What Fashola discovered in South-South
MINISTER of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, came face-to-face with the eyesores that are federal roads in the South-South geopolitical zone during his four-day tour from last Thursday till Sunday. From Cross River to Akwa-Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo and Delta states, the total collapse of federal roads stared him in the face but he gave indication of the Federal Government’s resolve to turn things around. Though a pithy stopover, Fashola came prepared in a rugged Jeans attire and cap to evaluate the situation himself. The left-handed minister scribbled when necessary as he listened sincerely to points raised by stakeholders.
Glo-sponsored African Voices features Nigeria’s Polo queen, Neku Atawodi
African Voices on CNN, sponsored by Globacom, will this weekend focus on the story of the world’s only active black female professional polo player, Nigeria-born Uneku Atawodi, aka Neku.
Terrorism: Why FG must secure Aiteo’s assets from militants
America has a policy of not negotiating with terrorists because mayhem is no basis for negotiations. I flashed back to this policy on hearing of the recent rash of threats against international energy conglomerate Aiteo by faceless militants over the security of its oil installations in the Niger Delta.
Southern Kaduna : Crisis exaggerated, a propaganda – CP
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Mr Agyole Abeh on Friday said the crisis in Southern Kaduna was largely exaggerated and used as a propaganda by those benefitting from it.
Maybe militants but we don’t know cause of pipeline explosion – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that its subsidiary, Integrated Data Services Limited (IDSL), was not responsible for the pipeline explosion which occurred on Thursday in Rivers.
I’m not against media -Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump says in spite of his criticism of certain U.S. media organisations, he is not against the fourth estate of the realm.
Man, 26, arrested for digging graveyard in Niger
A 26 year-old man, Abdullahi Adebolaji, has been arrested by the Security Affairs Department of Niger Government House for allegedly digging graveyard in Gusase village of Bosso Local government areas of the state.
Police arrest 6 for allegedly hijacking truck with 33,000 litres of diesel
The Police in Osun says they have arrested six men suspected to have hijacked a truck loaded with 33,000 litres of diesel on Ife – Ilesha expressway.
Northeast Nigeria, Lake Chad region need our backing – Norway
The Government of Norway has challenged the international community to give its full support to addressing the humanitarian woes caused by Boko Haram terrorists in Northeast Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin.
I’m not against the press; I don’t mind bad stories – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump says in spite of his criticism of certain U.S. media organisations, he is not against the fourth estate of the realm.
Malabo Declaration: AU agric stakeholders assure FG of economic growth
A group, the African Union Commission agricultural Stakeholders has assured the Federal Government of economic growth if Malabo declaration initiative is implemented in Nigeria.
Ranieri: My dream died
Claudio Ranieri admits “my dream died” after he was sacked by Leicester City on Thursday, nine months after a historic Premier League triumph.
Britain to assist Nigerian military
The Royal British Army on Friday expressed its readiness to assist the Nigerian military in training and capacity building.
Hazardous chemicals: UNIDO serves FG with elimination plan
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has submitted the Reviewed and Updated National Implementation Plan (NIP) for the Stockholm Convention on the elimination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to the Federal Government.
How ban on importation of vehicles via land borders led to unemployment – Agent
Mr Thomas Agbotounso, a Licensed Clearing Agent, says recent ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders has led to job losses and increased unemployment rate .
S Africa opposition sues government for not arresting Sudan president
South Africa’s main opposition party Friday filed criminal charges against several government and police officials for failing in 2015 to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.
