APC’s ‘Operation Show Your PVC’ final nail on PDP’s coffin in Rivers State – Chieftain
General News
November 15, 2018
APC’s ‘Operation Show Your PVC’ final nail on PDP’s coffin in Rivers State – Chieftain
The success of the recently held ‘Operation Show Your PVC’ in Rivers state has been hailed as the final solution…
Fayemi begs Senate to facilitate refund of N21bn spent by Ekiti on Federal roads
General News
November 15, 2018
Fayemi begs Senate to facilitate refund of N21bn spent by Ekiti on Federal roads
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has sought the intervention of the Senate in the refund of N21 billion spent…
Call UI International School to order, Muslim Community tells FG, NASS, UI, says Hijab ban anti-girl policy, call for anarchy
General News
November 15, 2018
Call UI International School to order, Muslim Community tells FG, NASS, UI, says Hijab ban anti-girl policy, call for anarchy
“Muslims will not allow anyone to tamper with their right unchallenged. We are calling on government, those in positions…
No going back on Hijab ban at University Of Ibadan International School, Board Of Governors insists
General News
November 15, 2018
No going back on Hijab ban at University Of Ibadan International School, Board Of Governors insists
The Board of Governors of the International School University of Ibadan on Wednesday declared that there is no going back…
Anambra Government orders stoppage of illegal tolls against wheel barrow pushers, pitchers, petty traders, others
Business
November 15, 2018
Anambra Government orders stoppage of illegal tolls against wheel barrow pushers, pitchers, petty traders, others
In a statement sighted by The DEFENDER issued in Awka the state capital on Wednesday, Commissioner Adinuba regretted that…
Governor Bangudu orders release of N2.7bn for Kebbi pensioners
General News
November 15, 2018
Governor Bangudu orders release of N2.7bn for Kebbi pensioners
Governor of Kebbi State, North West Nigeria, Governor Abubakar Bangudu, on Wednesday ordered for the release of 2.7 billion Naira…
Minimum Wage: Governors end Abuja meeting with options for Labour, FG
Business
November 15, 2018
Minimum Wage: Governors end Abuja meeting with options for Labour, FG
*Says its offer was not taken by Pepple’s report “We have seen what has been presented to the president…
Most Nigerian roads have expired, FERMA tells Senate
Business
November 15, 2018
Most Nigerian roads have expired, FERMA tells Senate
Most Nigerian roads have expired and no matter the amount spent in maintaining them would not suffice, the Federal Roads…
Maintenance work disrupts electricity in Benin City
Business
November 15, 2018
Maintenance work disrupts electricity in Benin City
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said a recent disruption and subsequent load shedding of electricity supply experienced in…
NNPC fires over 80 senior staff for failing promotion exams
Business
November 15, 2018
NNPC fires over 80 senior staff for failing promotion exams
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has sacked over 80 manager-level employees, according media report. The corporation started issuing letters…