Who’s afraid of a presidential debate? (2)
THE high prevalence of corruption is antithetical to the development of any nation. This does not only render public institutions ineffective, it breeds impunity and lawlessness. How the alarming rate of corruption can be drastically reduced will surely be of interest to Nigerian voters this time around. It is not new to many that the image of the country outside is a source of utmost concern.
Mariner calls for training of young maritime professionals
Capt. Saib Olopoenia, the President, Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) on Monday urged operators in the maritime industry to train young professionals for continuity.
Buhari promises allowances for unemployed corps members, free meal for pupils
All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has promised to provide allowances to discharged but unemployed Youth Corps members for Twelve (12) months while in the skills and entrepreneurial development programmes, if elected in 2015. There is also the pledge to provide One Meal a day for all Primary school pupils.
Lagos civil servants urged to renew commitment to service
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mrs Oluseyi Williams, on Monday charged civil servants to renew their commitment to service in the New Year and work assiduously to move the state forward.
Sokoto PDP guber. candidate denies plan to sideline Sultan
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Sen. Abdallah Wali, on Monday pledged to work closely with the Sokoto Sultanate Council, if elected in the forthcoming general election.
41 ships laden with foods, petroleum products expected in Lagos
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said in its daily publication – `Shipping Position’ – made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos, that 22 of the expected ships would arrive with containers of different goods.
‘Money issue makes women to cheat on their husband’
Lagos – The President of Igando Customary Court, Lagos, Mr Ruphus Adeyeri, has said that the sin of adultery is threatening most marriages in the country.
Queen to make fifth state visit to Germany in June
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip will pay their fifth state visit to Germany in June, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
The 88-year-old monarch and her 93-year-old husband will visit between June 24 and June 26, at the invitation of German president Joachim Gauck.
Suicide blast hits EU vehicle in Kabul— official
A suicide car bomb hit a European Union police vehicle in Kabul on Monday, killing at least one passer-by but not injuring any of the passengers, officials said, days after the NATO combat mission ended in Afghanistan.
Ogun lawmaker defects to Labour Party
Hon. Joseph Adegbesan, a member of the Ogun House of Assembly, has defected to the Labour Party.
Ogun lawmaker defects to Labour Party
Hon. Joseph Adegbesan, a member of the Ogun House of Assembly, has defected to the Labour Party.
The lawmaker said in Abeokuta on Monday that he had picked the Labour Party’s ticket to contest the House of Representatives election for Ijebu North, East and Ogun Waterside Constituency.
