10-month blackout: A’Ibom community lambasts govt, firm

10-month blackout: A’Ibom community lambasts govt, firm

AFAHA UBE ITAM - RESIDENTS of UbeItam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, host community to Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Calabar sub-region’s 132 KVA that generates electricity to other parts of the state, are poised for a showdown with the State Government and the company over suspected insensitivity to their predicament since the transformer serving their area broke down about 10 months ago.
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Chibok girls: A test of our humanity, not about Buhari/Jonathan

Chibok girls: A test of our humanity, not about Buhari/Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the issue about the Chibok girls is a test of humanity to all Nigerians and not a debate between President Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) on one hand and ex-President Jonathan and the opposition PDP on the other.

Obanikoro detained by EFCC

Obanikoro detained by EFCC

FORMER Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, arrived the country, yesterday, from the United States of America, to answer the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s invitation in relation to the alleged N4.75bn arms funds traced to him.

Cargo diversion: Intels seeks OGFZA’s help

Cargo diversion: Intels seeks OGFZA’s help

Managing Director of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Mr Umana Okon Umana, has been told of the diversion of cargoes meant for the nation’s oil and gas free zones as a major threat to realisation of government’s set revenue target and attainment of the full potential of the free zone havens.

Chibok girls: Talks with Boko Haram continue if… —Buhari

Chibok girls: Talks with Boko Haram continue if… —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja, said the Federal Government would continue to negotiate with Boko Haram on the release of the remaining abducted school girls from Chibok, only if international agencies were involved.

Mikel: Moses’ hard work paying off at Chelsea

Mikel: Moses’ hard work paying off at Chelsea

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has praised his compatriot at Chelsea, Victor Moses following his impressive showing for the club in their 3-0 win against Leicester City at the weekend Moses is enjoying a new lease of life at Chelsea under Antonio Conte after spending the last three seasons on loan outside the club.

Okowa urged to relocate to Warri office over Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja crisis

Okowa urged to relocate to Warri office over Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja crisis

THE Concerned Members for Peace in Ogbe-ljoh, Warri kingdom has appealed to Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to as a matter of urgency, relocate to the Government House annex, Warri for seven working days to enable him tackle what they regarded as a looming inter-tribal war between Ogbe-Ijoh and their Aladja neighbours in Udu Local Government Area of the state.

Monarch tasks subjects on peace

Monarch tasks subjects on peace

The traditional ruler and Obuzor of Ibusa, Delta State, Obi Louis Nwoboshi, has called on his subjects to remain peaceful and ensure they join him in the overall development of the community.

Review of CAMA: Shareholders seek tenure for audit c’ttee

Review of CAMA: Shareholders seek tenure for audit c’ttee

THE Joint Shareholders Association of Nigeria (JSAN) has moved for tenure system for audit committee members of public companies to be incorporated in the proposed review of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA 1990.

Merck opens regional hub in Côte d’Ivoire

Merck opens regional hub in Côte d’Ivoire

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced the opening of its affiliate office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the office will serve as the regional hub for the company’s operations in French-speaking Central and West African countries.

This govt is sick, cowardly says Fani-Kayode

This govt is sick, cowardly says Fani-Kayode

FFani-Kayode former Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to President Olusegun Obasanjo Following the arrest of his wife, Mrs Precious Fani- Kayode, by the Economic and Finacial Crime Commission on Monday in Ado-Ekit former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the government of President Buhari is sick and cowardly. He made this known in a […]

NBMA orders withdrawal of GMO products in stores

NBMA orders withdrawal of GMO products in stores

The National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, has ordered all super stores operators in Nigeria to withdraw all genetically modified products from their shelves within the next seven days or face sanctions from the regulatory body.