Mr Bunmi Ogunkolade, the Senior Assistant General Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, has said the verification of pensioners slated for September across the country, will go a long way to expose ghost workers.

Emirates Airline is set to operate the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight starting 2016 between Dubai and Panama City.

An 11-year-old girl was delivered of a baby girl on Friday in Asuncion, Paraguay, in a case that sparked outrage from numerous observers.

The permanent secretary Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Taraba state Alhaji Bello Yero has asked the civil servants in Taraba state to take part in the ongoing screening of civil servants in the state as this will bring about proper records of staff straight and due promotions.

“He’s physically a man, and he has been for some time. He’s a big powerful boy, very quick, dynamic and a maverick-type player. Those players are few and far between.

Jimeta explained that the money was sourced from the state and Local Governments joint account.
“We have earmarked N200 million for prayers to seek for Allah’s intervention in tackling the Boko Haram menace and other insecurity challenges threatening the stability of the state,’’ Jimeta said.

Thirty-eight ships are expected to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food items and other goods between Aug. 14 and Sept. 3.

I DON’T like Lions. Their hunt bores me stiff. On sighting a prey, they go too swiftly, too brutal and aim for the thyroid. In seconds they break the wind pipe of their prey and pronto, dinner is served. No real drama, no teasing, all sheer speed and downright efficient killing. One of my favorite hunters is the Hyena. They are pretty much more patient than the vulture. They can chase a prey for days on end, at the end the prey is worn out and more or less surrenders itself as dinner.

The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja resolved to investigate the debt profile of all tiers of government with a view to ensuring compliance with provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The resolution followed the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Odebunmi Dokun (PDP-Oyo).

The statement said the suspect was arrested at 24, Awoseyin Street, Somolu, on Wednesday. Disu said the operatives acted on a tip off that the suspect and one Adeola, sold petrol and diesel inside the house in spite of objection by co-tenants.