MAN, Bismarck, LCCI disagree over call for assets sale
THE call for the sale of NiNigeria’s national assets to raise funds to plug the hole in the dwindling revenue of the country is generating divergent views with many saying no to the idea while some private sector operators are thr
Ikpeazu committed to LG election —PDP CHIEFTAIN
Mr Ben Onyechere, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain and former Special Assistant to Dr. Alex Ekwueme has said that Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu is committed to conducting local government elections in the state.
Imo retirees protest non-payment of arrears
It was a tale of woes for Imo pensioners that thronged their various pay points yesterday, to pick their cheques, as promised by Governor Rochas Okorocha.
Vanguard, who closely monitored the exercise in parts of the state, noticed that despite the media hype that trailed the payment, only the pension of August was paid, while government totally left the previous months.
Nasarawa LGA to shut 700 illegal private schools
As schools resume for academic session in Nasarawa State, more than 700 private schools are to be shut in Karu Local Government Area for operating without government approval.
Senators oppose Saraki on sale of national assets; seek true federalism
Senators yesterday opposed their President, Bukola Saraki, and kickedagainst the call for the sale of some national assets.
Economic recession: Maritime operators differ
OPERATORS in the maritime industry are divided over the comment of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, that the economic recession in the country would be over before the end of the year.
NFF condemns invasion of LMC office by security agents
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has condemned the “Illegal” invasion of the Abuja office of the League Management company, LMC by men believed to be detectives from the FCT Police Command on Wednesday.
Why we’re investing on airport renewal —Minister
IN order to allay the fears that inadequate manpower in the aviation sector may begin to take its toll on safety and security, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has intensified efforts to enhance the training of personnel in its agency. This was demonstrated recently when the Managing Director took steps to address personnel shortage in the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS).
June 2017 deadline set for Zaria’s N69bn water project
Kaduna State’s protracted N69 billion Zaria water project will finally be commissioned next year, 18 years after it was flagged off, Kaduna State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Lere, announced yesterday during an inspection tour of the project in Zaria.
138 Jigawa flood victims get N25,000 per damaged room
No fewer than 138 victims of the recent flood disaster in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State benefited from the N6 million cash donation by the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.
Guinness earns N101.9bn, proposes N752.94m dividend
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced N101.9 billion as revenue for its financial year ended June 30, 2016.
