Hazy weather forces cancellation of flights at Abuja Airport

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday following cancellation of flights to northern parts of the country due to hazy weather.

Gloom as NPA Moves to Lay Off 5,000 Dockworkers

Palpable fear has gripped employees of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), following reports that about 5,000 dockworkers would be laid off  by December 15, 2015.

Gov. Ahmed orders LG chairmen to reverse unauthorised appointments

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has given the 8 suspended council chairmen a week to reverse the unauthorised recruitment or face further sanctions. The remaining eight sitting chairmen also have the same deadline to reverse the appointments if they are involved or be referred to the State House of Assembly for stiffer sanctions.

8 LAGBUS staff arrested for alleged issuing fake tickets to commuters

LAGBUS Asset Management Company, operators of Lagos Metropolitan Red Buses on Thursday said it had arrested eight of the company’s staff for allegedly issuing fake tickets to commuters.

EFCC arraigns Ex-NIMASA boss, 9 others for alleged N1.153bn scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday December 3, arraigned a former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi before Justice Salihu Sa’idu of the Federal High Court Lagos on a 30-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent conversion of funds and money laundering.

National News Headdlines-3/12/2015

THE NATION

*Dasuki lists ex-governors, PDP chiefs in $2b deals

*Okonjo-Iweala denies role in arms deals

*Two policemen, nine others die in pro-Biafra protest in Onitsha

*IG orders maximum force

*I got N2.1b from NSA's office, Dokpesi admits

*Babalakin canvasses zonal structure for airports concession

IGP Arase denies attack on Jonathan’s convoy

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, Wednesday debunked the allegations that the former President, Dr.Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was attacked in Bayelsa State by thugs.

See Nigeria School that has prodduced 5 presidents,20 Governors

A number of notable leaders, past and present have something in common, they all attended the same secondary school – Barewa College in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Korede Bello Decorated as First Nigerian Police Youth Ambassador

The Godwin Crooner has been appointed as the First Nigerian Police Youth Ambassador.

Gov. Okowa sends SACA bill to state assembly

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday sent a bill to establish the Delta State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS to the state House of Assembly for scrutiny.