Gaidam approves N20m for water supply to 8 communities
GOVERNOR Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, has approved N20 million for the immediate restoration of water supply to eight communities severely affected by Boko Haram deadly attacks across Yobe state.
Alleged N3.9bn fraud: Court shifts Badeh’s arraignment to March 7
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has deferred till March 7, the arraignment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, who was accused of diverting over N3.9 billion from accounts of the Nigerian Air Force.
Olubadan coronation committee applauds Glo’s sponsorship
The coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba saliu Adetunji scheduled for today has received a boost as the next generation network, Globacom has been announced as the sponsor of the epoch making event.
MAYHEM IN KETU: Gov slams curfew, shuts market
Five persons were yesterday reportedly killed and several others injured during an ethnic crisis which broke at Mile 12 market, along Ikorodu expressway , Lagos, between Hausa and Yoruba traders.
Nigeria’s non-oil export to hit $25bn in 2025 —NEPC
THE Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has said that the nation’s dependence on oil will soon be a thing of the past as the non-oil export revenue of the nation was expected to increase from $2.7 billion to $25 billion in 2025.
Ogba to declare open seminar for State Directors of Sports today
PRESIDENT of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Evangelist Solomon Ogba and first Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee will declare the Sport For All Forum for Directors of State Sports Councils which kickstarts today at the Command Guest House, Apapa, Lagos.
Women’s day: Group urges FG to celebrate women
In line with celebrating International Women’s Day coming Tuesday, the President of West African Women Association (WAWA), Dr. Beatrice Ubeku, has called on the federal government to celebrate women who have done well.
Olubadan: Controversy as two c’ttees claim sponsorship
Ibadan—AS the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Saliu Adetunji will be installed today, Friday, a heated argument has ensued between the Oyo State Government and a body which claims to be an advisory committee to the Olubadan-designate over the sponsorship of the coronation ceremony. This came just as the state government declared a public holiday in the state as a mark of honour for the monarch.
AGIP contractors flay arrest of members in Bayelsa
YENAGOA—AGIP Indigenous Contractors Association in Bayelsa State has expressed concern over the alleged arrest and detention of two of its members by operatives of Department of State Services, DSS, in the state.
NDDC marks Int’l Women’s Day
As part of activities marking the 2016 annual International Women’s Day, IWD, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is set to inspire and celebrate the achievements of women in the Niger Delta region.
UNILAG convocation: Buhari tasks varsities on research, technology
lagos—In the face of the current sharp drop in oil revenues, President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked universities to rise to the challenge of contributing their own quota to the efforts in diversifying the national economy and creating opportunities for economic growth. The President, who is the Visitor to University of Lagos, UNILAG, gave this charge yesterday in Lagos during the institution’s 48th convocation held at the Multipurpose Hall, Akoka, Lagos.
