FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk
Another 429 communities in seven states were classified as high risk, while 656 communities across 13 states were placed on moderate-risk watch.
Alleged N11.8m fraud: EFCC arrests Adesanya, 4 others
By Emmanuel Ovuakporie ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Managing Director of National Film Corporation (NFC), Mr Afolabi Adesanya and four directors over an alleged N11.8million fraud bordering on money collected for re-location from Jos to Abuja that was not used but instead it was shared by the directors.
Fuel tanker rams into FAAN training school
Providence prevented what would have been a major fire disaster at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, yesterday when a petrol tanker laden with fuel lost control and rammed into the perimeter wall of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Training School.
70% Nigerian women poor— Minister
By Liade Akinboade ABUJA—Minister of Women Affair and Social Development, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman has revealed that 70% of people living below poverty line in Nigeria are women.
UBA restates commitment to growth of SMEs
The Management of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has restated its commitment to the growth and development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, with a view to stimulating and deepening the economy of the continent.
Ebonyi teaching hospital workers suspend strike
*Doctors remain adamant By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI—Different labour unions, except the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) of Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital (EBSUTH), who embarked on an indefinite strike since April 7, yesterday, suspended the strike on the grounds that the state government has agreed to pay an Enhanced HATISS Plus package instead of the […]
