Below are the headlines found on The Daily Times Online Newspaper for today, Monday 11 September, 2017.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
*Condemn deployment of military in S/East Worried by continued disobedience to court orders by Imo state government ,members of the Civil Society organisations in the country have called on the Federal Government of to declare a state of emergency in the state. The CSO groups numbering over 100 also condemned the deployment of the Military []The post Civil Society Organizations call for state of emergency in Imo appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to seize the opportunity available to him to set machinery in place for true restructuring of the country, otherwise Nigeria is fast sliding towards the precipice and that the nation is already at a boiling point. . This was the submission in a message to the nation by []The post Nigeria already at boiling point, FG must act fast, says cleric appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Igbos For Nigeria Movement (INM), a socio-cultural group has wholeheartedly welcomed the launching of Operation Python Dance II in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. IMN said the development would no doubt flush out all the criminal elements threatening the peace and tranquility of the nation. Recall that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. []The post Operation Python Dance II : Igbo Movement Welcomes Military Operation in the South-east appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Charles Anike is the president Eastern Union, he has spoken severally on what the government needs to do to move the nation forward. In this interview Anike speaks on why the government should use of more of dialogue rather than the military in dealing with some challenges across the country, he also speaks on the []The post FG should use more of dialogue rather than force in dealing with most security challenges -Anike appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has developed an array of products and solutions targeted at enabling schools acquire attractive educational facilities to support their business whilst empowering parents and guardians to seamlessly send their wards back to school. To this end, the bank has set aside N15 billion for private secondary and primary schools in []The post FirstBank set to disburse N15bn to private schools appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Wife of Gilbert Nnaji, the senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, Mrs. Ann Nnaji. According to a statement by Egbon Mon-Charles, the Senators Media Adviser, Mrs. Nnaji died in a foreign hospital after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment. It is with heavy heart that I announce []The post Senator Gilbert Nnajis Wife Dies In A Foreign Hospital appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A little over a day after the Nigerian army said it has commenced the second phase of its Operation Python Dance II in Nigerias South-East geopolitical zone, a new video has emerged showing soldiers in armoured tanks, patrol vans and other military gadgetry purportedly enter the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of []The post Army moves into Nnamdi Kanu hometown, injuries feared appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A Lagos lawmaker Hon Setonji David has appealed to Nigerians to patronise locally-produced goods and services to propel the growth of the economy. David, representing Badagry Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that patronage of []The post Lawmaker appeals to Nigerians to patronise locally-made goods to grow economy appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday urged the Federal Government to expand the current amnesty programme to accommodate more youths in the Niger Delta region. Akeredolu made the call when the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Maj.-Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd) visited him in Akure. The governor said the Federal []The post Akeredolu wants FG to expand amnesty programme to accommodate more Niger Delta youths appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
A social advocacy group, Citizens for Progress and National Development, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the turnaround of the countrys economy. The convener of the group, Dr Chima Onyekwere, made the commendation at a news conference held by the group in Owerri on Friday. Onyekwere also expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Vice []The post Group commends FG on nations exit from recession appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly, Hon Matthew Kolawole, has said that the Assembly will soon amend the states environmental and town planning laws to adequately address flood issue. Kolawole said this while on a visit to flash flood disaster areas in Felele, Lokoja, on Saturday to assess the level of devastation in the town. []The post Kogi Assembly to amend town planning laws to address flooding Speaker appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed sadness over the death of Mrs Ann Nnaji, the wife of Sen. Gilbert Nnaji. Ekweremadu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uche Anichukwu, described the late Mrs Nnaji as a gentlewoman, who led a pious life of service to God []The post Ekweremadu condoles Sen. Nnaji on wifes death appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators (NCNDE) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet, saying it is in the nations interest. In a statement by its National President, Mr Israel Eshanekpe, on Sunday in Abuja, the group said that the federal cabinet as presently constituted had many disgruntled and disloyal persons. The []The post Buhari should reshuffle His cabinet appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has called for the building of a stronger united force for all the Niger Delta States. He made the call during a meeting with members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Reconciliation Committee at his Oghara residence in Delta State. Present at the meeting were the []The post Ibori Wants United Force for Niger Delta, Meets Wike, Okowa appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
