Below are the headlines found on The Daily Times Online Newspaper for today, Thursday 28 September, 2017.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
A Regional Training Academy for the teaching and learning of counter trafficking issues is to be established in Nigeria by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The Director-General of the Agency, Julie Okah Donli disclosed this in Abuja while inaugurating a 27 member Steering Committee for the establishment of []The post NAPTIP to establish regional training academy on human trafficking in Nigeria appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Ni
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Again, the Jordanian AirForce has declared their readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to improve on the operational CPCE Plans to Showcase Indigenous Capabilities of Nigerian Companies-Okene capacities and to combat insurgency in the country. The Commander, Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), Maj.-Gen. Yousef Al Hnaity who made the statement during his []The post Jordanian Air Force to assist Nigeria in operational capabilities, capacity appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
In continuation of Globacoms forte of overloading its subscribers with value, the integrated telecommunications solutions provider has declared Thursday, 28th September, 2017, as the next FREE DATA DAY on the Glo network. The offer provides qualified subscribers with 200 MB free data to enjoy a day of FREE browsing, chatting, streaming, downloading, uploading and lots []The post Glo customers to relish second Glo Overload Free Data Day appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nig
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Lagos State University management has advised all students of the External System to clear all their outstanding results before October 25, 2017 as the programme will be winding down. In a press statement signed by the acting head, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations, Lagos State University, Mr. Ademola Adekoya, Wind-Down of Academic and []The post LASU winds down External programmes appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Myke Uzendu, Abuja The Federal government has declared Monday, 2nd of October, 2017 as a public holiday to mark the 57th Independence Anniversary of the country. In a statement, signed by Engr. Abubakar G. Magaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, the Minister, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary celebrations, urging []The post 57th Independence: FG declares Monday public holiday appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Ni
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
The Inter- Governmental Action against Money Laundering in West Africa has pledged support for efforts by the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission and the Federal Government to ensure the lifting of the suspension of the Nigerain Finacial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) from the Egmont Group in the shortest time possible. The Director General of GIABA, Adama []The post NFIU: GIABA Pledges Support for EFCC appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been declared missing by his team of lawyers. The legal team led by Ifeanyi Ejiofor said it had, therefore, Wednesday filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja praying for an order directing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to []The post Nnamdi Kanus lawyers ask court to order Buratai to produce the IPOB leader appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Accuses Ladoja of using the palace to relaunch political career Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said that he has no plans of deposing the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, no matter the level of provocation and opposition to the recent installation of new obas in Ibadanland. He also appealed to members of []The post I have no intention of deposing Olubadan- Gov Ajimobi appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Anambra State government has expressed determination to harness every available potential to make the state economically viable. The State governor, Dr. Willie Obiano who stated this in Awka noted that his administration would continue investing heavily to improve the welfare of the people. With the structures I put in place the state will be economically []The post I will leave fiscal sustainability after 8 yrs Obiano appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Prominent politicians in the South-South geo-political zone have come out condemning the suspended deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Timi Frank, describing him as mischievous. At a meeting in Yenegoa, the leaders scolded Frank for cutting a very bad image for the zone within the party. The leaders in a []The post APC South-South leaders tackle Timi Frank, says You are mischievous appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspa
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Lagos State has assured all political parties taking part in the September 30 Eti-Osa By-election that it was poised to conduct a free and fair election. Recall that the position has been vacant since July, following the death of the All Progressive Congress (APC), lawmaker representing the constituency []The post Eti-Osa By-election: INEC vows to conduct free, fair poll appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria News
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has trained no fewer than 1,776 Corps members for the Sept. 30 bye-election in Eti-Osa Constituency I in Lagos State. NAN reports that the seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly became vacant following the death of Mr Kazeem Alimi, who represented the constituency []The post Bye-election: INEC trains 1, 776 corps members in Lagos appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
