Skye Bank as a metaphor for banking in Nigeria
LAST month, when the Central Bank of Nigeria took out advertisements in several national newspapers to disclaim the “rumour” that Skye Bank was not distressed, an article appeared on this page titled WHY CBN AND LAGOS STATE MIGHT FAIL IN THEIR EFFORT TO SAVE SKYE BANK.
Anambra begins second phase of 25th anniversary celebration Oct 3
DETERMINED to keep its economy afloat, Anambra State Government will begin the second phase of the 25th anniversary celebration on October 3 with His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, delivering a lecture titled: “Think Nigeria, Invest in Anambra – Aku Luo Uno”.
Enugu Rangers claim NPFL
Enugu Rangers have won the Nigeria Professional Football League title with a match to spare to round-up a fine season campaign, with Rivers United’s failure to beat Abia Warriors meaning the Flying Antelopes can no longer be caught.
Lalong calls for attitudinal change among Nigerians
“We need to change our attitude towards everything, including the way we view government and government property.
Investigate assault against our members, APC tells security agencies
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, has called on security agencies to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of assault and arson against its members and their property.
FG steps up action against antimicrobial resistance
The Federal government has called for urgent and improved global awareness to the urgency of the menace of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) through strengthening knowledge, investment in surveillance and time-tested cutting edge research with capacity to expand the horizon of understanding of the scourge and dealing with it once and for all.
FG hails global endorsement of President Buhari, appeals for continuous support from Nigerians
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the ringing global endorsement which President Muhammadu Buhari received from world leaders during his recent trip to the US for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, and appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the President.
Dariye’s defection cheering – Plateau PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau is happy with the defection of Sen. Joshua Dariye to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Chairman, Mr Damishi Sango, has said.
Police arrest 7, rescue 3 victims
The Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command, has arrested seven armed robbery suspects who invaded Godogodo in Kafanchan Local Government Area of the state on Sept. 24.
My life, family in danger, says Ex-Rivers Assembly Leader
Dr Chidi Lloyd, a former Rivers House of Assembly member, has called on security agencies to protect his life and that of his family members that were allegedly in danger.
Clark condemns bombing of Bonny pipelines by Niger Delta Avengers
LEADER of the Pan-Niger Delta Coastal States Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark has condemned in very strong terms, the bombing of the Bonny Export( 48) inch pipeline on Friday by members of the Niger Delta Avengers.
