Below are the headlines found on The Daily Times Online Newspaper for today, Monday 25 September, 2017.
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Ekiti State Government has advised residents around Oke Agboona in Okemesi Ekiti to stay at least 300 metres away from the hill as the likelihood of a re-ocurrence of a natural phenomenon known as Soil Creep in the area was high. This was made known on Saturday by the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo []The post Soil Creep Disaster: Ekiti Govt urges Okemesi residents to stay away from Agboona Hill appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The Sokoto State government, in collaboration with the Nigeria office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has trained 100 former VVF funds in cosmetology with a view to empowering them socially and economically. Speaking at the graduation ceremony Sunday in Sokoto, the state commissioner of women and children affairs, represented by her Permanent Secretary, []The post Sokoto Govt, UNFPA train 100 former VVF patients on cosmetology appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News fr
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa, will today lead the appellate court to commence a special sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital. During the special sitting which appear as an extraordinary feat, the appellate court will use the opportunity to further decongest about 250 backlog of appeals, including []The post Appeal Court begins hearing of 250 appeals in Kogi today appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, has commended the swift response taken by Governor Simon Lalong to douse the tension that arose days back in the State as a result of the activities of those agitating for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast. Speaking during a courtesy call to the []The post Ohaneze lauds Gov Lalong, says Igbo in Plateau are in safe hands appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Recent news that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified one of Nigerias oldest airlines, Aero Contractors Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to handle C-checks on Boeing B737-300, B737-400 and B737-500 aircraft types is a welcome development. The certification is the first of such in Nigeria and in West []The post Beyond C-Check certification of Aero Contractors appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newsp
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
*Gov Shettima assesses progress A computerized net house, measuring 53,000 square meters, believed to be the largest in sub Saharan Africa is currently at advanced stage courtesy of Governor Kashim Shettimas drive to reposition Bornos economic potentials through Agriculture. The plan is part of the Governments response to destructions of livelihoods by Boko Haram insurgents []The post Agric: Africas largest net house nears completion in Borno appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News f
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
*Seeks dissolution of state PDP excos The protests trailing the adoption of the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Olusola Eleka, as the preferred Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for 2018 gubernatorial election believed to have been coordinated by Governor Ayodele Fayose have continued unabated. Some stakeholders in the state chapter of the PDP, led by []The post Ekiti guber: Group petitions Makarfi over adoption of Eleka appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State chapter, has called for the immediate resignation of Nigerias Foreign Affairs minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, over alleged sponsorship of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate for 2019. Speaking with newsmen in Enugu at the weekend, the Enugu State chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye accused []The post Atiku: Enugu APC calls for resignation of Minister for Foreign Affairs appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria N
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The National Leader of Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the South-south zone, Senator Roland Owie, has called on Nigerians to initiate a recall process against any state legislator who votes against the proposals to amend the constitution to abrogate State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) and grant autonomy to local governments. Owie spoke at the weekend []The post Owie: Recall any state legislator who votes against abrogation of SIEC, LG autonomy appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria.
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
South-South leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend disagreed with Prof. Itse Sagay over the leadership of the party advising him not to fuel crisis in the ruling party through wide and baseless allegations. APC is a success story and an example of how democracy can work. There is no confrontation between []The post APC is in good health, South-South leaders reply Sagay, Secondus appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State at the weekend endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office. This was announced by the state chairman of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye, at a press briefing. He advised other presidential aspirants on the platform of the party not to be deceived adding that []The post 2019: Enugu APC endorses Buhari for second term appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Id like to advise Trump to exercise prudence in selecting words and to be considerate of whom he speaks to when making a speech in front of the world. The mentally deranged behavior of the U.S. president openly expressing on the U.N. arena the unethical will to totally destroy a sovereign state, beyond the boundary []The post US Vs N.Korea: Full text of Kim Jong Un response to Donald Trump appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Even for an anniversary of this sort, many pages would be required to stir the memoirs of this great orator and ebullient character, Nigerias political mathematician and seer who was never in short of words to describe and predict any political situation. Tight as space may dictate, however, Features Editor, GBUBEMI GODS COVENANT SNR, attempts []The post Tribute to Dr. Chuba Oyi Wilberforce Okadigbo (December 17, 1941- September 25, 2003) appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Towards proffering solution to the burden of cancer in Nigeria through the use of alternative medicine, the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, will be looking at the role of research in the treatment and management of cancer during the induction of six professionals into its esteemed ranks. The induction scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2017, will []The post Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy Investiture examines cancer research appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
