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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Kaduna State Police Command on Friday said normalcy has been restored after residents protest the killing of a youth by a soldier at the Command Secondary School, Kaduna. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abdulrahman Ahmed said a vehicle of the joint security outfit, Òperation Yaki’ was burnt by the irate youths who trooped to the street demanding justice. “The situation is now very calm,” Ahmed told newsmen in his office, adding that the roads earlier blocked by the youths have been cleared and were now motorable. The DCP disclosed that the body of the deceased had been taken to the mortuary, as investigation continues. Meanwhile, the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, confirmed that its soldier had fired on some youths suspected to have encroached into the school and one of them was hit and died on the spot. “The matter is being investigated and details will be made as they become available. “The General Officer Commanding, Col. Kingsley Umoh  appealed to law...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Kaduna State Police Command on Friday said normalcy has been restored after residents protest the killing of a youth by a soldier at the Command Secondary School, Kaduna. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abdulrahman Ahmed said a vehicle of the joint security outfit, Òperation Yaki’ was burnt by the irate youths who trooped to the street demanding justice. “The situation is now very calm,” Ahmed told newsmen in his office, adding that the roads earlier blocked by the youths have been cleared and were now motorable. The DCP disclosed that the body of the deceased had been taken to the mortuary, as investigation continues. Meanwhile, the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, confirmed that its soldier had fired on some youths suspected to have encroached into the school and one of them was hit and died on the spot. “The matter is being investigated and details will be made as they become available. “The General Officer Commanding, Col. Kingsley Umoh  appealed to law...

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http://ift.tt/2sYRtjQ …To engage original manufacturers for rehabilitation …Repairs to cost $1.2bn By Michael Eboh The Federal Government, Thursday, stated that it has not sold the country’s refineries neither has it approved their concession to any individual or company. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Minister of State for Petroleum resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, also disclosed that it would cost the country about $.12 billion to fix the three refineries. He explained that a steering committee had been set up by the Federal Government, with a mandate to consider issues surrounding how to secure financing for the upgrade and repairs of the refineries, adding that the government was also considering inviting the original manufacturers of the refineries to participate in the process of revamping the refineries to help fast-track the process. He said, “A steering committee was set up which also have a technical committee. The steer given by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,...

http://ift.tt/2sYRtjQ …To engage original manufacturers for rehabilitation …Repairs to cost $1.2bn By Michael Eboh The Federal Government, Thursday, stated that it has not sold the country’s refineries neither has it approved their concession to any individual or company. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Minister of State for Petroleum resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, also disclosed that it would cost the country about $.12 billion to fix the three refineries. He explained that a steering committee had been set up by the Federal Government, with a mandate to consider issues surrounding how to secure financing for the upgrade and repairs of the refineries, adding that the government was also considering inviting the original manufacturers of the refineries to participate in the process of revamping the refineries to help fast-track the process. He said, “A steering committee was set up which also have a technical committee. The steer given by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigerian Navy football team on Sunday overcame hard-fighting Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) 1-0 to remain unbeaten after four matches in the ongoing Ships and Ports Maritime Football Cup. The match was played at the NPA Sports Ground in Surulere, Lagos. By the victory, the Navy team, the champions in the maiden edition which held in 2009, booked their semi-finals ticket in the competition. The team had played a 2-2 draw with Nigeria Customs at the opening of the tournament. The team walked over African Circle after the latter did not show up. The Navy team piped Tin Can Island Container, 1-0 before overwhelming NPA. Sub-Lt. Mustapha Abdulahi, the Coordinator of the Navy team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the match that the team was set to win the competition. “We are doing well so far in this competition; we have a strong team. “ We have to continue to push forward and play well to win the semi-final match and the all-important final matc...