Imo residents groan as hard times hit
THESE are not the best of times for Imo people. Apart from the preponderance of dilapidated road networks in the state, the people are equally grappling with a number of other serious issues, including poor sales in the market, non-payment of salaries, pension and gratuities to senior citizens.
Reps, NIMASA DG clash over contract award
The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration and the Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, yesterday disagreed sharply over the amount owed the agency and the ‘controversial’ award of contract to recover alleged $5 billion debts for the agency.
Agriculture must change as Climate is changes— FAO
The resounding message from this year’s World Food Day celebrations in Rome and in many countries is that climate change, hunger and poverty must be addressed together in order to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the international community.
OCT 29 MEETING: Tell Buhari to be sincere on his agenda, N-Deltans tell leaders
NIGER Deltans across the divide, yesterday, urged the Pan- Niger Delta Forum, PNDF, headed by Chief Edwin Clark, meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, on October 29, for preliminary talks, ahead a proper Federal Government dialogue/negotiation with stakeholders, to tell Mr. President to come clean on his plans to develop the Niger Delta and resolve the crisis in the region.
Senate in process of tightening loopholes, lacuna in anti-corruption laws – Gemade
The Senate, yesterday, said it has commenced the process of tightening any loopholes or lacuna that exist in the existing anti-corruption laws in order to help the law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies to do thorough jobs in ongoing anti-graft war by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
Akpeyi returns to Eagles for World Cup qualifier
South Africa-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi is set to be recalled by the Nigeria Football Federation for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria.
