Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
FEC retains Yar’Adua’s 7-point agenda
EXPECTATION by most Nigerians that the Federal Executive Council, FEC, would prune the seven-point agenda of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua fell flat, yesterday, as the ministers came out to deny ever having the issue on its agenda.
3 policemen feared dead, as robbers attack Police in Edo
THREE mobile policemen were feared dead, while three of their vehicles were burnt down when they were attacked by dare devil armed robbers along the Benin-Lagos road at the early hours of today.
Reps war over sharing of N15bn capital vote
ABUJA—AS allegation over the intention of the House of Representatives to share both the recurrent and capital vote of the House to each member, in this year’s budget put most Representatives on edge, yesterday, the House went into a two-hour close door session and refused to make an official statement over the allegation.
16 fuel tankers burnt in Lagos fire
LAGOS – No fewer than 16 fuel trucks were burnt yesterday in a fire incident that occurred at the truck park along Orile-Ijora Road, Lagos.
Eagles on a shaky start, play goalless with Saudi-Arabia
The Super Eagles this evening commenced its World Cup preparation on a shaky note with a lack lustre performance during a friendly match with the Saudi-Arabian national team at the Alpen Stadion, Austria.
Finally Senate swears in Senator Igbeke
THE Senate today finally swears in Senator Alphonsus Igbeke to represent Anambra North Senatorial District after a protracted legal tussle with the former incumbent, Senator Joy Emodi.
Eagles’ friendly match: Nigerians eager to see Lagerback’s team
Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see the Lars Lagerback led Super Eagles, as the team will tonight file out against the Saudi Arabian national squad in its first pre-World Cup warm up match at the Alpen Stadion, Austria.
Siemens scam: EFCC grills Bello, PDP Ag. Chairman
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, grilled former Minister of Communications and the Acting Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, over an alleged 17.5 million Euro bribe scam by Siemens.
FG pardons Ribadu
The federal government today reversed itself concerning the demotion and dismissal of former EFCC Chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu when it restored the rank of the erstwhile Police officer to that of an Assistant Inspector General of Police.
Reps tinker with N15bn capital votes
THERE are indications that the House of Representatives may have perfected plans to collapse the N15 billion capital vote towards converting it to allowance for the third quarter of this year.
