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Month: November 2016

Ambode , Nike Akande, Olu Jacobs, Others Eulogize Late Industrialist

From Winifred Bosa , Lagos. Lagos State Governor,  Akinwunmi Ambode has described the late literary icon and foremost industrialist, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi as one of the founding fathers of modern day Lagos. Speakng during  a reception organized by the State Government in honour of Gbadamosi, Ambode said that the late economist and industrialist was a […]

five million people in north-east Nigeria face acute food insecurity.

Winifred Bosa United Nations agriculture agency has appealed for $25 million through May 2017 to support irrigated vegetable production and micro-gardening in the dry season, as well as rebuild livestock systems in Nigeria. This was as a result of the ongoing unrest and rising inflation in the country which  have left more than five million […]

How Assistant police commissioner tortured me over plot of land in Lagos – Pastor

Pastor Johnson Dominic of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, New Jerusalem Parish, Onosa Avenue, in Lagos State has accused an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, Dr. Emmanuel Eze of allegedly torturing him. Dominic, who has since been hospitalized, has alleged he was brutalized around 5pm on Tuesday by the ACP and his aides, who […]

TCN Takes Delivery Of Power Equipment Detained Over Unsettled Port Charges

Fidelia Okafor The power equipment detained by terminal operators and Shipping Companies over unsettled port charges has been taken delivery of by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. Over 700 containers with key power components are affected and have been detained in the last 8 years. A six man committee set up in March this […]

Thunder storm causes partial damage to facilities at Enugu Airport

Fidelia Okafor A devastating thunder storm occurred at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu yesterday destroying some parts of the airport’s terminal building, pilots’ lounge and the general aviation terminal. The spokesperson for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the thunderstorm also caused damage to electric power lines to the […]

APC just gathering of people, not yet a political party – Faleke

Former running mate to the deceased All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, James Faleke, has frowned at the party’s handling of the crisis in the state, stressing that the party is at the verge of collapse. Speaking in Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Faleke who is […]

Federal Road Safety Commission to receive N464m worth of new vehicles

Amaka Obiefuna. The Federal Executive Council, FEC at Wednesday’s meeting, approved the purchase of vehicles worth N464 million for the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. Briefing State House Correspondents, soon after the meeting of the Council, Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Chris Ngige said the move was to boost the activities of the Corps […]

Overland Airways Begins Scheduled Asaba-Abuja Flights

Fidelia Okafor Overland Airways has commenced flight services from Abuja to Asaba, Delta State. The flight services is operated with Overland Airways globally renowned ATR turboprop aircraft with superior technological design for unmatched performance on short-distance flights in terms of economic reliability, safety and comfort. Overland Airways is Nigeria’s longest-serving most consistent scheduled commercial airline […]

FG to Name Offenders of Quality Control Law on Agric Export Products.

Fidelia Okafor The federal government is now  strict on enforcing  standards and quality control on agricultural products meant for export. This according to government will help reduce or eliminate rejection of such products from Nigeria. It says henceforth those who avoid their produce being subjected to scrutinisation would be exposed. Minister of Agriculture and Rural […]

Lawmakers move to avert food crisis

Fidelia Okafor. The House of Representatives has urged government through the ministry of agriculture to partner with relevant agencies toward developing an action plan to avert food shortage in Nigeria. The House expressed concern over the massive exportation of Nigerian grains to other African countries. In a motion unanimously adopted on the need to probe […]

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