APC condemns attack on Edo legislators’ quarters
All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned last Saturday’s attack on Edo legislators' quarters, saying it had raised the “level of impunity under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to a level not even contemplated in the days of military rule.”
FIFA man blames pitches for Eagles poor run
FIFA licensed stadium facility expert, Ebi Egbe has faulted Stephen Keshi’s decision to use his army of Euro-based professionals to prosecute last weekend’s game against Sudan in Khartoum.
Investors’ right under CAMA on new issues
The Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) has provided opportunity for both existing and prospective shareholders of a company to partake in new issues.
Tanker drivers explain suspension of strike in Rivers
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, said it has directed its members currently on strike to suspend the two-week industrial action following the intervention of some relevant authorities.
We’ll wipe out Boko Haram – Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Mr Paul Biya vowed, yesterday, that his government would go after the Islamist group Boko Haram “until it is totally wiped out”. His Nigerian counterpart, President Goodluck Jonathan, on his part, was confident that the activities of insurgents and other cross-border criminals will soon be drastically curtailed with the intensification of joint patrols, military operations and intelligence sharing by Nigeria and neighbouring countries as agreed by their leaders in Niamey last week.
AFCON 2015: I can resign as NFA chairman for Eagles to qualify, says Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said on Monday that he was ready to resign his position if that would guarantee Super Eagles qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
APC accuses Mimiko of forcing House members to defect
THE opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has accused the state government of arm-twisting members of the state assembly to defect along with Governor Olusegun Mimiko from the Labour Party, LP, to the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP.
2015: 50,000 S-South youths endorse Jonathan, Ochei
President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election and the governorship ambition of Mr. Victor Ochei received boost, weekend, during a grand reception where 50,000 youths under the umbrella of the South South Youth Political Struggle, SSYPS, endorsed the duo.
PAC calls for peace over NUJ-Mbu saga
THE Police Assistance Committee, PAC, has called for peace between the Police and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in the interest of the nation.
Femi Kuti urges Nigerian leaders to shun corruption
Femi Kuti, a musician and son of legendary Afro beat musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on Monday, urged leaders in the country to shun corruption and implement programmes that would develop the country.
Suswam sets up committee on creation of new LGDAs
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has set up an eight- man advisory committee for the creation of new Local Government Development Areas, LGDA, in the three senatorial zones of the state.
