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.
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.
