Euphoria as Nigeria’s solar-powered race car emerges
EVEN as Nigerians look forward to the commencement of the forthcoming 2015 general elections in February, another expected highlight of the new year is the scheduled presentation of the prototype of Nigeria’s first ever solar-powered race car, the Eaglemobile “9jaBOLT” Solar Car, to President Goodluck Jonathan within the first quarter of the year.
Tompolo, ex-MEND commanders hold secret meeting in Asaba
ASABA—EX-MILITANT leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, held a meeting, yesterday, in Asaba, Delta State, with former top commanders of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states.
Falling prices: Nigeria oil revenue dips by N77bn
Continuous decline in the price of crude oil has caused Nigeria to lose as much as N77.2 billion from oil revenue in one month, according to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Gunmen abduct NCP Bayelsa Assembly candidate
YENAGOA—A Bayelsa State House of Assembly candidate on the platform of National Conscience Party, NPC, Mr. Lucky Ogbazi, was abducted by gunmen from his home town in Azikoro, a suburb of Yenagoa, yesterday.
APC TO NASS, FG: Check spate of violence in Rivers
Rivers State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by its Chairman, Dr. Davies Ikanya, has called on the Senate, the Federal Government and the Police to look into the recurring crises in the state, alleging that supporters of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have continued to attack the opposition with guns.
Shareholders share concerns for investemnet climate in 2015
Expectations for 2015 have risen for Shareholders who have investments in the Nigerian Capital Market as they expect to get better dividend.
However, hopes have been dashed as a result of economic and political issues spanning from Naira devaluation, recapitalisation of stock broking houses, the forth coming elections and others.
Why my mandate is sacrosanct — Omasteye
SENATORIAL candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta South Senatorial District and former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr Temisan Omatseye, in this interview explained how he emerged as his party’s candidate.
NSE activity turns positive helped by blue chips gains
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, yesterday returned to the green zone after three days of continuous decline last week.
The upward movement was attributed to gains recorded….
What Is Our Lives Worth?
The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government – Section 14 (2b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Expect better Eagles against Sudan – Kwambe
Solomon Kwambe has said Nigeria ‘B’ team did not deserve to lose to star-studded Cote d’Ivoire in a friendly on Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
FG not responsible for judiciary workers’ strike —Adoke
ABUJA — The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, yesterday, said the Federal Government should not be held responsible for the eight days industrial action that has crippled judicial activities across the country.
