25 less privileged children get free surgeries
On this year’s Children’s YELOTO African Children’s Foundation, has offered free surgeries for 25 less privileged children at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, even as it handed over cheques for other children whom their conditions do not require surgery.
Pensioners in Akwa Ibom protest non-payment of 5yrs gratuity
Local government pensioners in Akwa Ibom on Monday, protested the non-payment of their over five years gratuity by the state government.
Otedola, Adenuga’s firms, 3 others lose N265.4 b in 6 months
Femi Otedola, Mike Adenga and three other entities quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, lost N265.4 billion in the first half of 2016. However, other investors on the Nigerian Stock market regained over N314.74 billion in the six months trading as the Year to Date, YtD, return on market value as at 30th June, 2016 appreciated by 3.20 per cent to close at N10.165 trillion from N9.850 trillion it closed on December 31, 2015. Meanwhile, shareholders of quoted companies reacting to the dwindling performance of the stock market decried neglect of retail investors by regulators of the market.
Herdmen kill ‘scores’ in Benue
Gunmen believed to be nomadic Fulani herdsmen have killed scores of villagers in central Nigeria’s Benue State in a long-running conflict over grazing rights, the state government said on Monday.
Forgery: Why Court adjourned Saraki, Ekweremadu’s trial to Sept 28
Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Abuja High Court at Apo, on Monday, fixed September 28 for the Federal Government to open its case against the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.
Ronaldo’s fans mock Messi to reconsider retirement
Christiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, Ebonyi have “mocked’ Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the current feat of their Portuguese idol.
Most auto-crashes in Nigeria caused by fake, expired tyres- FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday attributed most road accidents in the country to the use of fake and expired tyres by vehicle owners.
Banky W. writes open letter to single men, women
Banky W.writes open letter to single men and women
Strict routine basis of long life, says World’s oldest Priest
A Belgian priest, Jacques Clemens who is the world’s oldest priest says a strict daily routine is the recipe for a long life.
New Customs duty: Shippers threaten to abandon goods at ports
The Shippers Association Lagos State has said that importers and exporters may abandon goods at the ports as a result of increase in Customs duty exchange rate.
Breaking News: Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery trial adjourned
Court adjourns Saraki, Ekweremadu case on alleged forgery
Anambra’s guber race is on
Anambra’s guber race is on
NPA’s first quarter report shows sharp decrease in throughput
LAGOS—The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has witnessed a sharp decline in its throughput of consignments shipped through the nation’s ports in the first quarter of 2016, when compared to last year.
Christian leaders caution Buhari over Niger Delta crisis, grazing bill, corruption, others
A cross section of Christian leaders in the country on the platform of the Christ Global Network, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the crisis in Niger Delta, urging him to adopt the carrot and stick approach.
40 arrested in Paris over Euro 2016 violence
Around 40 people were arrested in Paris Sunday after police used tear gas and water cannon against football fans hurling glass bottles at officers at the Eiffel Tower during the Euro 2016 final.
Nasarawa govt to replace striking workers with fresh graduates
Nassarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, on Saturday threatened to recruit fresh graduates to replace workers in the state currently on strike over non-payment of their salary.
