We won’t allow 2m IDPs to go home now —Dogara
ABUJA — SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, yesterday told the United Nations High Commission on Refugees, UNCHR, that the government would not allow the over two million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, to go to their various homes as the atmosphere was not conducive for them to live.
Godfatherism in Edo: Oshiomhole won’t spoil his name — Ogiemwonyi
Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi, erstwhile minister of state for works is one of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Edo State. In this interview he reviews the political developments in the state and his objective in the contest.
Lagos strange killer disease: Laboratory tests show measles virus
Lagos State Government, yesterday, confirmed that the blood samples of victims of the epidemic of febrile rash illness that claimed the lives of over 20 children in Otodo Gbame community in Eto-Osa Local Government Area of the state showed measles virus.
How Buhari can rescue the naira — Iwata, VP, S-South Chambers of Commerce
Chief David Iwata is the President of Sapele Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Deputy President South South Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In this interview he bares his mind on the state of the nation and proffers solution to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges.
KIDNEY DISEASE: Expert highlights preventive strategies
With the rising incidences of kidney diseases among Nigerians, expert has warned against unnecessary use of pain killers, consumption of fatty foods and high intake of salt.
Let’s end silence on Endometriosis — ESGN
IN line with its commitment to bring succour to women living with the challenge of Endometriosis in Nigeria and West Africa as a whole, the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria, ESGN, has called for the breaking of the silence surrounding the disorder.
Fire guts N5m property in Abia village
ABA—Property worth over N5 million was gutted by fire at Umuafor village, Obingwa council area of Abia State, weekend.
Kabiru Marafa, Modu Sheriff: Showdown in Senate, PDP today
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was, last night, teetering on the brink, following the threat of mass abandonment of the party in the wake of the ascension of Senator Ali Sheriff as the new national chairman of the party.
Septuagenarian wants divorce over lack of sex
A septuagenarian, Mr. Tajudeen Giwa, has asked an Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve his marriage of over 40 years because his wife ignores him and denies him sex.
Election re-run: APC tasks INEC, IGP on overhaul of activities of personnel in Imo
All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Nigeria Police High Command to overhaul their activities in Imo State, ahead of the re-run elections in the state.
Abductors of ex-NDDC boss, Aguariavwodo’s mum demand N200m ransom
UGHELLI—FIVE days after an 8-man robbery gang abducted the octogenarian mother of ex-Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, they have reportedly contacted the family, demanding a ransom of N200 million for her release.
