“Okere loaded from Guinness Nigeria Plc enroute Aba on Oct. 7, but did not return to Lagos until Dec. 3; a trip that was meant to take five days. “It was later discovered that 26 crates of beer were missing and Okere could not account for them. He also refused to give reasons why the journey took him so long,” Ajebe said.

” We have reviewed the security situation and we are satisfied with the level of compliance with security measures by the public.

” We want to commend the public for the support and to urge them to continue to be vigilant and security conscious,” Sajoh said.

Mr Paul Erinne, an industrialist and founder of Paul Erinne Charity Foundation, has flayed the brazen betrayal of public trust perpetrated by former public office holders now standing trial. Erinne expressed the concern in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu on the sidelines of an entrepreneural training for youths and women in the state.

Nigerian troops Wednesday buried the bodies of hundreds of victims of an alleged military massacre of Shiite Muslims the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria said, reports AP.

With 65 million Nigerians illiterate, it is time for government, schools and individuals to take action. UNESCO’s National Programme Advisor on Education, Dr Mohammed Alkali recently revealed the results of a UNESCO survey that showed that despite improvements to the country’s education system, 65 million Nigerians remain illiterate.

In his words, ‘It is encouraging to note that there are about fifty universities in the United States awarding different certificate programmes in African languages today. We have to ensure that we give our best to understanding our languages and give it a push it deserves for other nations to appreciate.’

” I can authoritatively confirm the attack by the hoodlums at around 8.00 p.m. on Dec.9, leading to the death of two persons, while two others were injured. ” The rustlers who also burnt several houses, carted away motorcycles and several livestock ranging from cows, sheep, as well as donkeys,” he added.

Four of Nigeria’s hottest music artistes have joined the Line-up for the biggest party of the year holding on Friday December 18 at the Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Ikeja.

The Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, has appointed its first professor and graduated six first-class students from among its 199 pioneer students.

Aides of President Buhari in goodwill birthday visit to their Principal who turns 73 today. They presdented a giant birthday card during their surprise felicitations.