Abia speaker encourages rural constituents to go into farming
IN response to the Federal Government’s campaign for Nigerians to embrace farming, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Mr. Chikwendu Kalu has procured and distributed over 1000 bags of fertiliser to some of his constituents to encourage them to go into farming, saying that that is one of the ways to improve the nation’s economy.
Imo assembly begins impeachment of deputy gov
OWERRI—THE long awaited impeachment of Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere was kicked off yesterday in the State House of Assembly.
Ugwuanyi transforming Enugu with meagre resources —UNTH Board Chair
CHAIRMAN of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH Board, Enugu, Alhaji Suleman Umar, has eulogised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the visible transformation his administration has brought to the state despite the meagre resources at his disposal.
NIMASA, CBN in talks on intervention fund for development of maritime infrastructure
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and safety Agency, NIMASA, is currently in talks with officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to create an intervention fund for the development of infrastructure in the maritime sector.
FAAC: NNPC deducts N139bn for subsidy in 3 months
ABUJA—Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, deducted N139.333 billion as subsidy for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, from its domestic crude oil and gas sales proceeds between January and March 2018, cutting down on its remittances to the Federation Account.
Court orders release of UK’s Aiteo boss property
In a landmark ruling, a Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the immediate release of two property located in the United Kingdom, belonging to billionaire businessman and CEO of the Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, that had been the subject of an Interim Forfeiture Order obtained by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, without notice to him.
Emenalo woos Awoniyi for Monaco contract
Former Super Eagles defender, Michael Emenalo is reportedly in the forefront of efforts to take ex-youth international, Taiwo Awoniyi to AS Monaco of France from Liverpool of England.
She believes I could have handled my finances better
I was almost 16 when I met my boyfriend. He was 23 and a fresh graduate. My parents absolutely refused I should have anything to do with him because of the age gap and told me to end it. To keep them happy, I told them it was over but I carried on seeing my boyfriend in secret.
Buhari won’t earn respect of Nigerians until he tackles insecurity —CAN
ILORIN— Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, has said the current administration will earn the respect of Nigerians only if it performed its duties by taking full control of the protracted security challenges in the country.
Opposition blackmailing me with herdsmen-farmers clashes — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, that the opposition was blackmailing him with herdsmen and farmers clashes and asked Ekiti people to be wary of the blackmail against his person.
GOtv Boxing Night returns to Ibadan
Reigning African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph of Nigeria, will defend his title on 29 July at GOtv Boxing Night 15 scheduled to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo (formerly Liberty) Stadium, Ibadan. The event is making a return to the Oyo State capital, where it held in March 2017.Joe Boy will face crack Ghanaian opponent, Nathaniel Nukpe in a 12-round contest, which is the biggest of the seven bouts on the night. Another big fight scheduled is the international light middleweight challenge contest between Nigeria’s Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku and Franc Houanvoegbe of the Republic of Benin. Also billed to fight is the African Boxing Union welterweight champion and crowd favourite, Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, who will square up against Kazeem “Iberu” Ariyo in a national challenge duel.
AEMPIN global empowerment awards honor outstanding talents
THE International Programme Director of the Americas Empowerment Institute, AEMPIN, Dr. Nadine Jenkins has said that the institute’s global empowerment awards honours outstanding individuals, government officials, agencies, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives who have positively impacted the economic growth of their countries.
Maritime Piracy : Is there conspiracy against Nigeria?
There are indications that the upcoming security report on Nigeria’s marine space may worsen with operators accusing international interest groups of mischief over the report.
Nigeria’s power grid collapsed 3 times in Q2 —Report
ABUJA—The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has reported three system collapses in the second quarter of this year from Nigeria’s electricity generation companies.
My parents’ marriage puts me off committing to my boyfriend
I’ve been with my boyfriend for four years and he recently asked me to marry him. I asked for some time to think because, while I love him, I’m not sure I could stand the stress of a wedding. My parents are divorced and haven’t spoken in years.
Jos High Court adjourns NFF case till September 25
The suspense that has been experienced in the leadership tussle rocking Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is bound to continue, as the Jos High Court adjourned till September 25 hearing in the case between the warring groups for control of the body’s executive committee and presidency
