Ambode splashes N2.5m on schools’ debate winners
In line with its commitment to ensuring continual success of the Lagos State Schools’ Debate as one of the channels of promoting youth development, hard work and healthy competition amongst students the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has added N2.5 million to the cash prizes of winners of this year’s competition.
Clean up of N-Delta oil spills to begin in three weeks —FG
The Federal Government, yesterday, said that it would commence the clean up of oil spills in the Niger Delta region starting from Ogoni land within the next three weeks.
Tompolo not arraigned in absentia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, separated the charges filed against former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi and eight others from that of Government Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompolo).
EFCC, military release Dasuki’s ex-aide
Abuja— The Federal Government finally released Colonel Nicholas Ashinze, former Military Assistant to former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), by 2pm yesterday.
Wike sets up panel to probe re-run polls violence
Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence and killings that occurred during the March 19, re-run legislative elections in the state
N2.6bn theft: Court adjourns ex-NIMASA boss, others trial
lagos—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till April 18 for continuation of trial of former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA boss, Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others, charged with N2.6 billion theft.
Online application for mining licences on the way – FG
THE Federal Government has promised investors in the solid minerals sector of online application for mining licences as the sector receives attention for economic diversification.
Amoo hails players as Brazilian kids celebrate Dream Team
Coach Fatai Amoo has praised the new players invited to the Nigeria U-23 camp for their sense of professionalism and dedication as the Dream Team go up against their Brazilian counterparts in a much–awaited international friendly in Vitoria today
Traffic to prison : Insurance experts fault Lagos magistrate’s action
Insurance experts have faulted the action of a magistrate, Funke Sule-Hamzat, who allegedly instigated the remand of a mother of three, Mrs Yetunde Osijo, in Kirikiri Prisons, after their cars were involved in a minor traffic crash.
Rivers Re-run: Wike thanks citizens in State Broadcast
Following the successful outcome of the March 19, 2016 National and State Assemblies re-run elections in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, thanked the Rivers State people for their peaceful conduct and effective participation in electing their representatives.
Tecno joins Samsung HTC, others to launch UI for mobile devices
One of the leading mobile phone maker, Tecno Mobile, in a committed effort to continue to innovate has shown readiness to launch it sown customized user interface (UI) on android, the HiOS.
