Permanent Voter cards ready for collection – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the commission had produced Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all the registered voters the country.
Kebbi Vigilante group to deploy 12,000 for general election
The Kebbi chapter of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, says it will deploy 12,000 of its members to support the Police and other security agencies during the forthcoming general elections.
CAC launches 24-hour online registration portal
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Monday in Abuja launched a 24-hour online registration platform to fast track its business services to its customers.
Buhari pledges to strengthen Nigerian economy
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday said he would take practical steps to strengthen Nigeria’s economy if elected
Barcelona accused of tax fraud in Neymar signing
Spanish public prosecutors have asked for Barcelona and their former president Sandro Rosell to be tried for two charges of tax fraud committed in the signing of Brazilian star Neymar.
EU Parliament buildings evacuated after bomb scare
Several European Parliament buildings in Brussels were evacuated on Monday after a suspicious vehicle was found parked nearby, several weeks after Belgian authorities foiled a terrorist plot.
Super Eagles to get new kit sponsor by April — NFA official
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said on Monday that plans were on to secure a new kit sponsor for the Super Eagles by April.
Bomb blast after Jonathan’s presidential rally in Gombe.
“The president had just passed the parking lot and we were trailing behind his convoy when the explosion happened… just 100 metres (yards) from the bus we were driving in.”—Eye witness
Doping scandal, President of Russian athletics federation to resign
“I will declare my resignation during the ARAF meeting on Feb. 17 and then this decision must be approved. “I am not going to continue my work until new elections and will cease my credentials that day….”ARAF Boss
Elections: Police, politicians to meet for another peace accord – I-G
The Police said on Monday that it would bring together the various political parties and their candidates to sign another peace accord, ahead of the February elections.
43 ships laden with foods, petroleum products expected in Lagos
The document explained that five of the eight ships were expected to arrive with petrol, while the remaining three would berth with diesel, bulk gas and aviation fuel.
Second British health worker tested for Ebola in London
Public Health England, on Monday in London, confirmed that a second British military healthcare worker has been flown back to England from Sierra Leone following the likely exposure to the Ebola virus.
Strike: ACF urges JOHESU to resume work
“We are aware of the skeletal services being offered by the senior management staff and students of health institutions, but feel that this is nowhere near satisfactory services for the care of our teeming sick everyday,” —ACF
Some capital market operators optimistic about equities prices rebound
Some capital market operators on Monday expressed optimism that the nation’s bourse would experience a rebound after the Feb. 14 presidential elections.
Install meters or disconnect us from national grid, consumers tell Ikeja Electric
“They promised to install prepaid meters last November, when it was November, they went on air that by December they will meter all communities within their zone. “This is February, we do not have the meters….”—Disgruntled Consumer
Council proposes new economic agenda for maritime industry
“The economic agenda will enable the ports’ regulatory authorities to promote investment opportunities in the maritime sector and improve human capacity building in seafaring,’’ —Folarin
