Activities of rice importers hindering local production — Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Arc. Sonny Echono, was in Lagos recently for the inauguration of the Nigerian Agric Business Group. He took time out to talk on the vex issue of rice waiver, the Growth Enhancement Scheme and the efforts of the ministry in creating jobs through youth empowerment as well as what they are doing in terms of agric financing.
Appeal Court strikes out Ezea’s petition against Ugwuanyi
A three-man Appeal Court Tribunal sitting in Enugu, Thursday,struck out the petition brought before it by governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress,APC,Okey Ezea, in last April 11 governorship election for lack of merit and competence
US blasts swearing-in of Burundi leader for third term
The United States on Thursday sharply criticized the inauguration of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza for a controversial third term, accusing the ruling party of ignoring the people’s will.
Withdraw ‘large’ orderlies from dignitaries, Buhari orders Police IG
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sunday Arase, to prune down the number of policemen attached to dignitaries, declaring that all policemen withdrawn from that role be redeployed to regular police duties.
APC blasts Bode George over call on Buhari to probe Tinubu, Fashola
The All Progressive Congress, APC, Lagos Chapter has berated Peoples Democratic Party Chieftain, Chief Olabode George over his call to President Muhammadu Buhari to probe former governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and immediate past governor, Babatunde Fashola.
Jimmy Carter says cancer has spread to brain
Jimmy Carter, the former US president turned Nobel peace laureate and global humanitarian, revealed Thursday he has cancer on his brain but said he feels at peace and grateful for having lived a full life.
The 90-year-old Carter told a press conference that the finding of the four melanoma spots stemmed from a procedure in which a tumor was removed from his liver earlier this month.
Don Jazzy, fans ‘pass judgment’ on rapists
“What do u (you) think should be the appropriate punishment for a male/female rapist?”. That was the question asked by Mavins boss, Don Jazzy on his Twitter handle.
ISIS Fugitive: FG to summon envoy in Lebanon
As the probe panel raised by President Muhammadu Buhari to probe how a wanted terrorist obtained visa in Beruit to travel to the country, the Federal Government is considering summoning its ambassador to shed light on the development.
Photos: Aregbesola shows dancing skills @ daughter’s wedding
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state gave his daughter, Shakirat Aregbesola, out in marriage. The dancing skills of the former Commissioner for Works in Lagos state was a delight to all.
Buhari rescinds Jonathan’s appointment, makes Tunde Fowler FIRS boss
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Dr. William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Set up relief camps, flood is Imminent- Expert urges Anambra
A Civil Engineering Expert, Chief Ben Emeka, has called on Anambra Government to set up temporary relief camps in some parts of the state in view of the impending flood. He made the call in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Thursday.
