Postscript on Russia 2018: A quarrel in Dubai over Arts & Craft
We had a bitter quarrel in Dubai, my friend and I, over arts and craft. Flying Emirates from Abuja, we needed to disembark in Dubai and take a connecting flight to Moscow. The waiting in Dubai was about five hours. They say the long wait in Dubai is customary and deliberate. The idea is for the traveller to spend some of his money in Dubai.
Edo community petitions Oba of Benin over banned CDA
BENIN-CITY—LEADERS of Uselu N’Ahor in Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo state yesterday raised alarm over the continuous activities of members of banned Community Development Association (CDA) saying that they have continued to operate in defiance of the law abolishing them.
APC S-South leader lauds Oshiomhole, tasks Fayemi on welfare
THE South-South youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gabriel Idunseri has tasked the newly elected governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi to make employment and workers welfare his priorities when he assumes office as the next governor of the state.
Story of juicy offers, money or oil block not true, says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said that the speculations about juicy offers being made to him and his associates as part of the on-going discussions with the Presidency and leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is untrue.
First Bank hosts Chinese business forum to deepen intercontinental partnerships
FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited has organised the FirstBank-Chinese Business forum with aim of strengthening business partnerships between Nigeria and China.
Where, how to invest in equities in H1: 2018, by investment analysts (Concluding)
WE are now concluding the series on second half 2018, H2’18, prognosis for equity investment decisions with the outlook on election year. The scenario analysis by analysts at Afrinvest West Africa which we published in this column last week was anchored on “positive outlook dampened by general elections concern”.
NCC sets up broadband implementation c’ttee
NIGERIAN Communications Commission, NCC has set up a broadband implementation committee to hasten deployment of network infrastructure across the country.
Late Vanguard reporter, Enyim Enyim buried in his hometown
THE remains of former Vanguard reporter in Awka, Anambra State, Mr. Enyim Oko Enyim were weekend, laid to rest in his hometown of Ihie Agbor village Amasiri in Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State.
Diamond Bank rewards more winners in savings promo
DIAMOND Bank has rewarded 1,016 customers in the DiamondXtra Season 10 second quarterly draw that held at its Asa – Afariogun, Ajao Estate, Lagos branch.
Iwobi keen to sign new Gunners contract
Nigeria and Arsenal striker, Alex Iwobi is keen to sign a new contract keeping him at the Emirates Stadium till 2022. This is despite interest from Serie A side Lazio. Iwobi, the attacking midfielder, has two years’ left to run on his existing deal, and there have been suggestions he would be leaving the Emirates this summer following Unai Emery’s appointment as the club’s new manager.
FDA approves new single dose malaria drug
A new drug called Krintafel (tafenoquine) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to contribute greatly towards eliminating malaria, particularly in Asia and the Americas.
