Brutalisation of Edo community leader: Eyewitnesses, family allege invaders conspired with police
UKHIRI—CONTROVER-SY has erupted over the role police officers played, last Monday, when over 100 armed youths from a neighbouring community invaded and attacked HRH Godwin Aigbe, the Enogie (Duke) of Ukhiri community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, at his palace, with policemen allegedly refusing to confront the attackers.
First phase of Waltersmith’s 30,000bpd modular refinery 90% complete
Local refining of crude oil in Nigeria is expected to get a boost in a few months, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, Mr. Chikezie Nwosu, weekend, disclosed that the first phase of its 30,000 barrels per day modular refinery project is 90 per cent complete.
ELECTRICITY: EEDC, NUEE, SSAEAC sign procedural agreement
The management of Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC, EEDC, said it signed a Procedural Agreement with its two in-house Unions.
NGO cautions drivers against drug abuse, recklessness
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Eye Opener, on Monday carried out a sensitization campaign to major motor parks in Kaduna to enlighten commercial drivers on the need for safe driving to reduce the high rate of traffic accidents. Mrs. Magret Julius, President of the organization said most traffic accidents were avoidable, noting that it was important […]
YULETIDE: CLWCF fetes children living with cancer
DOZENS of children undergoing treatm!ent for various types of cancer had their share of the yuletide fun Sunday last week courtesy of the Children Living With Cancer Foundation, CLWCF, that organised a special Christmas party to put smiles on their faces.
AFCFTA will boost African reinsurance market –Report
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AFCFTA), will trigger a positive transformation of the reinsurance market in Nigeria and Africa at large.
CBN’s downward review of charges will enhance financial inclusion — expert
Mr. Godwin Eohoi, an economic expert says the downward review of bank charges by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will further enhance financial inclusion in the country. Eohoi said this in Abuja on Monday while reacting to the new guidelines released by CBN where it slashed most bank’s charges. NAN reports that on Sunday […]
Bateren Carnival & Festival begins today
The second edition of Bateren Christmas carnival has begun today. It will end on Wednesday
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance set to commence micro insurance
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance, (CHI) Plc said its micro insurance subsidiary, CHI Micro Insurance Limited, will soon commence operations.
France says it carries out first armed drone strike in Mali
France’s defense ministry announced Monday it had carried out its first armed drone strike, killing seven Islamic extremists in central Mali over the weekend. France joins a tiny group of countries that use armed drones, including the United States. The drone deployment came nearly one month after two French helicopters collided in Mali, killing 13 […]
Quilox Club owner, Hon. Shina Peller released on bail
The owner of Quilox Club and a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has been released on bail. The House of Reps member was released on bail after his case was transferred to the State’s Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, following the directives of the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu. Peller […]
