The State Government has reminded members of the newly sworn-in executive of the Tricycles Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, (TORAN) in the State to make prudence, uprightness and accountability their watchword as they take charge of the day to day administration of the union.

Eat at least one vegetable or fruit at every meal. Keep cut-up raw veggies in the front of the fridge and fruit on the counter where you’ll see it.

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has disclosed that three private refinery operators have indicated interest to start operations in the state just as he warned marketers against contravening the miscellaneous code which he said, is punishable by law.

WORRIED by the dwindling economy of the country, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday said Nigeria will get speedy economic recovery when the people imbibe godly approach to addressing issues.

THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli has charged the Association of Itsekiri Performing Artists, AIPA, to deploy their skills in supporting revival of Itsekiri culture and tradition.

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday distributed donated relief materials to 1,350 Internally Displaced pregnant women and nursing mothers currently taking refuge at Dalori camp, Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

The fact that Small and Medium Enterprises have not made the desired impact on the Nigerian economy in spite of all the efforts and support of the succeeding administrations and government calls for concern. SMEs in Nigeria need a new chapter in 2016 from Buhari’s administration to operate optimally and also boot economic growth because its role in the development of any economy cannot be over emphasized.

NIGERIANS, who fear that 2016 would be too tough a year have been urged to optimistic because there are better days ahead.

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Friday urged nursing mothers to ensure they observe the mandatory exclusive breastfeeding period of six months, a feat she said if adhered to, will make their babies healthy and good looking.

JUDICIARY workers in Anambra State have called off their strike action which kept courts in the state under lock and key for four months.

The Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma on Friday unveiled the African tallest statue of Jesus Christ weighing 8.5 metres (28 ft) at St. Aloysius Catholic Parish, Abajah, Imo.

The Executive Director, Technical Services, Med-View Airline, Engr. Lookman Animashaun weekend called on federal Government to assist indigenous airlines to access scarce foreign exchange which the airlines need, as their operations are dollar based, through the use of the CBN official exchange rate.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari disclosed yesterday, that a committee to rehabilitate infrastructure and resettle Internally Displaced Persons,IDPs in the North-East sub-region would soon be formally inaugurated.

GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state has granted pardon to 14 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state.

As part of the new year celebrations, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has approved the release of five inmates, from the Gboko Prison, who were serving various jail terms.