FG committed to reducing deaths on Nigerian roads — ADEWOLE
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has reiterated Federal Government’s committment toward reducing mortality and morbidity from road crashes in Nigeria. Adewole made this known when he received the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of United Nation on Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt, in Abuja.
Nipco raises stake in 11 Plc to 70%
NIPCO Plc has bought another 3.23 percent stake in II Plc, the fuel retailer formerly known as Mobil Oil Nigeria, for 4.84 billion naira ($16 million) to increase its holding to 70 percent.
EEDC contributes to labour market through its graduate trainee programme
AS part of its contribution towards job creation in the country, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has employed 35 graduates into the second phase of its Graduate Trainee Programme.
Speakership: Edo Central monarchs to meet APC, Oshiomhole
TRADITIONAL rulers from Edo Central senatorial district will this weekend hold a meeting with a view to persuading the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, to prevail on the members of the Edo State House of Assembly to return the speakership to Edo Central senatorial district.
PDP urges ICPC to probe ex-Edo gov’s gift of vehicles to ex-deputy speaker
EDO State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, to investigate the alleged giving of seven vehicles to former Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, by the former state governor.
FIFA wants to disorganise Cameroon football — Milla
Cameroon Football legend, Roger Milla has alleged that the recent take over of his country’s football federation by FIFA was a ploy by the world soccer ruling body to disorganise Cameroon football.
Release of water from Oyan dam begins
Lagos State Government has advised residents living along the plains of Ogun River to be on the alert and take necessary precautions as the management of the Oyan Dam has begun seasonal water releases from the dam.
Ekiyor applauds Okowa’s position on LG polls
A chairmanship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Patani LGA, Delta State, Mr. Lewis Ekiyor, has applauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on his position on the forth-coming council polls.
Rotary budgets N15m for infrastructure, humanitarian projects in Warri
THE Rotary Club of Warri in Delta State is to spend N15 million for the 2017/2018 Rotary year in continuation of the construction of physiotherapy centre at Central Hospital, Warri, and Rotary Centre project also in Warri, the donation of hearing aids to select schools as well as the implementation of peace and conflict prevention/resolution campaign among youth groups.
Delta @ 26: We’ve reasons to celebrate—Okowa, Oborevwori
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, said the people of the state have lots of reasons to celebrate.
Delta monarch, P-G clash over land revenue
CRISIS is brewing at Agbarho Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, over revenue derived from land sales between the monarch and President-General of the community, resulting to frequent clashes in the town.
