Owing salaries, my greatest regret – Mimiko
IMMEDIATE past governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has said that one of the insurmountable challenges his administration faced in its eight years of administering the state, was its inability to pay salaries as at when due. At the last count, his administration owed workers seven months salaries.
B/Faso, Senegal tests good for Eagles – Amuneke
Ex-international Emmanuel Amuneke has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation for organizing grade ‘A’ international friendly matches for the Super Eagles to strengthen the team ahead of their August 28 World Cup qualifying clash against African champions, Cameroon.
Kidnapped, killed Uniport lecturer’s phone leads to suspects’ arrest
Two members of a notorious kidnapping gang terrorising Rivers State, Patrick Koyi and Chituru Ferdinand, have been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, for kidnapping and killing a lecturer of the University of Port Harcourt, Emmanuel Chinasa Obi, in September 2016.
Kogi First Lady advocates support for Akeredolu
Wife of Kogi State Governor, Mrs. Rashida Bello, has called on the people of Ondo State to support Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to fulfill his campaign promises.
10 wounded, 20 houses destroyed as hoodlums sack Anambra community
Ten people were injured, 20 houses destroyed, 11 vehicles damaged, five motorcycles stolen, while house-hold items like plasma television sets, standing fans, music sets, clothes and shoes were carted away by yet-to-be identified hoodlums numbering over 50 who attacked Umusiome village, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area at about 4.30 pm on Wednesday.
2017 NPA Lagos Int’l Polo tournament: Kano Hago, La Mansuri, Lagos Utd win in Low Cup
Kano Hago edged Lagos Balmoral International 6 1/2 – 6 in the Low Cup as the final week of the 2017 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament sponsored by GTBank commenced on Tuesday.
Murray-Bruce urges PDP members to unite
As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, takes a new twist with the recent Appeal Court judgment recognising former Borno State governor as its national chairman, Senator Ben Murray Bruce has asked members to bury personal interest and work for the overall interest of the party.
Nigeria needs $1bn annually to reverse medical tourism — MINISTER
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said yesterday that the country would require $1 billion annually to reverse medical tourism.
United Capital posts N6.37bn profits
United Capital Plc, an investment banking group in Africa, has announced N6.37 billion as profit before tax for financial year ended December 31, 2016, showing 95 per cent increase over N3.27 billion posted in the previous year in 2015.
Winners Golden Bet splashes N3m on agents, clients
Fast growing sport betting company, Winners Golden Bet (WGB) has rewarded its business agents and clients with cash prizes worth over N3million and gifts.
Range Rover family welcomes Velar March 1
The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the fourth member of the Range Rover family, to be unveiled on 1 March 2017.
