Edo first lady presents gift items to first babies of 2018
THE first lady of Edo state, Betsy Obaseki has presented gift items to first babies of the year born in different hospitals, as part of the activities to celebrate the new year.
We may increase railway transportation fare, it’s too cheap – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says Federal Government may increase the transport fares of the rail services on the Abuja-Kaduna route following the inauguration of 10 new luxurious coaches.
Let’s build Kogi together, Bello’s aide charges Kogites
The Director General, Media and Publicity to Kogi Governor, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo has urged Kogites of all walks to pull behind the administration of his boss, Yahaya Bello in order to build a better and more prosperous Confluence State.
Oyo-Ita tasks federal civil servants on higher productivity in 2018
Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, on Tuesday urged civil servants to consolidate the achievements recorded in 2017 by redoubling their efforts toward performing duties.
Unilag set to re-brand, re-position to improve standards – VC
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (Unilag), says his projection for the institution in 2018 is to reposition and rebrand it.
APC-led FG not prepared for governance- Ebonyi Reps member
THE House of Representative member representing Ezza South/Ikwo federal constituency in Ebonyi State, Hon. Lazarus Ogbee Tuesday stressed that the All Progressive Congress, APC-led federal government was not prepared to take up the responsibility of governing Nigerians and uplifting their standard of living.
Police nab killer, blood drinking kidnappers
At least 16 suspected “vicious’’ kidnappers, including their gang leader, who kill and drink blood of victims, have been arrested in Niger state.
Activist scores Okowa low on environment, tasks FG on Ogoni clean up
THE Immediate Past Chairman of Kokodiagbene Community of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has said that Governor Ifeanyi has performed below par in environmental issues, insisting he must do more to get a second term.
Corrupt practices: Nine policemen dismissed in Lagos
Nine policemen have been dismissed from the Police Force over offences ranging from corruption and discreditable conducts, between September and December 2017, in Lagos.
Group seek Ugwuanyi’s support over looming tragedy in Enugu school
MEMBERS of the Community High School Umabor Alumni Association have begged Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State to save the students from looming danger.
Ondo State govt to prioritise provision of social infrastructure
GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state Tuesday said the culture of payment of salaries and allowances of workers in the state to the exclusion of provision of social service to the people would not be allowed to continue by his administration.
Delta to establish special school, Directorate for PWDs
DELTA State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said the State government would create a Directorate for Persons with Disabilities, PWDs before the end of this January.
Civil servants, commercial activities resume in Benue
Civil servants have resumed while commercial activities also bounced back in Makurdi after the Christmas and New Year break, newsmen report.
End erratic power supply in 2018 – Media group tasks FG
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, a Non Governmental Organisation, has appealed to the Federal Government to work towards ending erratic electricity supply in the country in 2018.
Wole Ojo, Kehinde Bankole, Gbenro Ajibade, star in romantic comedy “Bachelor’s Eve”
Bachelor’s Eve, a romantic comedy with a blend of twist, suspense and visual opulence has been tipped by movie pundits to be one of the flicks to set the Box office aglow in 2018.
A Nation of we – Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu
Nigeria’s tough times have created a “nation of me”, and what we need is a “nation of we”—and that means that moving Nigeria forward begins with us
