Monarch sleeps with giant snake for 5 days
OWA-OYIBU — HIS Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Onyeike Efeizomor II, the Obi of Owa Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State and Vice Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has had many near death tragedies in his 77-year sojourn on the planet earth. The former sub-editor at the Edo State government- owned The Observer Newspaper, boxer and footballer wanted to be a freedom fighter after his secondary education and was preparing to travel abroad to pursue his mission when his people commandeered him as it were to take over the throne of his fathers.
Tackling climate change requires concerted efforts — Yusuf
Country Manager of Accenture in Nigeria, Mr. Niyi Yussuf has urged world leaders, policy makers, governments and corporate organisations to work together in a bid to tackle the threat posed by climate change.
FG moves to restructure NDDC
Following the sack of the last board members of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, the Federal Government is planning to restructure the commission into a holistic development agency to be manned by core professionals rather than politicians in order to transform the Niger Delta region.
Benue gov poll: S-Court reserves judgment till Jan 15
The Supreme Court yesterday reserved Jan. 15 for the judgment of an appeal challenging the election of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue.
46,000 mw Power projects at high risk: ASSOCHAM-CRISIL study
The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)-CRISIL joint study has revealed that today about 46,000 mw of power projects are at high risk as these projects are not having any strong sponsor company support.
Lagos govt, stakeholders parley on Epe road construction project
A STAKEHOLDERS’ meeting on the rehabilitation of strategic roads in Epe Local Government Area, was last week convened to address all grey areas preparatory to the flag-off of massive roads expansion and rehabilitation by the Lagos State Government in the council area.
Political parties go to tribunal over Kogi gov polls
Parties to the November 21 and December 5, 2015 governorship poll in Kogi State yesterday began the legal challenge that in the view of analysts will redefine electoral administration in the country.
Plateau North alleges marginalisation
The Anaguta people of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State are disenchanted with the administration of Governor Simon Lalong, saying his administration has deliberately failed to recognize its people in appointments to key positions.
NEMSA plans phasing out of wooden power poles
ABUJA — THE Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Authority, NEMSA, Mr. Peter Ewesor, has said that the agency will soon outlaw the installation of wooden poles in the country.
NERC, Reps differ on Feb 1 power tariff hike
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and the House of Representatives have remained resolute on their different opinions regarding the take-off of the new electricity tariff, scheduled for February 1.
Bayelsa poll: Sylva heads for tribunal
Former Bayelsa State governor and candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the just concluded governorship poll in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday said he would challenge the outcome of the election in the state at the tribunal, describing the exercise as a sham.
