Bailing out: FG’s exercise in futility
We are looking asking for an eighteen-month moratorium before we can start paying , so that we will be able to strategise…To develop the IGR is not overnight, it is a long term programme that one has to plan for…and we cannot say we are going to cut salaries and wages.” Governor Yari, Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, April 28, 2016, in Abuja.
Lagos warns Okobaba settlers against street begging, promises support
As part of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s vision to give hope to the hopeless, the Lagos state ministry of youth and social development has paid a welfare visit to Okobaba Resettlement Center, Ebute-Metta Lagos State.
Nigeria partners France on space tech
The Federal Government has signed a fresh deal with France on strengthening bilateral tie in area of Science and technology to tackle security challenges in the country.
Kano Pillars manage slim win over Ikorodu United
Kano Pillars Football Club beat visiting Ikorodu United of Lagos 2-1 on Sunday in a Match Day 15 fixture of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Obiano set to sign Anambra Health Insurance Scheme
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has expressed readiness to sign the State’s Health Insurance Scheme.
Saraki Condoles With Victims of Jebba Train Accident
Following report of collision of two trains at Jebba Bridge bordering Kwara and Niger States in which some passengers were reported to have died and several injured, Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed shock and sadness over the tragic incident while also commiserating with the families of the deceased.
Photos: Rousing homecoming as Emir of Daura hosts Buhari to a lunch
It was a rousing homecoming for President Muhammadu Buhari, as he was on Sunday, hosted to a Lunch by the Emir of Daura, HRH Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, at his Palace in Daura Katsina State.
EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode over N840m
After many weeks of word exchange, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will Sunday confront the spokesman for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Campaign Organisation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, over the huge cash of N840 million he received a few days to the presidential election.
Barca title will be deserved – Luis Enrique
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique believes his side will be deserving winners of a 24th La Liga title if they can beat Granada away on Saturday to stave of a late surge from Real Madrid.
Nigeria, MTN & bungled regulation
I MAKE this submission because the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, is trying to railroad the government of President Muhammed Buhari into a major policy blunder that could set Nigeria back by many decades!
Latest English Premier League table
English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):
Leicester 37 23 11 3 67 35 80 — champions
Tottenham 37 19 13 5 68 30 70
