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  Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba has advised the incoming lawmakers of the 8th National Assembly to carry out their assignments with all seriousness, in order to enable them meet the expectations of the people they are going to represent. Ndoma-Egba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), …

Following the over three weeks server down time at AP Moller Terminal (APMT) at Apapa Lagos with its attendant hardship imposed on the importers and their agents, the Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) has called for calm saying that problem of this nature was better solve through dialogue than …

Following reports alleging that some operators have been meeting to articulate the needs of the maritime sector in Nigeria for onwards transmission to the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the National Coordinator, Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders Importers and Exporters Coalition (SNIFFIEC), Sir Osita Patrick Chukwu, has advised the stakeholders to allow …

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it would henceforth enforce the rule that motorists should carry children who are under 12 years only at the back seats of their vehicles. Sector Commander of the commission in Enugu state, Mr David Mendie, stated this at the thanksgiving service to mark …

Founder, Afribaby Initiative, Dr Oscar Odiboh, , Sunday, urged mothers to breastfeed their infants between eight and 12 times per day, to fortify them against childhood diseases. Odiboh said in Lagos that an infant should be breastfed every two to three hours to prevent jaundice, measles and other diseases. “A …

FRSC warns motorists against carrying children in front seats   Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it would henceforth enforce the rule that motorists should carry children who are under 12 years only at the back seats of their vehicles. Sector Commander of the commission in Enugu state, Mr …

President Goodluck Jonathan has said Sunday that some of his friends deserted him shortly after he conceded defeat to his rival General Muhammadu Buhari in the March election. Jonathan publicly conceded defeat to Buhari on March 31, a decision which was commended by local and foreign commentators and doused tension …

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has thrown his weight behind the mounting calls for the resignation of members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when he urged them to emulate their British counterparts who threw in the towel having led their parties to …

  Peoples Democratic Party Post Election Review Committee has stated that the party would reposition itself to return to power in 2019. Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the committee, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, made this known, Saturday, in an interview with newsmen after the committee met with President Goodluck Jonathan …

Resident doctors at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) have embarked on a five-day warning strike. President of the hospital’s resident doctors association, Dr Owen Omorogbe, said, Saturday, in Benin that the strike which began, Thursday, followed disagreement with the hospital’s management over welfare issues. Owen said that the …

Special Assistant to the President on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Amb. Fidelia Njeze, has formally inaugurated a 25-member planning committee for the 2015 NEPAD Trade Fair. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, NEPAD Nigeria, Mrs Janet McDickson, Saturday in Abuja, the committee is headed …

Contrary to speculations over whether or not the Nigerian Maritime Expo (NIMAREX) 2015 will hold, the Secretary of the NIMAREX 2015 Planning Committee, Barr. Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has reaffirmed that there was no going back on the NIMAREX 2015 event. It will be recalled that the NIMAREX 2015 which was …

Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that Governor Amaechi’s admission of readiness to hand over on May 29 should be backed up by his inauguration of a Transition Committee to interface with the Transition Committee inaugurated by the Governor-elect, Barr. Nyesom Wike. Speaking through a …

  Verification of 48,977 workforce of the Ekiti State public service will commence, Tuesday, this week just as payment of April salaries will begin on Wednesday. Special Assistant to the State governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka who made this known in a release issued, Sunday, added …

  AKHERE Godwin, Benin Workers in Edo state are poised for a showdown with the state government over commencement of deductions from their monthly salaries for the contributory pensions account this month. They have therefore issue a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to withdraw from the planned action or …

  Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over what it describes as ‘ the alarming rate of connivance and speed’ with which the outgoing All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of Gov Chibuike Amaechi is mortgaging the state. In a statement issued, weekend, State chairman …

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, congratulating him on his victory in the just concluded elections in his country. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, May 9, General Buhari said he looked forward to collaborating …

Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has branded Deputy Governor, Tele Ikuru, the modern Judas who is willing to sell his master for material gain. The party in a statement issued, Sunday, in Port Harcourt, the state capital, by the State Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, lambasted …

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, Friday, charged fresh cadets of the Commission to imbibe its core values, which include integrity, courage, professionalism, leadership and partnership. He stated this during the passing out ceremony of the EFCC Detective Superintendent Cadet Course 6 and Detective Intermediate …

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial Distric, Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman, has said that the entire people of Ebirland will leave no stone unturned to bring back to life the recently bombed popular community radio station, Tao FM, located in Kuroko, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement signed by …

AKHERE Godwin, Benin Federal House Representatives, weekend, has blamed the President Gooduck Jonathan-led executive for corruption in the country, maintaining that the 7th assembly had done its best in exposing corruption. Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen after a delegation of …

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri chapter has commenced an indefinite strike action over failure of the varsity authorities to meet their welfare demands. Explaining, chairman of the union, Dr. Chidi Nwadiaro, said the action by the lecturers followed inability of the management of the …

Platform for young female entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses across Africa, the She Leads Africa, has announced the launch of its second annual Entrepreneur Showcase for the most talented female entrepreneurs across Africa and the Diaspora. Participants in the competition will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes, …

National Examinations Committee (NEC) of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Thursday, said that it had cancelled results of candidates involved in examination malpractices at the 2014 examinations. The examination body which disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, by Mr Damianus Ojijeogu of the Public Affairs Department, explained that …

A gunman, who reported opened fire, Friday morning, outside the College of Administrative and Business Studies in Potiskum, Yobe State, has seriously wounded 12 students, a police officer and witnesses said. Potiskum, a city repeatedly targeted by Boko Haram, has been hit by violent attacks by the Islamic sect previously, …