Edo SDP goes tough on erring members
Following instances of alleged insubordination and disloyalty to party constitution, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Edo State, has suspended one Mr. Cornelius Oreruan and recommended for ratification by National Executive Council of the party, the expulsion of Abubakar Momoh and Alhaji Usman Shagadi.
Nigeria/Cameroon troops kill 23 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 150 hostages
ABUJA — The Nigerian Army said, Tuesday night, that troops of 7 Division of Nigerian Army and Cameroonian forces killed 20 Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed four AK-47 rifles.
Anambra Central rerun: Where are Umeh’s opponents?
SINCE the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, fixed March 5, 2016 as the date for the rerun of the Anambra Central senatorial election, it would appear that 11 of the 12 candidates qualified to participate in the re-run after the disqualification of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, are not taking the exercise serious.
MTN withdraws suit against NCC, pays N50bn ‘in good faith’
ABUJA— MTN has withdrawn its suit against the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and paid N50 billion ($250 million) towards an amicable resolution of the fine imposed on the telecoms giant.
ANAMBRA PDP CRISIS: S-Court rejects INEC’s request to review judgment
The Supreme Court, yesterday, refused application by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking a review of the judgment it delivered on January 29, which resolved the protracted leadership crisis that rocked the Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Oliseh shuns NFF technical committee
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh will not be meeting with Nigeria Football Federation technical committee, to defend his plans for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt billed for March 25.
Tension in Rivers over shoot-out in P-Harcourt New GRA
There was heavy shooting around New GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, a day after military personnel clashed with militants in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state, in which about nine persons were feared killed.
Why we sacked, promoted staff — ECOBANK
Ecobank Nigeria Plc has said that the alleged 50 per cent of the staff in top management position relieved of their jobs earlier this week failed the performance test conducted by the bank for the purpose of promoting its workforce.
Only the guilty are crying about selective anti-graft war — Agunbiade, LSHA Leader
Mr. Sinai Agunbiade is the majority leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly. In this interview, he insists that President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade is not one-sided, noting that the President has done nothing wrong in prosecuting those involved in the Arms Deal probe among other issues.
UNIJOS trains farmers on improved farming methods
The Centre for Biotechnology and Genetic Research, University of Jos, has said its findings in the laboratories about mass food production can only be beneficial if rural farmers are exposed to and trained on how to practically apply the results to farming.
Maths expert cautions teachers, as 2016 TUMA winner emerges
The Director General, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Professor Adewale Solarin has emphasized the need for student – teacher relationship, especially in Mathematics and Science subjects, in Nigerian primary and secondary Schools, to eliminate phobia.
