FBN chairman challenges entrepreneurs on competitiveness
CHAIRMAN, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibikun Awosika has challenged entrepreneurs to invest in businesses that can be competitive both nationally and globally.
Awka indigenes in US, Canada offer free healthcare services in Anambra
AWKA indigenes resident in the United States of America, USA and Canada have begun a five-day free health care programme for all villages in the town as part of their think home project for their people.
Anambra residents protest against EEDC
RESIDENTS of Odume Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, yesterday protested against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, over what they called refusal to respect and obey the agreement they reached with them at National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Forum.
Enugu police arrest 2 for stealing 3yr-old boy
THE police in Enugu State have arrested a 22-year-old lady and a commercial motorcyclist (Okada) over alleged child stealing, contrary to Section 371 of the Criminal Code. The offence is punishable with 14 years’ imprisonment, if convicted.
Diezani gate: Chime still under investigation — EFCC
ECONOMIC and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, South East Zonal Head of Operation, Mr Johnson Babalola, has disclosed that former Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime’s case is still under investigation.
Imo Assembly moves against pools operators
THE Imo State House of Assembly, yesterday, moved against pools betting operators in the state, on alleged fraud and exploitation of the people of the state.
Troops rescue victims from kidnappers’ den in Bayelsa
AUTHORITIES of the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta, codenamed Operation Delta Safe, yesterday, confirmed that its operatives, weekend, raided identified camps of pirates and kidnappers in the creeks of Bayelsa State and rescued two victims.
Assemblies of God marks Supreme Court victory
THREE months after a legal victory, the Assemblies of God Nigeria has scheduled a special thanksgiving service for Thursday, May 18, to commemorate last February 24 Supreme Court ruling after a protracted legal battle between the church and her former leader, Prof. Paul Emeka.
Anambra pensioners owed N490m – NUP
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in Anambra State, yesterday, reiterated its demand for over N490 million arrears for 11 months owed some primary school retirees of 2002 and 2003.
Bayelsa PDP chieftain assassinated
A former Acting Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State, Mr. Pamo Hobobo, was in the early hours of yesterday, reportedly stabbed to death by suspected assassins.
Gunmen kill policeman at Nkpor junction, cart away his AK-47 rifle
Barely three weeks after some gunmen suspected to be armed robbers killed an Inspector of Police and made away with his AK-47 rifle at Ugwunwasike area of Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government area of Anambra state, another gunmen, yesterday, shot dead another policeman and carted away his AK-47 rifle at Nkpor junction.
