FG to urged privatise govt assets via stock exchange
Operators in the nation’s capital market have called on the Federal Government to use the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE to privatise public assets so that majority of Nigerians can benefit from the exercise. The operators noted that using the stock exchange would provide the needed transparency instead of allowing few people to benefit from the privatisation exercise.
Ogun ex-political office holders lament non-payment of benefits
No fewer than 25 former political office holders in Ogun State have so far lost their lives while awaiting the payment of their severance benefits, totaling about N2billion from the administration of governor Ibikunle Amosun.
Corporal jailed 6 years for manslaughter
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a Police Corporal, Abang Okon, charged for unlawful killing of one Olalekan Ajayi, to six years imprisonment.
Abia/Ebonyi boundary dispute: Ebonyi Assembly asks security agencies to intervene
EBONYI State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on security agencies in the state to expedite action towards ensuring that peace was restored in the boundary communities between Ebonyi and Abia states.
Security agents force Osun summit’s shift to Ile-Ife
Venue of the controversial Osun Economic and Education Summit which the organisers, Osun Stakeholders, OS, said was to discuss the affairs of the state was yesterday forced to change as a result of heavy presence of security agents.
Yabatech student crowned Miss Palmchat
Afmobi Limited recently crowned Yabatech student, Miss Monah Chime as Miss Palmchat 2014. The event which was anchored by comedian, Omobaba took place in YabaTech, Lagos. Koga entertainment artistes, Zayo and Dris were present and they wowed the audience consisting mostly of students, with electrifying performances.
Silverbird endorses ‘Adventures of Mr. Patrick’
Still riding on the excitement of the July edition of ‘The Comedy Show With Mr Patrick,’ Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominee, Mr. Patrick, is presently basking in the euphoric glow of the level of sustained attention and endorsement he has received from individuals, brands and stakeholders for his monthly show and comedy series under the banner, ‘Adventures of Mr Patrick.’
Miss Nollywood gets royal blessing from Okpe Monarch
Reigning Nollywood queen, Miss Gwendolyn Okutele, is gradually warming herself into the hearts of many Deltans especially, the monarch of Okpe kingdom in Delta State, HRM Orhue 1 , the Orodje of Okpe kingdom, Major-General(rted) Felix Mujakperuo, as she received a royal blessing from the highly respected monarch.
APGA condemns approval for Gov Ikpeazu to borrow N30bn from banks
The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State has condemned the approval given to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to borrow N30 billion from commercial banks, saying some relevant rules were not followed in the approval.
PDP Northern Senators endorse Aduda, Bwacha for minority whip, deputy minority whip
AHEAD of the resumption of plenary next Tuesday, the Peoples Democratic, Party, PDP, Northern Senators have unanimously agreed to present to the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, name of Senator Philip Aduda as the Senate Minority Whip.
We keep providing relief to distressed souls
The Rotary club of Victoria Island, Dis. 911 recently installed Rotarian Dr. Pauline Adebanke Onibudo as the 34th president of the club. The induction of the 2015/2016 board members also took place alongside the inauguration. It was with gladness in the hearts of all Rotarians present that the 34th president of the club was inaugurated. The rotary club has always been known for the active roles they play in the society at large and with that role in mind; they still hope to continue to do more.
Robotic medicine: Healer or killer?
If there is a field that will forever be grateful to technology, it has to be the field of Medicine. It would seem in fact that from time immemorial, advancements in Medicine have been largely tied to advancements in health technology. Even before the invention of the medical syringe in 1863, and beyond the giant strides in robotic medicine today, this fact lives on.
Three years after, Where is Gawat?
“We may differ in tongue and faith, but we all remain equal before our creator, the owner of heaven and earth”. “It is my fervent prayer that the Almighty will continue to increase us in wisdom, health and wealth. May we witness many more celebrations.”
Ramadan ends, Fasting continues
Before the advent of Islam, Arabs believed that any marriage held in Shawwal would always turn out to be unsuccessful. They believed that marriages conducted in the month would hit the rock . As a result, they avoided making any covenant or contract around that period for fear of being broken.
LG ‘Body guard’ dares others to beat your sound
One reason why the once-dead culture of watching movies at the cinemas has been revived in Nigeria is because, amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, people always want a one- of-a-kind viewing experience. You want to feel like it’s you and the movie characters alone in the world, but that’s impossible when you don’t have the right home theatre system.
Suspected vandals blow up NPDC pipeline in Delta
FOUR months after suspected oil pipeline vandals blew up a high pressure gas pipeline belonging to Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, at Ighwrenene in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, another explosion yesterday morning rocked the same pipeline.
