Pass gender violence bills, Betsy Obaseki urges Edo AssemblyBy Gabriel Enogholase
First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has appealed to Edo State House of Assembly to speedily pass two pending bills on gender violence elimination.
Photos: President Buhari, Archbishop of Canterbury in London
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Thursday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London. Buhari according to a statement signed by the Presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina stated the president is expected back tomorrow, Friday, and that he expressed appreciation to Nigerians who had prayed fervently for him. Read more here
Marine surveyors, boat operators tackle NIMASA on new water craft policy
THE Centre for Marine Surveyors in Nigeria and the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBWATON) has set up three committees to look into the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) new policy on water crafts.
Acting President condemns Yoruba, Hausa clash in Ife; orders probe
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris to promptly investigate and ensure the prosecution of the culprits in the recent communal clashes in Ile-Ife, where several lives were reportedly lost.
‘FG’s economic recovery plan shows “there will be no change”‘
Nigeria’s government this week launched a master plan to lift it out of recession, hoping to hit 7.0 percent growth by 2020, but economists believe the programme sets the bar too high. The detailed plan was published on Monday and outlines how the west African oil giant thinks it can turn around its worst economic […]
Thai graft watchdog to probe Rolls-Royce bribes in Nigeria, others
Thailand’s anti-graft watchdog on Thursday said it will investigate senior government officials and employees of the country’s flagship airline over bribes paid more than a decade ago by Rolls-Royce.
My ‘Ordeal’ inside Kirikiri Prison
THIS is not a joke, but a real-life story. I still wonder how my family members, friends and well-wishers would feel about my ‘ordeal’ inside the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Apapa, Lagos.
President Buhari coming back tomorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country tomorrow,Friday the Presidency said on Thursday.
Scientists create vaccine to protect Ebola-ravaged chimps
Scientists said Thursday they have developed a vaccine to shield endangered chimpanzees and gorillas against Ebola, which has wiped out tens of thousands of the wild apes in three decades.
No reason to move World Cup from Russia – FIFA
FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura on Thursday said there were no reasons to move the 2018 World Cup from Russia.
“Nothing impossible” for impressed Messi
Five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi paid tribute on Thursday to Barcelona’s sensational Champions League comeback from a 4-0 first leg thrashing to beat Paris Saint Germain 6-1.
