Ogbeifun tasks FG on resolution of N-Delta crisis
FORMER Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Industrial Relations Manager and onetime President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Dr. Brown Ogbeifun, has called on the Federal Government to do everything possible to resolve the Niger Delta crisis.
Konta ‘prepared’ for Serena quarter-final
British number one Johanna Konta believes she has done everything she can to be ready for her first meeting with 22-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Konta, 25, will face second seed Williams in the quarter-finals tomorrow.
FG tasked on health insurance for all Nigerians
T HE Federal government, has been urged to ensure that all Nigerians are captured under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, in order to ensure the attainment of universal healthcare in the country, even as government was tasked to provide more Primary Healthcare Centres in the country.
Mob beats suspected thief to death, 4 arrested
Police in Bayelsa State have arrested a 25-year-old indigene of Adamawa State and three others at Twon Brass in Brass Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating a suspected thief to death.
Rangers: Strikers’ form worries Chukwu
THE Technical Director of Rangers International of Enugu, Christian Chukwu has expressed concern over the poor form of the club’s strikers. The team’s finishing at goal needed to be worked upon for them to retain their winning ways in the ongoing league, he said.
PDP chair: Babatope decries alleged plan to deny S-West of slot
FORMER Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has warned that any attempt by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone the National Chairmanship position to the South and not the South West may affect the fortunes of the party in future elections.
Keshi confident about govs rejuvenating BRACED Commission
BENIN—DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the BRACED Commission, the regional institution established to drive the process of cooperation and integration among the South-South states, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has expressed optimism that the current six governors of the region will give a kiss of life to the commission to actualize its mandate for the states.
Ugwuanyi okays N226m for completion of Isi-Uzo bridge
The government of Enugu State has approved N226, 684, 216. 59 for the completion of Ebonyi River bridge at Ikem in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state.
Obaseki vows to end non-payment of salaries to council workers
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed to ensure that the problems relating to Local Government administration in the state and their unpaid salaries and arreas are sorted out constitutionally.
Aubameyang laments Gabon’s poor showing
Gabon were stronger than the other teams in their African Nations Cup finals group but were undone by poor preparations, leading forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said after the hosts were dumped out of the competition.
FG to BBOG: We’re partners, not adversaries
The Federal Government has urged the Bring Back Our Girls Group to see it (government) as a partner rather than an adversary in the group’s quest to secure the release of the Chibok girls.
