Lack of professionalism, cause of building collapse in Nigeria — ASSE
The American Society of Safety Engineers, ASSE, Nigeria Chapter, and Brickwall global investment limited, have identified lack of professionalism as major cause of incessant building collapse in Nigeria, stressing the need for safety consciousness in projects implementations.
Dogara advocates permanent solution to N-Delta crisis
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has advocated a permanent solution to the crisis in the Niger Delta region.
How Hilary Clinton lost the election
DONALD Trump ran a brilliant campaign in the last US elections. Apart from the issues around Hillary’s private email, he attacked the Clinton Foundation, accusing it of selling access to Mrs. Clinton, US Secretary of State for money. He hinted that Mrs. Clinton lacked stamina for the job of President.
I’m impressed with Ugwuanyi’s achievements — Balarabe Musa
National chairman of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, has applauded the developmental strides of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, especially in the area of massive road construction and other critical infrastructure, saying he is impressed with his achievements.
Kukah laments Christians’ passive attitude to politics
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Father Matthew Kukah, has asked Christians to participate in politics and stop being afraid of public space and politics, just as he urged them not to see politics in its narrowest sense of political parties and candidates seeking election because they will always face political choices.
Army 38 and this unjust land
AS I landed in Abuja on February 9, from Lagos, a senior journalist on board with me wore a pensive mood as he said the following words to me: “I am pan-Nigerian but certain things shake your faith like the advertisement in today’s edition of the Daily Trust”. It was an Obituary on page 46 of the paper by 70 members of ASP COURSE 14 for the late Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Francis Mobolaji Odesanya.
First female British Deputy High Commissioner arrives Lagos
The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos has announced the arrival of a new Deputy High Commissioner, Laure Beaufils. Beaufils is the first female Deputy High Commissioner.
Sheriff is PDP leader — Jonathan
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, yesterday, continued his appeal for acceptance as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with a high level interaction with former President Goodluck Jonathan, who affirmed him a leader of the party.
FG’ll assist Onitsha fuel tanker fire victims—Ngige
Perturbed by the damage caused by last Wednesday’s fire incident that gutted about 20 buildings, many vehicles, tricycles and goods worth billions of naira, the Federal Government has reiterated its determination to send an assessment team that would compile the actual cost of damages, for possible assistance to the victims.
Enugu govt seals 36 bank branches over N1bn tax
The Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue, yesterday, sealed eight banks with a combined number of 36 network branches in the state, for failing to remit over N1billion withholding tax. The state government said the banks had owed the state since 2007.
NCX boss calls for investment in commodity markets
Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) has called for investment in commodity markets as it is being done in many parts of the world.
