Oshiomhole makes case for public office holders with skill, acumen
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said that Nigeria requires public office holders, political leaders with managerial acumen and competence in order to steer the affairs of the state aright, especially in the present economic recession of the country.
Imo Assembly moves against female genital mutilation
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri—A bill for a law to stop completely the practice of female genital mutilation yesterday passed second reading at the Imo State House of Assembly. If passed into law , it was the opinion of the lawmakers that it will formally abolish such practices at the community level held by customs and […]
NUPENG gives FG 21 days to halt sack of workers or …
WARRI—Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, yesterday gave the Federal Government, a 21-day ultimatum to order the recall of over 3,000 workers sacked by oil majors in the ongoing mass sack of workers in the sector or face a nationwide industrial action.
Binis allege marginalization by Benin Owena River Basin Authority
THE Benin National Congress, BNC, a socio-cultural organization in Edo State, has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the management of Benin Owena River Basin Authority, BORDA, of marginalizing the Binis in appointments and promotions.
Amapakabo signs new Rangers deal
Imama Amapakabo has signed a new two-year deal with Nigerian champions, Enugu Rangers, to remain as their head coach. The trainer penned the new contract on Wednesday in Enugu having agreed in principle to stay with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) winners. “Yes I have signed a new deal,” he said on Wednesday after […]
N5.6bn case: Don’t let EFCC try me in Lagos, Kalu begs court
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to prosecute him in Abuja.
Agunloye promises women empowerment
THE governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olu Agunloye has described the support enjoyed by the party as a sign of people’s yearning for good governance. He said the popular support from the people was encouraging and impressive.
NSE admits N756.48m shares of Initiates Plc on ASeM
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has admitted N756.48 million shares of The Initiates Plc, a waste management company serving various sectors of the Nigerian economy with significant strides in the Nigerian hazardous waste sub-sector, for trading on its Daily Official List.
Why we established Edo Varsity, Iyahmo, by Oshiomhole
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State at the First Public Lecture Series of Edo University, Iyahmo, Etsako West Local Government Area, gave reasons why his administration established the university, saying the people of Edo North, with the second largest population in the state, deserved a state university to help the educational needs of the people.
Alowes’ civil war account sparks off arguments on state of the nation
THE fulcrum of an intellectual work is to provoke discuss and that was what happened last week when people of like minds gathered for the presentation of a new book entitled,‘’How and Why the Yoruba Fought and Lost the Biafra-Nigeria Civil War” written by Dr Jimanze Ego-Alowes.
Protesters storm S-Court, insist ‘stung’ judges must step down
Scores of protesters yesterday besieged the Three Arms Zone, where the Supreme Court is situated, demanding that all judges facing corruption allegations must step down, pending their trial.
