Developer wants FG to make NHS loan more accessible
MANAGING Director of Buildcon Global Services, Mrs Bukola Gazama has called on the government to make the National Housing Scheme, NHS loan more accessible as this would help in bridging the housing deficit in the country.
Anglican Communion consecrates three bishops
THE Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, yesterday, consecrated three bishops with a call on them to be good shepherds over their flocks.
TUC berates NASS over plans to buy 469 cars
TRADE Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, weekend described the 469 cars the federal lawmakers plan to buy as a misplaced priority, saying it was pained that the lawmakers did not understand the mood of the nation or know the task before them and the country.
N210m Street-light maintenance: Fayose’s aide lied – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has described as baseless, the denial offered by Commissioner For Public Utilities, Deji Adesua, over the accusation that Governor Ayodele Fayose expends N210 million monthly to power street-lights in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Fleeing robbers kill cop, one other in Bayelsa
Yenagoa—A policeman was reportedly killed Friday night by a gang of armed robbers as they attempted to escape after robbing a woman at Agudama community in Yenagoa Local Government area of Bayelsa State.
Tension in Ile-Ife over selection of Ooni’s second-in-command
Tension rose in the ancient town of Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday as the controversy surrounding the selection of the new Obalufe of Ile-Ife, the second-in-command to the Ooni of Ife caused rancour among the supporters of the ten contenders to the throne from Aga ruling house of the town.
Bayelsa supplementary poll: Police summon ex-militant leaders to meeting
Following fears of a repeat of the violence witnessed during the botched December 5 and 6 governorship election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the state police command has summoned ex-militant leaders to a security stakeholders’ meeting in the state.
Mikel sparkles in Chelsea win
Life is certainly looking better for Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi who put in another stellar perfor-mance for the Cham-pions who ran an away with a 3-0 win against city rivals Crystal Palace yesterday. The 28-year-old Nigeria international played the duration of the game at Selhurst Park and was effective sitting in front of the Chelsea back four.
CHAN: Eagles begin training in Pretoria
The home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria have begun the second phase of their preparation for Rwanda 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Pretoria, South Africa.
Onazi hooks Sandra in Lagos
“I thank God for such a special day. Getting married is a milestone in the life of a man; to get married to a woman who you love and who loves you makes it even more special,” Onazi said in the New Year.
Mikel earns Hiddink’s plaudits
“Mikel played very well. He is the ideal player to bring balance to the team. He knows the game very well and how to cope. To watch a player defend so elegantly is a beautiful thing,” said Hiddink of the Nigerian midfielder.
