2016 Budget: No innovations for NIPOST, as budget denies it CAPEX
THE 2016 budget was a mixture of surprises. While some sectors jubilate, others are racking their brains on how to sort out the confusion the budget has put on their operations. For instance, the Ministry of Communications and two of its agencies are to share N15, 997, 128, 516 billion as their total budgetary allocation for the year 2016. While this is a great improvement upon last year's N9.9 billion, it also has its own flaws.
Ojuelegba crash: Victims’ family sues Lagos, FRSC, others for N10bn
Five family members of the victims of Ojuelegba trailer crash has filed a N10 billion suit against the Lagos State government, before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
Lagos shuts Oshodi market over insecurity
Lagos State Government yesterday shut Owonifari market within the notorious loop of Oshodi, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government, aimed at addressing the security challenges in the axis.
Doctors, dentists protest colleague’s kidnap in Delta
DELTA State chapter of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, and the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest against the kidnap of one of their colleagues, Dr. Obiabo Yahaya.
Lassa fever kills mother, 2-week-old baby in Rivers
A mother and her two- week-old baby have been confirmed dead following a recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Rivers State.
Edo 2016: Osagie faults Oshiomhole’s alleged endorsement of Obaseki
FORMER Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Mr Samson Osagie, has said that it was wrong for Governor Adams Oshiomhole to endorse Mr Godwin Obaseki ahead of the 2016 governorship election, warning that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may lose the governorship election if a level playing field was not provided for them.
DSS invaded my home, Eziuche Ubani cries out
Former member of House of Representatives and now Abia State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Eziuche Ubani has raised alarm over the invasion of his house by operatives of the Directorate of State Service, DSS and soldiers.
Ubani said that the operatives invaded his house in Aba by scaling his high fence at 2a.m.
LG Chair denies alleged anti-Dickson activities
Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Elder Remember Ogbe, has denied report that he was involved in alleged activities against the re-election of Governor Seriake Dickson and planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.
UNPAID SALARY: Labour, Kogi govt on warpath
Organised Labour in Kogi State has drawn a battle line with the state government due to their salary arrears, and had vowed to continue with their strike action until their demands are met.
Appeal Court conflicting judgments in election petitions
IN every constitutional democracy, the judiciary is one of the major pillars that sustains its principles and tenets. It is an embodiment of equity,fairness,justice and rule of law. Without the judiciary which is regarded as the last hope of the aggrieved,law and order will stand on their heads. It is against this backdrop that justice must not only be done by the institution but must be seen by all to have been done.
Eagles battle Angola in Pretoria
Ahead of the 4th African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Super Eagles will today confront the Palancas Negras of Angola in an international friendly in Pretoria, South Africa.
