Our failings as a people
OUR political seas are rough. Our economy, experiencing a tsunami. Yet, the two leading political parties; the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which are expected to lead us out of a serious crisis, have dug trenches from which they throw missiles at each other. Publicly, they beat their chests on who can better hurl insults at the other.
CPC issues 7-day ultimatum to Samsung to recall Galaxy Note 7
Consumer Protection Council, CPC, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited to recall its Galaxy Note 7, following its explosion during charging.
Women’s AFCON: Nigeria draw Ghana, Mali, Kenya
The draw for the women’s African Cup of Nations took place in Camerron on Sunday, with defending champions Nigeria drawn against Mali, Ghana and Kenya.
Buhari, Osinbajo, others earn N2.295bn in one year
President Muhammadu Buhari, his vice, Yemi Osinbjo; ministers and other political appointees have earned N2.295 billion as official salaries and allowances in the last one year, Economic Confidential can report.
Etisalat restates commitment to FG’s financial inclusion for Nigerians
Telecommunications company, Etisalat, has restated its commitment to the Federal Government’s plan to ensure financial inclusion for all strata of the country.
Highlights of Nigerian Paralympic surprises
Nigeria’s Paralympians won eight golds, two silvers and two bronze medal.
FJSC okays Onnoghen as next CJN
The Federal Judicial Service Commission, FJSC, has okayed Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Team Nigeria return to heroic welcome
Nigeria was 16th on the medal table and number one in Africa. The Paralympics ended last night in Rio.
APC Caretaker c’ttees in Delta, an aberration —Eta
THE leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the setting up of a caretaker committee for the Delta State chapter of the party by the Senator Spanner Okpozo- led Elders and Leaders Committee, as an aberration.
Celebration as Rangers reclaim top Spot
Bobby Clement netted twice in each half of the Match Day 36 fixture at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to return the Coal City club to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) log after rivals, Rivers United went down to a Christopher Waziri’s goal in Bauchi against Wikki Tourists.
Re: Migrant ethnic nationalities
Even as of today people from the arid areas of the savanna are still migrating downwards towards the greener areas of Northern Nigeria and further down to the Middle Belt and onwards to Southern Nigeria in search of greener pastures of Southern Nigeria in search of fertile soils for agriculture and rivers for aqua culture and water.
Delta flags off 2nd phase of STEP, YAGEP
IN line with its commitment to create jobs for its people, Delta State Government has flagged off the second phase of its Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme, STEP and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme, YAGEP.
Paralympian dies in Rio!
An Iranian Para-cyclist has died after a crash during the men’s C4-5 road race at the Rio Paralympics.
Experts task engineers on service delivery
EXPERTS in the engineering profession have tasked their colleagues, particularly those occupying prominent elective government positions to initiate legislations that will enhance efficient service delivery and promote professionalism so as to tackle factories as well as infrastructural failures in Nigeria.
Traffic gridlock: Ambode reads riot act to transport unions, others
Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has warned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, and other road users against violation of the state traffic laws.
US, Nigeria govts seek resolution of N-Delta crisis
The governments of United States of America and Nigeria, weekend, exchanged views on the ongoing efforts to engage in dialogue with Niger Delta militants and sought an immediate and peaceful resolution to the conflict.
