New fuel price regime inevitable, will create 200,000 jobs – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the introduction of a new price regime for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has become inevitable in order to halt the crippling fuel scarcity in the country and ensure availability of the product.
72-year-old woman gives birth to her first child
A report on Friday in New Delhi says a 72 year old Indian woman has given birth to her first child after 46 years of marriage.
29 militants killed in military operations
The Afghan Defense Ministry said on Friday in Kabul that that 29 militants have been killed during military operations conducted by Afghan security forces in 17 of the country’s 34 provinces within last 24 hours.
Police arraign artist for raping teenager
A 23-year-old man, Daniel Idahosa, appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday for allegedly raping and impregnating a teenager.
Cleric docked for messing–up bathroom
Daniel Ugochukwu,27,who allegedly beat-up his co-tenant, was on Friday docked before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for messing-up their common bathroom
Man jailed 1 year for stealing woman’s handbag in a church
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday handed a 12 months jail term to a 22-year-old unemployed man, Innocent Ali, for stealing a woman’s handbag in a church.
Prices of tomatoes, garri, rice remain high in Lagos
The prices of tomatoes, rice and garri, which went up at the turn of the season, have yet to come down in most markets in Lagos metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Eight ships laden with petrol arrive Lagos ports
Eight ships laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, have arrived Lagos ports, waiting to discharge.
Breaking: World’s oldest person dies at 116
A research group said on Friday in New York that the world’s oldest living person, 116-year-old Susannah Mushatt Jones is dead.
GE Reports: Growing the next generation of African leaders – A new model
Africa’s population will snowball to 2.5 billion by 2050, which should translate to a demographic dividend which will feed the continent’s growth. Yet it is clear that without certain investments in policy and education, this dividend along with the benefits of hosting the world’s workforce will remain elusive.
Devaluation not solutions to economic challenges – former minister
Dr Etubom Ani, a former Minister of Finance, has said that devaluation and flexibility of the exchange rate were not the answer to the current economic challenges in the country.
Only 45% Nigerians are aware of their HIV status-NGO
The AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF) says only about 45 percent of Nigerians are aware of their HIV status.
FG’s bail out money: A strategic bribe?
SOME of our leaders, especially the Governors, fit aptly into these three kinds of persons in this proverb. Some of them are like goats, and must not be approached from the front, because they will simply beat a u-turn and speed off.
Natures Gentle Touch partners Diamond Bank to reward card holders
As part of efforts to provide hair and scalp care solution to Nigerian women, Recare Limited, owners of Natures Gentle Touch has partnered with Diamond Bank to reward customers with discounts.
IMF warns Brexit would hit UK economy, spark volatility
The International Monetary Fund warned Friday that Britain’s potential exit from the European Union would weigh on economic activity and spark markets volatility.
Don’t disclose your ATM card details, CBN warns bank customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned bank customers against disclosing their Debit (ATM) Card details to fraudsters who send out fake SMS messages.
