Emerhor makes case for N-Delta development
Delta State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2015 general elections, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, has said that there was need for the Federal Government to deliberately focus on youth development in the Niger Delta, so as to sustain peace, security and economic development of the region.
Platini hails Blatter’s “difficult”, “brave” resignation
UEFA president Michel Platini hailed the resignation of FIFA leader Sepp Blatter as a brave and difficult decision.
Stanbic IBTC wins first prize in corporate citizens awards
In recognition of its strict adherence to corporate governance ethics, Stanbic IBTC Bank has won the first prize in the maiden edition of the Corporate Citizen Awards. Organized by the Corporate Affairs Commission, the award is designed to recognize and reward corporate entities that have consistently adhered to applicable by-laws under the auspices of CAC and conducted business in Nigeria to the highest standards of responsible corporate practice.
Why small skilled labour must be professionalised
More than 40% of the unemployed and underemployed in Nigeria engage in small-skilled labour or what some termed as unskilled or hard labour, and these people are potentially vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, discriminations, and seldom used to perpetuate crimes.
Oyegun says Boko Haram will be in for surprises for daring Buhari
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun, says the Boko Haram insurgents will be in for surprises for daring the resolve of President Muhammadu Buhari to end the insurgency.
NDLEA serves notice of application to extradite Kashamu to U.S
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday served a notice of application for the extradition of Seantor-elect, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States on alleged drug trafficking.
NDLEA arrest suspected housewives with cocaine
The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos, on Tuesday said it had apprehended two housewives for trafficking substance suspected to be cocaine.
Windows 10 to be available in 190 countries as free upgrade on July 29
Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced that Windows 10 will be available July 29, 2015 in 190 countries.
LASTMA adopts new measures to lower traffic mishaps
The death of famous musician, Dagrin following a head-on collision with a stationary vehicle sometime at Idi Oro, Mushin, Lagos is perhaps one of the memorable recollections of the dangers of abandoned vehicles on the road.
Lagos reconsiders Makoko Floating School
It is a parallel that would amuse some, but the comparison of Makoko and its shanties on Lagos lagoon with Venice, the idyllic European love zone is not totally out of place.Both Makoko and Venice share the physical description of people living on top of water and move around using canoes. But that is about where it stops given the dilapidation and reeking odour that is the lot of the people in Makoko.
Ambode’s inauguration: Tears, as Seme border youths lament 16yrs without electricity
LAST Friday, while thousands of Lagosians came out en masse at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos to celebrate the inauguration of Akinwunmi Ambode as the 14th Governor of Lagos State, it was tears for youths of Gbaji-Seme, a border community in Badagry West Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, as they lamented lack of electricity for 16 years.
