Zika Virus: FG charged over vector control, surveillance
Following possible local transmission of Zika virus in areas where Aedes mosquitoes are more active, the Federal Government has been urged to institute proper vector control and effective surveillance throughout the Federation.
Eagles vow to beat Pharaohs in Kaduna
SUPER Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia, yesterday revealed that he has re ceived full assurance from the key players of the Super Eagles of their readiness to ensure that the Pharaoh’s of Egypt are beaten convincingly when they clash on March 25 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
Manufacturing Index on the rise
LATEST report of manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, PMI, has indicated a slight upbeat in business activities in the manufacturing sector with the February 2016 index rising to 50.6, showing a recovery from 44.6 recorded for January though still significantly below December record of 54.2.
Alleged N3.9bn fraud: Court shifts Badeh’s arraignment to March 7
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has deferred till March 7, the arraignment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, who was accused of diverting over N3.9 billion from accounts of the Nigerian Air Force.
Olubadan coronation committee applauds Glo’s sponsorship
The coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba saliu Adetunji scheduled for today has received a boost as the next generation network, Globacom has been announced as the sponsor of the epoch making event.
MAYHEM IN KETU: Gov slams curfew, shuts market
Five persons were yesterday reportedly killed and several others injured during an ethnic crisis which broke at Mile 12 market, along Ikorodu expressway , Lagos, between Hausa and Yoruba traders.
Nigeria’s non-oil export to hit $25bn in 2025 —NEPC
THE Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has said that the nation’s dependence on oil will soon be a thing of the past as the non-oil export revenue of the nation was expected to increase from $2.7 billion to $25 billion in 2025.
Ogba to declare open seminar for State Directors of Sports today
PRESIDENT of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Evangelist Solomon Ogba and first Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee will declare the Sport For All Forum for Directors of State Sports Councils which kickstarts today at the Command Guest House, Apapa, Lagos.
Women’s day: Group urges FG to celebrate women
In line with celebrating International Women’s Day coming Tuesday, the President of West African Women Association (WAWA), Dr. Beatrice Ubeku, has called on the federal government to celebrate women who have done well.
Olubadan: Controversy as two c’ttees claim sponsorship
Ibadan—AS the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Saliu Adetunji will be installed today, Friday, a heated argument has ensued between the Oyo State Government and a body which claims to be an advisory committee to the Olubadan-designate over the sponsorship of the coronation ceremony. This came just as the state government declared a public holiday in the state as a mark of honour for the monarch.
AGIP contractors flay arrest of members in Bayelsa
YENAGOA—AGIP Indigenous Contractors Association in Bayelsa State has expressed concern over the alleged arrest and detention of two of its members by operatives of Department of State Services, DSS, in the state.
