The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged the Textile Workers’ Union of Nigeria to do more on advocacy to encourage Nigerians to prefer made-in-Nigeria textiles.

All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has continued to receive support from old and young ones as his campaign team berthed at Ugwlawo in Kogi East senatorial district.

THE Senate, yesterday, approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to obtain a $75 million credit loan totallibng N14.7 billion from the World Bank for Edo State.

The Commander, NDLEA, Abia State Command, Bamidele Akingbade has said their greatest problem with fighting hard drug barons in Abia is the shielding of the culprits by persons and communities.

Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appealed to President Muhamadu Buhari to ask the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate allegations of diversion of government funds levelled against the former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of the state.

A number of stakeholders across various sectors, yesterday, converged on the Vanguard Media Limited Conference Room, in a roundtable session, calling on the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for “Tech Villages” in various parts of the country to promote e-commerce to the advantage of work-age mothers.

PORT HARCOURT— Rivers State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Avian flu disease in the state.

Basketball Players Association of Nigeria has restated its commitment to the welfare of players whom it noted, “ have been neglected for far too long.”

Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services. Renewable energy is one of the means of tackling the global challenges of climate change.

Italian club Sampdoria have confirmed Nigeria U23 defender Stanley Amuzie ruptured his cruciate ligament in a CAF Championship qualifier in Congo and so he will be out for as long as nine months.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Thursday, commiserated with the family, friends, associates, subjects and the government and people of Osun over the transition of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Olubuse Sijuwade II, saying the nation and most especially the Yoruba race has lost a rare gem.

Management of J. Atete Football Club of Warri have lambasted the board of the Nigeria National League and the referees that handled their week 13 Nigeria League game against Mountain of Fire Ministries at the Agege Stadium Lagos on Wednesday.

Power of Tomorrow, a film produced by Abuja based entertainer and philanthropist Jolly Abani will be premiering this evening. The glamorous event scheduled for the prestigious Sheraton Hotel, the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja, to be precise will be graced by top politicians, captains of industry and the film’s star studded cast.

Bristow Helicopters Thursday said it has suspended flight operations in Nigeria because of the crash involving one of its aircraft in Lagos on Wednesday.

Making this disclosure, the Consultant for Bristow Helicopters, Mr Cornelius Onuoha said the decision concerning operations will be made on daily basis.

“ It all starts with a step, it may not be in the right direction but it is a step. It is way better than standing by and watching life from the pavement. As long as there is a God in heaven, as long as his spirit is alive, his light will find you and lead you on his path. You gotta be willing though. Start today, fail forward, stand up again and keep on moving,” she advised.