U.S. State of Florida has been hit by Hurricane Irma and at least 1 person has been killed, with over 1 million deprived of electricity. Hurricane Irma is ravaging parts of Florida in the United States, with a wind speed of 130-mph (210-kph). It has knocked out electricity to more than 1 million homes and []The post Pray For Us, Florida Residents Requests As Hurricane Irma Hits appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Former vice president and chieftain of the All progressive Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has called on the APC government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to honor its earlier promise to make Nigerians safe in their country again after invasion of insurgency. Reacting to a report credited to the Sahara Reporters that one of the freed []The post Atiku to FG, honor promise to make Nigerians safe appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
As Governors jostle to take over from Buhari if .Atiku, Kwankwaso oil political structures The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is now on the verge of serious implosion as different power blocs within the rainbow coalition battle for control ahead 2019 as the partys fate continues to hangs in the balance amid irreconcilable differences of []The post Implosion imminent in APC ahead of 2019 polls appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commended the National Association of Niger Delta Students, NANDS, for promoting peace and dialogue as the preferred options for changing the fortunes of Nigerias oil-producing communities. Speaking after receiving an award for excellence from the students body, the NDDC Director Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ibitoye Abosede, stated that the []The post NDDC Hail Niger Delta Students for Peace Efforts appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News f
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace has been inaugurated with the first service attended by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and other top government functionaries. Speaking during the inaugural service attended by government officials and leaders of the state yesterday, Governor Wike said the Chapel was constructed to exalt the name of God. He []The post Rivers inaugurates Government House Chapel appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, requesting him to use his good offices and leadership position to urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29 billion Paris Club refunds received by the government and []The post SERAP gives ultimatum to Obaseki over payment to Edo pensioners appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Senior Special Assistant to Anambra State Governor on Investment Inflows, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, says Anambra State has become an investment hub through the efforts of Governor Willie Obiano. She told newsmen that the governor had created an enabling environment that had made investments in the state to be thriving. Ajulu-Okeke, a former Nigerias Consul- General []The post Anambra is now an investment hub Obianos aide appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
MFM FC Coach, Fidelis Illechukwu, gracefully concedes Plateau United are worthy champions of the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). A last gap win for Plateau United against Rangers International of Enugu at the Rwang Pam Stadium gave them the much sort after NPFL trophy on Saturday. Closest rivals, MFM on the other hand were []The post MFM Coach Admits Plateau United Are Worthy Champions appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Onigbinde, 79 told the court that his wife is violent and stubborn, adding that she was unwilling to live harmoniously with him. Though he has had course to work with tough individuals during his active coaching days, a former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde is afraid to stay on with his wife. It is []The post Former Super Eagles Coach Seeks To Divorce Violent Wife appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
As banks record N230.6bn non-performing loans Nigerias deposit money banks desire to remain competitive may have yielded some accrual positive results for them, going by the various products offerings such as electronic products they have been churning out to meet consumers demands. However, all was not totally well for the sector going by the huge []The post How economic challenges impacted banks loan-to-deposit in H1 appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
In a bid to extend to consolidate on its growing business empire across the African continent, Africas richest man and leader in cement manufacturing on the continent, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is considering bidding for PPC Group Ltd, South Africa, which is the largest cement maker in the country. The move by Dangote, despite recent hostilities []The post Dangote considers acquiring largest cement firm in South Africa appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Financial analysts at the FSDH Research, which is the research arm of FSDH Merchant Bank, have projected a slower inflation rate of 15.99 per cent for the month of August. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), had reported 16.05 per cent inflation rate in July; and may soon release the figure for Consumer Price Index []The post Inflation may slow to 15.99% in August-Analysts appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
