Crisis deepens as PDP zones A-Ibom governorship to Eket
Abuja — THE simmering crisis rocking Akwa Ibom State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, deepened, yesterday, with the official declaration by the National Working Committee, NWC, that it had zoned the governorship seat to Eket Senatorial District.
Doing business in Nigeria now easier – World Bank
The World Bank has given a positive assessment of doing business in Nigeria and 34 other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa.
No payment of gratuity for Cross River State pensioners
Every month, Cross River State Pensions Board, CSPB, receives N180 million from the government to pay pensions to over seven thousand pensioners.
LCCI calls for concessioning of MMIA
LAGOS—The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, yesterday, advocated for the concession of the Murtala Mohammed airport to allow for efficiency.The President of LCCI, Alhaji Remi Bello, made this call in Lagos, adding that, Nigeria cannot have world class airports if they are managed by bureaucrats.
80% of Nigeria’s pipeline network has been vandalized — FG
Respite seems not to be in sight for the chaotic traffic situation across the country, especially on roads to the country’s ports, as the Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that 80 per cent of the country’s 5,120 kilometers pipeline network for petroleum product distribution have been vandalised.
SYNAGOGUE: Coroner insists T.B. Joshua must testify in court or…
By Abdulwahab Abdulah, Bartholomew Madukwe & Ebele Okafor LAGOS—The Coroner Court investigating the collapse of a guest house within the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, on September 12, yesterday, insisted that Prophet T.B. Joshua (Synagogue’s General Overseer) must appear before the court in person. This was as Synagogue’s counsel, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, told the […]
In memory of Nightingale, young optician’s lifeline for the visually impaired
The situation is one that will leave any concerned Nigerian truly worried given its far-reaching implication. Indeed, it came as a rude shock to young optician, Mr. Olamide Oladayo, when he learned of the alarming influx of Nigerians with eye defects into the neighbouring Benin Republic and other African countries due to the outrageous fees charged for eye surgery in their country, Nigeria.
Dagogo-Jack to Amaechi: Stop disrespecting Jonathan
Following the exchanges between Rivers State governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi and the Presidency, immediate past chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power, and governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Mr. Beks Dagogo-Jack, has advised the governor to desist from disrespecting the President.
Memories of Chibok girls loom as Borno reopens schools
AS schools in Borno State are about to reopen after 200 days, due to incessant attacks and abduction of 278 girls from their hostels at Government College, Chibok, by members of the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, the questions on the lips of all are: how realistic is the prospect of opening the schools, considering the fact that the Federal Government is yet to secure the release of over 200 girls?
Insecurity: Assisting the police in style
Nigeria has a lot of ugly stories to tell about the escapades of armed robbers, kidnappers, baby factory operators, insurgents, child traffickers, assassins, arsonists and a host of other serious crimes perpetrated by criminals.
Insurgency: FG should explain terms and condition of ceasefire – Alegeh
Mr. Austine Alegeh, SAN, is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. In this interview, he spoke on the released abducted former NBA President, Mr Okey Wali, SAN, among other national issues, as well as those affecting the NBA
