Some returnees from Libya have appealed to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo to fulfill his pledge and release the grant of N100 million for 150 hectares of land to them. They appealed to the governor to give the land he promised to the 150 trained returnees. Some of the trained returnees made this appeal
Kaduna State Govt,Bans Child Fostering and Adoption
Kaduna State Government has banned fostering and adoption of children due to abuses by orphanage homes in the state, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, has said. Baba said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that the government had discovered that
Enugu Govt To Introduce Pay As You Work”For Science Schools”
The Enugu State Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board says it will soon introduce “Pay As You Work” model in payment of salaries to teachers in its employ. The Chairman of the Board, Mr Obi Kama, disclosed this on Thursday when he paid an unscheduled visit to three technical schools in Agwu Educational
Innoson Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction
Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman, Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday failed to make an appearance at an Ikeja High Court for his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of fraud and stealing. Chukwuma was to be arraigned alongside his company, Innoson Motors Limited, and Charles Chukwuma, NAN reports. Onwukwe, however,
Drogba Opens First School In Ivory Coast
Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba has given back to his country by opening a school that will help no fewer than 350 children in the rural cocoa growing community of Pokou-Kouamekro to gain quality education. The school is the brainchild of the Didier Drogba Foundation. Speaking at the launch, Drogba said the foundation began working
Access Bank Approves Paternity Leave For Male Employees
Starting January 2018 , male employees of Access Bank Plc can take advantage of an enhanced parental leave policy that extends paid benefits to all mothers and fathers, the bank has said . Fostering an inclusive workplace , the policy offers paid leave to all new parents at the bank , including mothers and
STANEL Stands Tall, Refuses To Be A “Shitholer”
By Ibezim ChukwuEchezonam Jk [dropcap]A[/dropcap]midst all the unfortunate and avoidable mishaps/untold hardship meted to the poor Nigerians by the greedy and insatiable Oil marketers last December, at least, some selfless marketers still stood out and never joined in such gruesome exploits. Today, jkcyno’s blog chose to celebrate this man with a heart
House Of Reps To Probe Fuel Subsidy Re-introduction
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]peaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has expressed determination of the House to unravel the lingering fuel scarcity and the alleged re-introduction of fuel subsidy in the country. Dogara said this while welcoming members of the House of Representatives from the Christmas and New Year break. He urged the lawmakers to
Man Rapes Two Goats To Death In Kenya
A middle-aged man, identified as Mbiti Munyao in Kangundo constituency, Machakos area of Kenya was arrested for allegedly raping two goats to death. According to the area assistant Chief Mary Mulwa, Munyao was seen pulling the two goats from a bush where the animals had been tied on Saturday, January 13. The two goats
Brazil Football Star Ronaldinho Bows Out
Former Brazil and FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho, who won the World Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and World Player of the Year award, is retiring from the game. His brother and agent Assis made the announcement on Tuesday. Ronaldinho, who will be 38 in March, has not played a competitive match since 2015 bt