In a bid to attract the Kenyan investors to its ongoing Depository Receipt targeting $300 million, the African Export-Import Bank recently treated leading Kenyan investors to a breakfast meeting to present its equity offering. The offering is aimed at raising between $100m and $300m through the issuance of Depositary Receipts backed by its Class D []The post Afreximbank seeks $100m of $300m D.Receipt from Kenya appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The Federal Government has directed that all critical stakeholders in the implementation of the aviation development road map must be involved in all the processes leading to the actualisation and realization of its goals. Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who gave the directive while presiding over the inaugural meeting of the Project []The post FG assures transparency in road map implementation appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Environmental Rights Action and Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has called on the Federal Government to place a permanent ban on the importation of power generating sets for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. The Executive Director, ERA/FoEN, Dr. Godwin Uyi, at the closing of a 2-day workshop on National Renewable Energy []The post FG urged to ban generators for MDAs appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Investigations into how well some of Nigerian Bank directors believe in their organization has revealed that quite a number of them have surprisingly low stakes in the banks they head, leaving investors to wonder how ready, they truly are in improving the fortunes of these organizations. In analyzing the financial positions of six of Nigerias []The post Why directors investments are low in banks appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Arik Air Limited has filled a N20 billion suit against the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines over recent claims in the media that they were negotiating the takeover of the airline. The suit was instituted by the airline at the Federal High Court, Lagos against Ethiopian Airlines, the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney []The post Arik Air files N20bn suit against FG, Ethiopian Airlines appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has inaugurating some projects at the new site of the university and commended the authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for elevating the institutions Mass Communication Department to a Faculty. The Minister said They (BUK) have elevated Mass Communication to a level of a Faculty but []The post Minister inaugurates BUK Mass Comm., Broadcasting Buildings appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspaper
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State has tasked policy makers to change the approach to teaching and learning by prioritizing the use of Information and Communication Technology in bridging the wide gap occasioning by the prevalence of obsolete teaching methods in institutions of learning in Nigeria. Gov Obaseki attributed the obsolete teaching methods in []The post Obaseki tasks policy makers to prioritise ICT- based teaching appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
The United States country music singer, Don Williams, who enjoyed great success with his easy-going singing style, has died. Aged 78, the Texan native passed on after a short illness, his publicist said. Williams began his solo career in 1971, amassing 17 number one country hits. His songs, such as Gypsy Woman and Tulsa Time, []The post Country music legend, Don Williams passes on at 78 appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
He regularly had sex with an older woman in the early days just to keep a roof over his head. Before he became popular, singer, Timaya was a toy boy to an older woman in Port Harcourt. Apparently singer, Timaya was once a toy boy This revelation was made by the Concur crooner in a []The post I Have Used Sex Before To Pay For Food And Shelter Timaya appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Nigerias Beverly Ada Osu is an actress and model. In 2013, she represented Nigeria at the Big Brother Africa (BBA). Beverly reflects on staying relevant in the entertainment industry after four years of breaking out in this interview with Newton-Ray Ukwuoma. What has Beverly been up to lately' I have been living my life to []The post I would have been a Reverend Sister but Beverly Osu appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Nollywood actress and Evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has paid tributes to her son, Raymond Ekwe who died on August 2017. The veteran actress poured out her heart to her late son. You were the best gift God gave to me, I love you with all my heart, spirit and soul she said. Thank you for making []The post I Love My Son With All My Heart Eucharia Anunobi appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Former beauty queen, Anna Banner, has declared that she can never be jealous of Flavours other baby mama, Sandra Okagbue, because she wants her daughter to have a happy life. Banner, who made the disclosure while speaking with Punch, also declared that she was still in love with the singer, though he was yet to []The post Why I can never be jealous of Flavours other baby mama Anna Banner appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Controversial Enugu-based Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has predicted what will likely happen should agitators succeed in their push for the actualisation of Biafra.Mbaka stated that he was convinced that fault lines between different Igbo communities would arise if Biafra ever became a reality. The priest made this prediction while addressing a cross section []The post No Anambra Man Would Let An Enugu Man Be President Rev Fr. Mbaka appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News fro
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufai says he wishes that Nigerias oil reserves will dry up so that we can begin to apply our brains to explore other avenues for revenue generation. The governor said this when he spoke at the 2017 town hall meeting/founders day celebration in memory of Ojetunji Aboyade, a renowned economist, in []The post I wish oil would dry up so we could start using our brains Nasir el-Rufai appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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