Peugeot models poise for 2017
Peugeot vehicles are known world-wide for their resilience, comfort, durability and safety. For these reasons Peugeot has continued to improve the quality of its products and the Nigerian planthas not been left out. The Kaduna based factory has passed through thick and thin and after witnessing different phases, is currently poised for the market with different models in spite of the harsh economic terrain.
N5bn debt: Pay up or lose operating licence, NBC warns broadcast stations
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has issued a three-week ultimatum to all broadcasting stations in the country to pay all their outstanding licence fees or face sanctions.
Rights activist wants Delta excluded from APC mini-congress
—A rights activist and member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Mr Robinson Ariy, has asked a Delta State High Court sitting in Warri to exclude the state chapter of the party from arrangements towards the conduct of state congresses, pending the determination of a suit now adjourned till March 16.
Obaseki begins defence at Edo Election Petition Tribunal
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, opened his defence before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, as the witnesses, who testified in favour of the governor, insisted that the election in which he emerged victorious was free, fair and credible.
Grazing reserve’ll trigger national crisis —Cleric
A cleric in Rivers State, Pastor Simeon Afolabi, has kicked against the call for grazing reserve to be allocated to Fulani herdsmen round the country, saying it will trigger off national crisis.
Seaport truckers demand dissolution of JCOST
There is tension in the fold of the Joint Count of Seaport Truckers, JCOST, as members of the body have called for the dissolution of the body and its executives over allegations of non-performance.
Foreign airlines refusal to go to Kaduna revenue loss to us —SAHCOL MD
MANAGING Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL, Mr. Rizwan Kadri has said the refusal of foreign airlines to use Kaduna Airport as alternate airport to Abuja during the proposed closure of Abuja airport for six weeks will make SAHCOL lose much revenue.
Ex-LG bosses lament non-recognition by Emmanuel
FORUM of Former Appointed Chairmen of Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, has lamented the non- recognition and inclusion of its menbers by the Governor Udom Emmanuel-led administration
NAHCON hammers 45 hajj operators, approves 131 others
FOLLOWING the determination of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON ), to rid the industry of quacks and faceless operators, the commission has has released the list of successful Hajj licensed operators for 2017. Out of the 176 companies that had applied for licence to carry out hajj operations this year, only 131 were approved by the commission.
Senate Deffections: The decimation of PDP
The wave of defection hitting the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the Senate in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress is a thing of worry in many political quarters now. With the heightening trend ahead of the 2019 election, many are beginning to imagine how the political space may look like. The rate at which the National Assembly members elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has become a thing of concern to political watchers in the country.
NiMet to make improved staff welfare a priority
THE new Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi, has revealed that improved staff welfare will be his priority as that is the only way the agency can attain world standard.
