Reunion, Seychelles Begins Talks On Inter-Island Cooperation, Tourism


The Conseilliere Regionale of Reunion Island Faouzia Vitry and the Cultural Director of the island Sophie Jasmin met this morning with Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange to discuss inter –Island cooperation. The two Islands; Reunion and Seychelles delegations discussed the firming-up of a working programme, which they hope would be formalised in […]

Oba Of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Is Dead


The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. The Palace of the Oba of Benin has announced the death of the monarch yesterday. The Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, who made the announcement in Benin City, said that the Oba passed on at Ugha-Ozolua, situated inside the palace. Oba of Benin […]

NDLEA Smokes Out 73 Cannabis Cultivators, Dealers In Edo State


The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has apprehended 73 suspected cannabis cultivators and dealers with 10,094.75kgs of cannabis. The anti-narcotic agency disclosed that those arrested include 60 males and 13 females and that the arrest and seizures took place between January and March 2016. The agency added that a cannabis laden […]

Again, Customs Officer Beats FAAN Official To Coma At Lagos Airport


…Rushed To Air Force Hospital An official of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) attached to the Murtala Muhammed Airport(MMA), Lagos, yesterday pummeled a staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) to coma at the Monument Gate of MMA), Lagos, which led to the agency staff being rushed to the Air Force(NAF) hospital. The development is […]

FAAN CEO Harps On Regular Sporting Activities


…As Agency’s Inter-Dept Football Competition Begins Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Engr. Saleh Dunoma has charged workers in the agency to engage in regular sporting activities in order to remain healthy always.. Dunoma stated this while declaring open the organisation’s Inter-Departmental Unity Football Competition at the FAAN School at the Murtala […]

Stanbic IBTC Leads Efforts Against Malaria


…Distributes Mosquito Nets In Schools Stanbic IBTC, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has distributed treated mosquito nets to school children in the Makoko, Yaba area of Lagos State. The distribution represents Stanbic IBTC’s efforts at helping to stem the malaria scorch and in the process contribute to the health and wellbeing of children […]

Abacha Loot: Give Us More Time To Decide –World Bank


The World Bank Access to Information Committee has asked for more time to reach a decision on the appeal lodged with it by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) regarding the spending of recovered stolen funds by the late General Sani Abacha. The World Bank asked for more time in a letter addressed to SERAP […]

Buhari Vows To End Herdsmen’s Incessant Attacks


Following the outcry generated by the killing of about 50 people in Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Monday by suspected Fulani herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his administration will ensure the safety of lives and property of all Nigerians. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, […]