Like Romney, like Buhari?
MITT Romney has become a spectacle in U.S. politics. Twice he has made a bid for the coveted position of presidency, and twice have voters blocked his route to the White House. After the last attempt, Romney and his wife swore that running for the presidency was no longer on their political agenda. But of late, Romney has been crisscrossing the United States, waving the banner that indicates that he is once more serious about getting into the presidential race. Generally, American presidential elections do not bestow favours on previous losers in the same race. One of the exceptions was Richard Nixon who lost to J.F. Kennedy in the 1960 presidential polls, but bounced back to become the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He had to bow out in shame over the infamous Watergate scandal which showed that he had subverted the integrity of the presidency.
FG launches N2bn distribution fund to tackle piracy
LAGOS — The Federal Government has launched a N2 billion Innovation Distribution Fund, IDF, to improve distribution network and to tackle piracy in the film industry.
Why presidential aspirants are silent on energy issues
Opinions are varied as to why the two president aspirants have failed to clearly highlight their plans for the energy sector in their campaigns thus far. But stakeholders in the sector have warned the contestants against any plan to increase government’s control of the sector.
Oil prices: Nigeria, W’Africa record stable rig count
Despite the global six months fall in oil prices, Nigeria and other West African oil producing countries recorded a stable rig count in December.
Lagos Police investigate car explosion
The Lagos State Police Command, yesterday, said investigation into the car explosion in the densely populated area of Lagos was still ongoing.
Shareholders differ on Oteh
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that its Director-General, Ms Arunma Oteh, has stepped down.
Okorocha to set up three more plantations
GOVERNOR Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has announced plans to establish three more plantations as part of industrialization policy and upgrade the Imo Polytechnic into university.
Ndukwe wants PDP axed for presenting double lists of candidates
All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA senatorial candidate for the February 28 general election in Anambra State has condemned the multiple candidates in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, resulting from the internal crisis in the party.
Nollywood mourns Muna Obiekwe
Nollywood on Sunday lost another vibrant actor, Muna Obiekwe, to the cold hands of death.
Housing market in UK creeps up in ‘new year bounce’
Cost of property increased by £3,798 compared with December, despite January usually being month when asking prices fall. The average asking price for a property on the market this month is £273,275, 8.2 per cent higher than last year. The housing market is showing signs of a “new year bounce” in activity, with new sellers increasing asking prices by an average of nearly £4,000 in January, property search website Rightmove has reported.
Police nab suspected car snatchers, recover pistols, vehicle
The Nigeria Police is currently investigating three members of a six-man armed robbery gang, allegedly specialized in robbing and selling vehicles within Lagos metropolis.
2 children drown, hunter shot in Enugu
Enugu—Police in Enugu, yesterday, confirmed the death of two children at a stream located at New Government Reserved Area axis of Trans Ekulu layout in Enugu.
Crisis looms in Anambra community, as youths allege illegal oil deal
ONITSHA—The ongoing misunderstanding between the youths and stakeholders of Umerike na Umia village of Umolum in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State would have degenerated into a full blown communal crisis, last weekend, but for the quick intervention of Governor Willie Obiano.
Ignoring GSM Challenges
MOBILE telecommunication services, which Nigerians have relied on for the past 14 years, are probably at their worst state since the teething problems. The lingering issues of dropped calls, unsolicited messages, voice clarity and access to certain parts of the country have tasked subscribers’ patience. Several things have been blamed for the situation. The telecommunication companies say poor infrastructure and vandalisation of their equipment are responsible for poor services. Consumers blame the companies for selling more services than their infrastructure can support. The regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, tries to tackle these issues, but wider collaborations are important
Nigeria, others to lose $25bn over Ebola —World Bank
The World Bank has predicted that Nigeria and other countries in the West African region could lose $25 billion in economic growth this year due to the Ebola crisis.
Crisis looms in Anambra community, as youths allege illegal oil deal
ONITSHA—The ongoing misunderstanding between the youths and stakeholders of Umerike na Umia village of Umolum in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State would have degenerated into a full blown communal crisis, last weekend, but for the quick intervention of Governor Willie Obiano.
