Northern Senators meet to discuss the state insecurity
The Northern senators on Tuesday started a three-day retreat on Tuesday to discuss the 2018 Federal Government’s budget proposal; insecurity in the region and the current clamour for the nation’s restructuring.
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
DSS attack Journalists at A’Ibom Govt House
DSS attack Journalists at A’Ibom Govt House
An operative of the Department of State Security (DSS) attached to the Akwa Ibom State Government House Uyo yesterday attacked five correspondents of national newspapers.
An operative of the Department of State Security (DSS) attached to the Akwa Ibom State Government House Uyo yesterday attacked five correspondents of national newspapers.
Four Nigerian Friends Celebrates After Graduating With A First Class From A University In Ghana
Four Nigerian Friends Celebrates After Graduating With A First Class From A University In Ghana (Photos)
Four brilliant and cute Nigerian ladies celebrate after bagging first class degrees.
Congratulations are in order for these Nigerian ladies and good friends; Kristine Ekanem, Mobolaji Olorisade, Louisa Michael and one other who bagged First Class degrees from a University in Ghana.
Soldiers, policemen clash in Ondo
Soldiers, policemen clash in Ondo
Some soldiers and police officers yesterday had a confrontation in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Some soldiers and police officers yesterday had a confrontation in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 13th December
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 13th December
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Amaechi says Jonathan wasted $65bn excess crude fund, PDP
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has said he left the Peoples Democratic Party in 2015 due to the gross mismanagement of the country’s resources by the former ruling party…
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Amaechi says Jonathan wasted $65bn excess crude fund, PDP
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has said he left the Peoples Democratic Party in 2015 due to the gross mismanagement of the country’s resources by the former ruling party…
You can’t remove me, Olubadan tells obas
You can’t remove me, Olubadan tells obas
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, yesterday said the purported threat of 21 Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal is an affront to indigenes.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, yesterday said the purported threat of 21 Ibadan kings to recommend him for removal is an affront to indigenes.
2019: PDP begins search for candidate
2019: PDP begins search for candidate
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chiefs are to raise a search panel for a credible presidential candidate, a source said yesterday.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chiefs are to raise a search panel for a credible presidential candidate, a source said yesterday.
Nigeria plans to boost oil output as price hits $65
Nigeria plans to boost oil output as price hits $65
Less than two weeks after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s decision to extend oil production cuts, Nigeria and Libya are planning to raise output next year. Oil price has hit $65, the highest in 30 months.
Less than two weeks after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s decision to extend oil production cuts, Nigeria and Libya are planning to raise output next year. Oil price has hit $65, the highest in 30 months.
2 robbery suspects killed in Nsukka
2 robbery suspects killed in Nsukka
Police in Enugu have had a shootout with a gang of robbers and cultists within Nsukka town and gunned down two notorious suspects.
Police in Enugu have had a shootout with a gang of robbers and cultists within Nsukka town and gunned down two notorious suspects.
PDP Convention: Dickson reaches out to Adeniran, Gana, Mantu, others
PDP Convention: Dickson reaches out to Adeniran, Gana, Mantu, others
The National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party led by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Tuesday visited some aggrieved members as part of efforts to forge a post-convention reconciliation within the party.
The National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party led by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Tuesday visited some aggrieved members as part of efforts to forge a post-convention reconciliation within the party.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be completed December 2018 – Amaechi
Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be completed December 2018 – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line would be completed in December 2018 and set for commissioning in Jan 2019.
Amaechi said this during the end of the year news briefing and inspection of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line in Papalanto, Ogun.
The minister said he was impressed with the level of ongoing construction work, stating that the contractors were facing some challenges slowing the pace of work.
Amaechi, further said that the Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos would be demolished during the process, adding that the ministry had gotten the right of way.
“There is no way you can do construction without challenges in different forms and kinds and you have to address them.
“The challenges are not even here in Ogun, they are worse in Lagos. We are dealing with water, drainage, gas, power and the military.
“The only thing we are dealing with here is just gas and a few power transmission lines and we can manage it.
“I was on a tour with the Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, and we have agreed that the two bridges will come down, our target is 2018 December.”
The minister said that two locomotives and 10 coaches had arrived the country which the President will commission this December. (NAN)
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line would be completed in December 2018 and set for commissioning in Jan 2019.
Amaechi said this during the end of the year news briefing and inspection of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line in Papalanto, Ogun.
The minister said he was impressed with the level of ongoing construction work, stating that the contractors were facing some challenges slowing the pace of work.
Amaechi, further said that the Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos would be demolished during the process, adding that the ministry had gotten the right of way.
“There is no way you can do construction without challenges in different forms and kinds and you have to address them.
“The challenges are not even here in Ogun, they are worse in Lagos. We are dealing with water, drainage, gas, power and the military.
“The only thing we are dealing with here is just gas and a few power transmission lines and we can manage it.
“I was on a tour with the Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, and we have agreed that the two bridges will come down, our target is 2018 December.”
The minister said that two locomotives and 10 coaches had arrived the country which the President will commission this December. (NAN)
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, fined for fielding ineligible player against Algeria
Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, fined for fielding ineligible player against Algeria
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The Super Eagles were dealt with point and cash deductions, but they were lucky to retain their ticket to the biggest soccer finals.
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