took over the case.
NBL Open Chess Championship ends in Lagos
Former National Champions Bomo Kigigha and Labake Coker emerged top from the pool of top players at the just concluded 37th edition of Nigerian Breweries Plc International Chess Championship.