If Nigerias pensions landscape was a Google Search bar and one had the opportunity to enter any given year before 2004, the results would have been easily organisable on a neat continuum ranging from confusion to an abject mess. The rules were a spaghetti-like web of contradictory rules, ill-thought out implementation, poor record keeping, problematic []The post Analysis: You may be able to draw down your pensions, but is it worth it' appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
For Ali Ahmadu, a victim of Boko Haram insurgency miracle still happens. Ali who had been left to die under a tree after the dreaded Boko Haram members inflicted injuries on his spinal cord is now walking again after a successful spinal cord surgery in Dubai ending his three years on wheelchair. Ali, who was []The post Excitement as Chibok Boy walks again after six-hour surgery in Dubai appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The Attorney General of Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said all is now set to begin the arraignment of suspected Boko Haram suspects held in various detention facilities in the country. A statement on Sunday signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the AGF, Mr Salihu Isah, []The post FG begins trial of suspected Boko Haram terrorists appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Delta state government has initiated measures at a meeting with Tank Farm Owners in Warri South Local Government Area, on how to maintain and decongest unbearable traffic caused by heavy-duty trucks plying the NPA Expressway, Shagwolo, Ubeji and Ode Itsekiri axis in the state. The State commissioner for works Chief James Augoye and his counterpart []The post Delta synergizes with tank farm owners on measures to decongest traffic appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Ne
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Good governance is the only way out of the political tension currently ravaging the country. This was the assertion of the governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike, speaking at the 57th Independence Church Service at the Saint Marks Anglican Church in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The governor stated that unless Nigerians experienced good governance []The post Wike seeks good governance to curb escalation of political tension appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria New
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
*Lauds FG, judiciary on special court on corruption The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) has identified corruption is the biggest challenge to the sustainable development of Nigeria, pointing out that only its eradication can return the nation to the pact of development , national cohesion and social inclusiveness. Towards this end, the party has lent []The post Corruption, biggest challenge to Nigerias devt, says APDA appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria N
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Tayo Alasoadura, has said he went through hell in the hands of some cabals before the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) could be passed by the Upper Chamber. Alasoadura, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), added that there were some forces []The post I was harassed, threatened, lobbied before passage of Petroleum Bill, Sen Alasoadura alleges appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria.
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The Black Stars of Ghana has emerged as champions of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on Sunday after they thrashed the Super Eagles 4-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium. Stephen Sarfo who was voted as man-of-the-match scored a brace for the Black Stars while Atinga and Cobbinah scored a goal each for the hosts. []The post Nigeria loses WAFU cup Championship to Ghana appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung is in Ghana to cheer the Super Eagles to victory in the final of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations against the Black Stars. This move is part of the motivation drive of the Federal Government for athletes. Dalung said he will be in Ghana to []The post Dalung in Ghana for Eagles appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
*CBN continues FX injections The Nigerian currency, Naira, over the weekend closed at 367 to the US dollar against 369 to 370 exchanged a week ago, ending the trading week on a positive note both at the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets. This is just as forex traders anticipate further gains this week, with []The post Naira ends trading week high, anticipate further gains appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again added to its growing list of laurels by emerging best institution in two esteemed categories at the Interswitch Awards and Gala. UBA beat other nominees in its category, taking away the prize for the Fastest Growing Bank Partner given to the bank with the most impressive []The post UBA wins big at Interswitch Awards appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
AXA Insurance has commenced Fizzy, a new solution of retail insurance that automatically compensates customers for flight delays over two hours. Fizzy is a fresh new genre in insurance that offers direct, automatic compensation to policyholders whose flights are delayed. When you buy flight delay insurance on the Fizzy platform, AXA records the purchase in []The post Insurance firm commences FIZZY, flight delay compensation policy appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
22-year-old Bayelsa-born singer, Daniel Diongoli, popularly known as Idyl, has won The Voice Nigeria 2017. Idyl defeated Ebube with whom he was in the Top 2. The self-acclaimed ghetto youth who says he was raised in the streets by the streets, also affirms that grace brought him this far. Idyl, who also goes by the []The post 22 yr Old Idyl emerges winner of 2017 The Voice Nigeria appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Wanting to serve or impacting others is a common trait of a humble and resourceful person. Ralf Abiodun, the group head of corporate affair department of one the leading bank in the country, First City Monument Bank, FCMB is a quiet but resourceful banker whose strategic moves has placed the bank at the forefront of []The post Ralf Abiodun, a Humble and Resourceful Banker appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Day dreaming is nothing better than waiting for things to happen magically. Our greatest glory they say is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. There is this widely acceptable belief among parents and religious leaders that ones tomorrow or future will always be better than the present. Meanwhile some []The post Why You Must Not Wait For Tomorrow by Wole Arisekola appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Climate finance is concerted efforts geared towards putting together resources that would help mitigate the effects of climate change on our environment. It also involves flows of funds from developed to developing nations to help poorer countries to cut their emissions and adapt to climate change. For decades, Nigeria has made different efforts to tackle []The post Financing our climate and the task ahead appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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