A monarch, the Jagunmolu of Shomolu /Bariga, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gbolahan Timson, has identified the unwillingness of the Federal Government to accept the assistance of the traditional institutions, as the root causes of insecurity in the country. The Monarch stated this in Lagos, during an interactive session with a group of journalists. According to []The post Involve traditional institutions in dealing with insecurity, monarch tells FG appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News fr
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
The Deputy Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Akudo Ojiego, has dismissed the governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as no match to Governor Willie Obiano in the November 18, 2017 election. Akudos position is coming at the []The post Nwoye, Obaze not match to Obiano Aides appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has unveiled the new 20-feet statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, saying that the state was in sync with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on restructuring and devolution of powers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the statue, []The post Lagos stands with APCs position on devolution of powers, says Ambode appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Mr. Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, popularly known as General Boyloaf, has extolled the sterling leadership qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the Presidents decision to continue with the Presidential Amnesty Programme on assumption of in 2015, was a demonstration of his good intentions []The post Former MEND Commander applauds Buhari on successes of Amnesty programme appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Perhaps you are not aware that women in the rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia do not drive cars. The royal decree ordered the formation of a ministerial body to give advice within 30 days and then implement the order by June 24, 2018. Their religious law forbids them from driving cars. But that is about []The post Saudi Women Can Now Drive Cars appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Foundation launches handbook series Angela Onwuzoo Cancer is one sickness in the world today that many people fear like death owing to its devastating impact on its victim. To many, it is even a death sentence not beacuse it has no cure, but as a result of the huge financial resources involved in its management []The post TDCF, experts list ways to tackle cancer in children appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
*House leadership cites pending case before lower court No, they are employing delay tactics to frustrate Mato- Supporters Henry Omunu, Abuja The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, failed to swear-in Supreme Court affirmed lawmaker for Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue State, Dorathy Mato, in disobedience of the judgment of the apex []The post Again, Dogara dares SCourt, fails to swear-in Benue lawmaker appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Niger
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
* Senate to probe alleged attempt to cause disaffection among lawmakers The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to probe an alleged attempt by some people to pitch southern senators against their northern counterparts. This followed a Point of Order by the Chairman Senate Committee on Power, Senator Enyinnaya []The post Sen Abaribe raises the alarm over media report on Kanus bail appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Ne
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Francesca Iwambe- Abuja Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dragged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai, to court praying for an order to compel him to produce Kanu in court on his next trial date. In the originating []The post Nnamdi Kanus lawyer sues Buratai, wants him to produce IPOB leader in court appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
*Encourages them to settle bills Simon Ugwu Nigeria will transfer its current bilateral power supply deal with the Communaut lectrique du Bnin (CEB), and Socit Nigerienne dElectricit (NIGELEC), to the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc to regularise the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Mr. Louis Edozien, has said. []The post Electricity debt: Nigeria to normalise supply deal with Niger, Benin republics appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Ni
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
*Five women get nod Thirty-seven political parties are to contest the Anambra State governorship election coming up on Saturday, November 18, this year. Already, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the list of candidates cleared for the election. This according to the Commission is in accordance with Section 31 (3) of the Electoral []The post INEC clears Obiano, Oseloka, Nwoye, Chidoka, 33 others for Anambra guber poll appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Francesca Iwambe- Abuja Though he was suspended for about two years by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan and consequently attained mandatory retirement age during the period, former President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Ayo Salami, has bounced back. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, must have reasoned that []The post Justice Ayo Salami heads committee on corruption cases trial appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nig
