Reports reaching us indicate that some suspected militants blew up gas pipeline belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC, in Bayelsa State. It was learnt that the facility was bombed at Ogbembiri in Southern Ijaw local government area of the state. It would be more than a dozen times that the oil and gas…
There was pandemonium on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the popular Ladipo Market in Lagos because of a fight that broke out between traders at the market and some suspected hoodlums. It was gathered that various dangerous weapons were freely used by both parties, who tried to outwit one another. According to reports, it took…
A committee has been established by the Federal Government and a faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC. The team, according to reports, will look into the new fuel pump price template of N135-N145 within the next two weeks. It was gathered that this decision was reached after a meeting between the government and the…
The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Enitan Ogunwusi; the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty Lamidi Adeyemi 111; the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona; and governors from the southwest geo-political zone are billed to participate in the Yoruba Stakeholders’ Summit organised by the Lagos State House…
**Sends Consumers To Etihad Stadium In fulfilment of its promise to send consumers to the Etihad Stadium to watch the training and games of Manchester City football club, PZ Cussons on Friday at the Justrite Supermarket, Abule Egba, Lagos, conducted the draws in which two consumers won two tickets for an all-expense trip to the…
Sterling Bank has continued to demonstrate its commitment to rewarding excellence, hardwork and dedication, and boosting productivity among staff as it announced the promotion of 566 staff. The Bank in a statement signed by its Managing Director and Chief Executive, Yemi Adeola and made available to our reporter explained that the promotion exercise which cut…
United Bank for Africa PLC, the leading pan Africa banking group, with operations in 19 African countries and presence in the London, Paris and New York, is pleased to announce the following executive management appointments, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria: Ayo Liadi; Oliver Alawuba; Ibrahim Puri; Uche Ike and Chuks…
The proposed industrial action by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, for Wednesday, May 18, 2016, has suffered a huge set back. This is because the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, has secured a court order restraining the labour union from embarking on the planned strike. The National Industrial Court granted an order to the…
New things are beginning to happen in the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite the crisis that bedevilled the party in recent times. What is presently playing out in the state chapter of the party, according to events watchers, would further increase their fortune in the state ahead of the 2019…
Concerned about the increasing proliferation and engagement of prohibited firearms that threatens security in parts of the country, and as part of initiatives aimed at ensuring adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed all Commissioners of Police in State Commands and the FCT to activate…