Iraq protesters lock down oil field, call strike
Iraqi anti-government protesters blockaded an oil field and rallied in southern cities Sunday while political factions remained paralysed in their attempts to form a new government. Several hundred people demanding jobs shut off access to the Nasiriya field, 300 kilometres (190 miles) south of Baghdad, which produces 82,000 barrels of oil per day, executives said. […]
Ex-senate Chief backs NGF for revenue allocation formula review
By Ozioruva Aliu As workers go into the new year with impending battle with state governors over implementation of the new minimum wage for workers, former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Roland Sunday threw his weight behind the Nigerian Governors Forum’s (NGF) position that there was need for a review of the sharing formula […]
ICYMI: Don’t let Church failings distance you from God ― Pope Francis
Pope Francis led the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church’s failings lead them away from accepting God’s love. Francis celebrated a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for thousands of people as hundreds of others watched on large screens outside. As is customary […]
Buratai to troops: Don’t give terrorists breathing space
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed to Madagali in Adamawa State not to give terrorists any breathing space. Buratai, who addressed the troops during a visit, urged them to maintain the current tempo of the onslaught against the insurgents. He said the government would […]
Accelerex honours its vibrant agents
As part of its efforts to deepen financial inclusion and galvanize its relationship with agents and aggregators, Accelerex Network Limited has awarded some of its best-performing partners. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos recently, The Head of operations, Accelerex Network limited, Lanre Amoo, stated the importance of the agents and aggregators. “We grew because […]
FCTA Task team moves to resolve persistent Wuse Traffic gridlock
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory FCT ministerial task team on traffic free flow has directed the Abuja Markets Management Limited AMML to immediately address the ugly traffic situation in and around the Wuse market, a development that has impacted negatively on commuters within the axis. The directive was contained in letter dated […]
