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Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has called for the inclusion of the proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal rail project in the 2016 budget because “what matters and should matter most is the importance of this project to the growth of Nigeria’s economy.” The pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, in a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, said “such project will be crucial for crude oil and gas distribution that is currently being frustrated by vandals and also open up economic routes that will be very important for the West African sub-region.” The group expressed worry as to…
Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today inspected the new Imota site, proposed for the relocation of the popular Mile 12 Market, where he assured that work will commence next week. The governor who was accompanied on the inspection visit by top officials of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development and members of the State Executive Council said the relocation of the market became necessary following the recent clash in the area, just as he directed the Ministry to move to site and commence work on the market immediately. He however expressed optimism…
Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria holds its 10th Triennial Delegates Conference in the nation’s capital, Abuja, on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of June, 2016 with a theme; “ Labour and National Re-orientation: The Change we want.” In a statement, President and Secretary of the union, Comrades Bobboi Kaigama and Simeso Amachree said the conference will hold an extensive discussion on the state of the nation and the worsening plight of the masses occasioned by lack of electricity, massive loss of jobs, abject poverty, fuel scarcity, over-dependence on crude oil, abuse expatriate quota, etc.…
Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad(RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two traffic robbers for stealing N23,500.00 from the pocket of a bus passenger. The suspects, Oyahkilome Okwonkwo, 22, and Oche Joseph, 25, were arrested at Agbado U – Turn after they had successfully pulled out N23,500.00 from the pocket of their suspect. The leader of the group, Oche Joseph, a secondary school drop – out stated that Iyana-Ipaja/Agbado – Ijaiye route is his most profitable routes for pickpocketing, adding that, whenever he is financially down, he is sure of making…
Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Lagos today ordered Fidelity Bank of Nigeria Plc to pay its former employee, Mr. Presley Alegbe the total sum of N8,308,000.00 as damages for wrongful dismissal and others. Presley had filed a suit against Fidelity Bank Plc , seeking an order of the court declaring his dismissal as a Deputy Manager in the Eleguishi branch of the bank in Lekki axis as wrongful, and compensation in form of damages. Relying on relevant sections of the law, the Law of Evidence, Master /Servant Law…
Nigeria, April 12, 2016 – Not less than 78 people have died from fire incidents, collapsed building and other accidents in the last three months in Lagos and Ogun State, the National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) has said. Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Southwest, Alh. Suleiman Yakubu who made the revelation in Lagos said the deaths occurred from fire incidents, boat mishaps, building collapses, deep well related accidents and intentional suicide. He said that the losses in fire incidence are very staggering, noting that in Ogun state, losses in January alone was N33,000,000 while the Fire service saved properties worth N229,000,000 in…
Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar recently paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Minister of Science and Technology – Mr. Ogbonnaya Onu. Governor Abubakar who hailed the one time governor as a great and selfless Nigerian, applauded him for choosing to serve especially in this time the country needs him most. He also stated that to improve the lot of the people, there is a need to leverage on science and technology, hence the move by his administration to collaborate with the ministry. He stressed that science and technology is key to achieve rapid and meaningful progress. On the issue of…
Lagos, Nigeria – April 11, 2016 – Microsoft Nigeria has announced qualifying teams for this year’s national finals of the Microsoft’s Imagine Cup 2016. Twelve teams will be competing for honors. The winning team that emerges from the national finals will go ahead to compete with other students in the Middle East and Africa finals for a place at the World Finals of the world’s premier competition for student technologists, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs to create innovative projects and ultimately bring those ideas to market. Teams from tertiary institutions across the country will put forward their ideas for a place…
Nigeria, April 11, 2016 – The Lagos State House of Assembly today called on the Federal Government to provide pedestrian bridges along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, noting that lives were lost due to high volume of human traffic crossing the expressway. The House also called on the State Government to provide palliatives in form of road signs and zebra crossing on strategic areas on the road and ensure compliance by motorists. Moving a motion Under Matters of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, Jude Idimogu representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II, lamented that several road users have lost their lives, while crossing from one side…
Nigeria, April 11, 2016 – Officials for Tuesday’s 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal have arrived in Nigeria’s federal capital, Abuja. The Confederation of African Football appointed Zalikatou Traore Diallo from Guinea as the match commissioner, with Veronique Ike Ngomba from Congo as referee. Another Congolese, Julie Kyabuta Kanyembo will be the first assistant while Sacle Marthe Sakobo is the second assistant referee. CAF has replaced Gabonese official Patricia Obiang Obone, who was slated to be the reserve referee, but could not make it. CAF has replaced her with Nigerian official Foluso Ajayi. NFF…
