How Lagos emergency responders saved my 7-month-old daughter — Father
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos resident, Muhammad Armayau, has commended the state’s emergency responders for their swift intervention that saved his seven-month-old daughter who fell critically ill during a heavy downpour. Armayau, a resident of Badagry area of the state, told journalists on Monday that his daughter developed a high fever in the middle of […]
Bayelsa revenue drops,to float bond
The Bayelsa State Government, weekend, said its revenue earnings from the Federation Account has declined by over 50 per cent in the last one year from N10 billion to N4bn, a development attributed to the consequence of militants’ activities in the Niger Delta region.
AD raises fears over 2011 polls
Alhaji Musa Umar, a chieftain of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), has expressed fears over fairness and level playing field in the 2011 polls.
Keke NAPEP: FG to sue contractor
…demands N700m refund By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Federal Government said weekend that it has concluded arrangements to take punitive measures against its contractor, Autobahn Techniques for its failure to supply the entire 5,000 motorized tricycles also known as Keke NAPEP. According to the government, the contract had been terminated while NAPEP requested a refund […]
Carpenter, apprentice die in septic tank
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin – Tragedy struck weekend in Ilorin when a 37 years old Carpenter, Kamaldeen Salawu and his 19 years old apprentice, Jamiu Rahman suffocated to death in a soak-away. The incident which occurred at Ile Jamada Compound in Adabata area of lwara state capital elicited weeping and wailing in the area when […]
Economy gloomy as revenue slides by 14%
Nigeria’s economic indices are bad, going by the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) report for the second quarter ending today.