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Harry Kanes hat-trick means he is currently the Champions Leagues top scorer with five goals from two matches, while Ronaldo trails with four goals. Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 150th European game with two goals as Real Madrid sealed a 3-1 victory at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday to lead their UEFA Champions League Group H. Ronaldo []The post UEFA Champions League: Kane, Ronaldo Shine On Tuesday Night appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Diego Costas return to Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid from Jan. 1 has been finialised, English Premier League champions Chelsea said in a statement on Tuesday. Diego Costa has agrees terms for his transfer to Atletico Madrid, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018, Chelsea said. The two clubs agreed the transfer one []The post Costas Return To Atletico Madrid Finalised appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
After starting Coutinho, Sadie Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool could only manage a draw away at Spartak Moscow. The only explanation for Liverpools 1-1 Champions League draw at Spartak Moscow is bad luck (did you say find the Ox') Well, that is what Reds manager Jurgen Klopp, wants fans and the media to []The post Liverpool Were Unlucky Jurgen Klopp appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
* Gains $7.41bn in 12 months * Reserves enhancing weekly intervention-CBN Motolani Oseni, Lagos The Nigerian external reserves have recorded a whopping sum of $32.16billion as at September 22, 2017, indicating a total gain of $7.41bn in the last 12 months, statistics obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed. The latest apex []The post External reserves rise to $32.16bn appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
As GTBank commences closed period Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange rebounded by 0.44 per cent on Wednesday, as investors engaged in bargain hunting. The industrial and insurance indicators contributed significantly to the days overall marginal growth as both indices improved by 0.79 and 0.69 percent respectively owing to gains recorded in Dangote Cement []The post Stock market indicators rebound marginally on bargain hunting appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News fr
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Four years after the introduction of the Nigerias automotive industry development plan (NAIDP) by the Federal Government, the policy has been roundly criticised by industry stakeholders. Speaking recently in Lagos at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) monthly industry forum, Dr. Oscar Odiboh, who is senior lecturer, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, expressed worry over []The post Stakeholders criticise implementation of auto policy appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeri
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. confirmed a three-year extension to its global partnership with the UEFA Champions League, including the UEFA Super Cup. Legendary Gareth Bale celebrated the announcement by surprising a group of schoolchildren and teaching them how to recreate his iconic winning goal from the 2014 final against Club Atltico de Madrid. The agreement []The post Nissan extends global UEFA Champions League partnership appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Porsches Panamera Sport Turismo, which is the wagon version in Porsche speak, has finally been given the full-fat Turbo S E-Hybrid treatment and it has exactly the same performance credentials as its conventional Panamera sibling. Likewise, its fitted with a potent hybrid drivetrain that mates a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine to an electric motor []The post Porsches wagon goes wild with 500kw E-Hybrid * Comes with exciting features appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Ni
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Nissan South Africa, has been rather quiet on the passenger car front of late, but the company is about to embark on a product offensive that will see almost its entire range upgraded within the next six months. First out the starting blocks is the Nissan Micra Active, which is a facelifted version of the []The post Nissan chasing vivid with new Micra Active appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Ford and Lyft teams will begin working together to design software to allow Ford vehicles to communicate with Lyfts smartphone apps. It is just a matter of 4 short years, and you can hail taxis driving itself. The other day it was a self-flying taxi launched in Dubai. The world of transportation, as it is []The post Self-Driving vehicles To Hit American Roads Soon appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Winning for me is a step to greatness-Daniel Diongoli Idyl, Season 2 winner of The Voice Nigeria For 22 year old Bayelsa Indigene, Daniel Diongoli better known as Idyl, winning the coveted prize of record contract, an all-expense-paid trip to Dubai and a 7Million Naira SUV Jeep at the just concluded most watched musical show []The post My story is likened to the rejected stone becoming the head corner stone- Daniel Diongoli Idyl, Season 2 winner of The Voice Nigeria appeared first on Daily Times
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
This weeks column is devoted to readers reactions mostly on the title: Kanu: A Parody. As always, when readers feel strongly about any views expressed in this column and they endeavour to send especially subject-related, non-vulgar reactions, we avail them a chance to be heard. This is what they say: On Kanu: A Parody Kanu []The post Singers, Swingers by Mohammed Adamu appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
The younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the Nigerian Army to release the corpse of the secessionist group leader if they have killed him. The younger Kanu had an interview today where he said that since the September 14th invasion of his brothers home []The post Release Nnamdi Kanus corpse if you have killed him- Brother to IPOB leader tells Army appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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