Group urged to mobilize voters for Okowa
Ahead of the 2015 governorship election in Delta State, Okowability Prosperity Network, with over 2,000 membership strength across the 25 local government areas of the state, has directed its executive and members to mobilise at least, 20 voters each to vote in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, saying that he remains an unbeatable candidate who will bring prosperity to the state.
LUTH doctors not on strike — ARD President
“To set the record straight, doctors in LUTH, and other hospitals in Lagos and across the country are not on strike.”— Dr Moronkola Ramon
Football fans call for facelift of Okwaraji’s bust
Okwaraji collapsed and died on Aug.12, 1989 while playing for Nigeria in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola at the National Stadium in Surulere.
Resumption: FCT schools witness low turnout of students
A visit at some of the schools show that most of them were deserted as skeletal academic activities were going on.
Prayers for missing Chibok’s girls
When Jane Kade saw a story on the news eight months ago about schoolgirls kidnapped by armed men from a boarding school on the other side of Africa, their plight resonated with her deeply.
Elections: Monarch cautions politicians against inflammatory statements
According to the monarch, people should resist these dirty politicians by using the occasion of the new year to dialogue, tolerate and promote understanding in resolving issues that could negatively affect the generality of Nigerians.
Judiciary workers solicit support for strike
Reports said that all courts in Kaduna metropolis were shut as the workers remained at home in compliance with the directive by the JUSUN national executive council.
Freight forwarders warn against further devaluation of Naira
Nweke told News men in Lagos that the devaluation of the Naira was harmful to the economy and the living standards of the citizenry.
Mariner calls for training of young maritime professionals
Capt. Saib Olopoenia, the President, Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) on Monday urged operators in the maritime industry to train young professionals for continuity.
Buhari promises allowances for unemployed corps members, free meal for pupils
All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has promised to provide allowances to discharged but unemployed Youth Corps members for Twelve (12) months while in the skills and entrepreneurial development programmes, if elected in 2015. There is also the pledge to provide One Meal a day for all Primary school pupils.
Lagos civil servants urged to renew commitment to service
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mrs Oluseyi Williams, on Monday charged civil servants to renew their commitment to service in the New Year and work assiduously to move the state forward.
