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Marginal increase hits BRT fares as recession bites harder

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Due to rising cost of operation, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, Primero Transport Services Limited, has announced plans to commence implementation of what it called “marginal increase” in its transport fares this month. Managing Director of Primero Transport Services, operator of BRT along Ikorodu, CMS corridor, Mr. Fola Tinubu, said the organization was constrained to introduce the increment owing to economic recession which had shot up every cost of operation. Tinubu disclosed that in November 2015, BRT buses moved a total number of 2,610,30 passengers with an increase…

Maradona gets FIFA ambassadorial role

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Diego Maradona, former Argentina captain has been handed an ambassadorial role by the game’s global governing body FIFA. “Now it’s official,” the 1986 World Cup winner said on his Facebook page on Thursday. “Finally I can fulfil one of the lifelong dreams; to work for a clean and transparent FIFA alongside people who really love football.” The ex-Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona forward, 56, was a harsh critic of disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who is serving a six-year ban for ethics violations. The world body is recovering from…

Richard Mofe Damijo writes inspiring message to his ‘interns to be’

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Nigerian veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has always been an admirable specie when it comes to the world of make-believe. In fact, since his dramatic return to his first love-acting after a long absence due to his romance with politics, RMD has been very busy, jumping from movie set to another and making his relevance felt in the industry again. This thespian took time out of his busy schedule to counsel those he calls his “Interns and Mentees to be,” on his Instagram page. In a…

Assaulted physically challenged man receives clothing, cash from Nigerian Army

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Mr Chijioke Orakwu, a physically challenged person, assaulted by two military police officers in Onitsha for allegedly wearing army camouflage has been given an undisclosed amount of money and clothing by the Nigerian Army. Orakwu was manhandled by two soldiers on Feb. 7, at New Market Road, Onitsha. Col. Sagir Musa, the Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, presented the item and cash to the assaulted man on Friday. Musa said that the Army would not condone acts of indiscipline or gross misconduct by any member. He…

Men who do not satisfy their women sexually will be condemned by Allah -Sheik Al-Yolawi

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Husbands have been advised to ensure satisfaction of their wives sexual needs in order to prevent immorality. The advise was given by the Chief Imam of Area 10 Abuja Mosque, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi. Al-Yolawi gave the advice while during his Jumma’at Sermon titled: “The Duties and Responsibilities of Husband and wife in Islam, “on Friday in Abuja. According to him, there are certain men, who after marriage do not satisfy the sexual needs of their wives. “Such people are great sinners and will be convicted in the sight of Allah.…

Scientists invent thin material that acts as air conditioner

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

A study has revealed that Scientists have invented a new kind of thin material that can cool a surface against the heat of the sun without using energy or typical air conditioning. The glass-polymer hybrid material measures just 50 micrometers thick — slightly more than aluminum foil — and can be manufactured cheaply. “We feel that this low-cost manufacturing process will be transformative for real-world applications of this radiative cooling technology,” said researcher Xiaobo Yin, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Uses for the product could include…

AMCON takes over control of Arik Air as EFCC quizzes chairman over N135b debt

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

The executive control of Arik Air has been taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to save the carrier from collapse due to its heavy financial debt burden. The airline will now be managed by Capt. Roy Ukpebo Ilegbodu, a veteran aviation expert with more than 30 years experience, under the receivership of Mr. Oluseye Opasanya (SAN). With the takeover by independent management under AMCON, owned by the Federal Government, the airline stands a chance of not going under, but to rebound and give efficient services to…

32 Skye Bank Customers Emerge Winners in Western Union Promo

Feb 10, 2017 topnews

Thirty-two lucky customers of Skye Bank Plc., across different business locations of the Bank, have emerged winners in the on-going Western Union campaign. The winners who emerged through a raffle draw, won various prizes which include N60,000 worth of shopping vouchers for 10 Star customers who received and sent transfers through Western Union in Skye Bank; and N20,000 worth of shopping vouchers as consolation for another 22 customers (11 receivers and 11 senders). The prizes will be officially presented to the winners in their domiciled branches. According to the Group…

69 children rescued from traffickers in Abuja

Feb 9, 2017 topnews

Four suspected human traffickers have been arrested while 69 children were rescued from them by soldiers of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Abuja, manning security in the Federal Capital Territory and environs. The 69 children, who were being taken to an unknown area, were rescued in Masaka, a suburb of Abuja. The rescued children were said to have been handed over to the National Agency for Prohibition in Trafficking Persons and other related offences, NAPTIP, in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, for further investigation, just as the suspects were taken into…

Crippled man brutalized by soldiers in Onitsha

Feb 9, 2017 topnews

Two soldiers involved in brutalizing a crippled man in Onitsha, Anambra state have been identified and arrested by the Nigerian Army. The army in a statement released by 11.50pm on Wednesday said the soldiers had also been charged by their commanding officer. A video showing the officers dragging and beating a crippled man for wearing a military camouflage went viral on Wednesday. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.Gen. Sani Usman, said in the statement that the soldiers had been apprehended. He said, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been…