‘Do not Disturb’: Why 2442 code may not be the answer

‘Do not Disturb’: Why 2442 code may not be the answer

Unwanted advertising. Every Nigerian has been exposed to this; medicine marketers fill Lagos buses selling one magic pill for whatever ails you. And whether you live in the North, South, East or West, you’ve experienced that belly-aching feeling when your favourite television programme is interrupted by an ad break. When it comes to your mobile phone, you hope to find some relief, but the reverse is the case. Network providers flood your devices with unwanted text messages and calls time after time. It doesn’t cost them anything. But it cost you battery life, focus and good old peace of mind.
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Buhari launches change campaign

Buhari launches change campaign

Abuja—President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday launched the change campaign, code-named, “Change Begins With Me,” in Abuja, vowing to eliminate rent-seeking from the nation’s public service.

Hike in PMS price is inevitable, says IPMAN

Hike in PMS price is inevitable, says IPMAN

The speculation about possible increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol, may hold some substance as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, yesterday warned of threat to product availability in the country.

Between Speaker Dogara, Governor Abubakar and Bauchi people

Between Speaker Dogara, Governor Abubakar and Bauchi people

I RECENTLY read comments credited to the Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara is leading other federal lawmakers to wage a political battle against him because he was not in support of the latter’s emergence as Speaker.

Agbarha Warri appeals to govt, others for aid

Agbarha Warri appeals to govt, others for aid

WARRI—THE Agbarha Warri Improvement Union, has appealed to Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State and Federal Governments and other relevant agencies as well as corporate bodies to support the Agbarha Warri National Youth Council in developing the youths in Agbarha Kingdom, Warri.

NCC officials arrest 5 suspected music pirates in Onitsha

NCC officials arrest 5 suspected music pirates in Onitsha

ONITSHA—Five suspected music pirates were yesterday arrested by officials of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, at the popular Emeka Offor Plaza, a GSM phone market located at Onitsha Main Market, during an anti-piracy operation in the commercial city.

Dickson inaugurates special c’ttee for  N-Delta varsity

Dickson inaugurates special c’ttee for N-Delta varsity

Yenagoa—Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has inaugurated a 16 member special committee on the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, chaired by Prof. Stephen Odiowei, with a mandate to develop a blue-print for the sustainable development of the institution.

Tension in Anambra over alleged planned herdsmen attack

Tension in Anambra over alleged planned herdsmen attack

AWKA—There is tension in Anambra State following a report by the Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday, alleging that there was a planned attack on communities in the south east geopolitical zone.

Lassa fever: Enugu govt raises alert level to red

Lassa fever: Enugu govt raises alert level to red

ENUGU—The Enugu State Government, through the Ministry of Health, yesterday, raised its alert level to red, following cases of Lassa Fever outbreaks in neighboring states of Anambra and Ebonyi States.

Ambode leads march against rape

Ambode leads march against rape

GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday, led celebrities and members of his cabinet to embark on an all male march against rape, child abuse and other domestic violence related cases, aimed at curbing the act in the state.

INYC gets new officers

INYC gets new officers

WARRI—The President of Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC, Mr David Tonwe has officially handed over power to Mr Weyinmi Agbateyiniro.

Abia: A’Court judgment panacea for stability—PDP CHIEFTAIN

Abia: A’Court judgment panacea for stability—PDP CHIEFTAIN

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP chieftain and former Special Assistant to Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Mr. Ben Onyechere, has described the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal on the Abia state governorship election as a veritable land mark and reference point with the capacity to prevent political adventurism.

Okonjo-Iweala, Anyaoku, Ngige, Elumelu, others for S-East Economic Summit

Okonjo-Iweala, Anyaoku, Ngige, Elumelu, others for S-East Economic Summit

ENUGU—Arrangements for an economic summit for the South East geopolitical zone has been completed by the South East Leadership and Development Initiative, SELDI. This came as the South East Youth Economic Summit, SEYES, first ever maiden edition has been slated for October 2016.