Lillian Amah-Aluko battles for AMP presidency
After becoming the Vice President of the Association of Movie Producers, AMP, for two consecutive times, actress cum producer, Lillian Amah-Aluko, has declared her intention to vie for president of the association in their forthcoming election.
Why court voided election of politician wanted in US
A Nigerian court Friday nullified the election of a prominent politician wanted in the United States on drug trafficking charges. An election tribunal in the southwestern city of Abeokuta declared the victory of Senator Buruji Kashamu void because of apparent irregularities in more than 100 polling units. “The election is nullified in line with Section […]
Alleged N3.7bn fraud: Kano Govt. pledges to cooperate with investigation agencies
The Kano State Government says it is ready to cooperate with ‘any investigation agency’ in connection with the petition for an alleged N3.7 billion fraud.
Saudi summons Czech envoy over ‘Satanic Verses’
Saudi Arabia has summoned the Czech ambassador over a new translation of British writer Salman Rushdie’s controversial book “Satanic Verses”, official media said Friday. The kingdom wanted to express its “condemnation and disapproval of translating the book”, which it considers offensive to Islam, and hopes Prague will stop publication of the work, the Saudi Press […]
Calabar death not caused by Ebola – FG
The Federal Government on Friday dispelled speculation of a suspected fresh case Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Calabar, Cross River, and urged Nigerians to observe good hygiene behaviour.
Mr Linus Awute, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, allayed the public fear of the rumour while briefing newsmen in Abuja.
La Casera reinstates 700 sacked workers fired in September
The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees, NUFBTE, on Friday confirmed that La Casera Company Plc has reinstated the 700 workers it sacked in September.
