“Those killed were Nigerians, like the militants, adding that the olive branch waved by the Federal Government should be embraced as a lasting solution to their agitations”

By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO—The Nigerian Custom Service has warned the new recruit who joined  the service with the ‘get rich quick’ mentality to leave the service and look elsewhere. The Commandant, Nigeria Customs Training College , Kano , Malam Ali Wakili gave the warning while addressing 498 new intakes into the college explaining that the […]

By Taye Obateru Jos—The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission has initiated moves for the implementation of the cut in the remuneration of political, judicial and public office holders expected to take off this month. It has commenced interaction with the various houses of assembly in the 36 states to get them to pass the […]

By Tony Edike ENUGU —THE suspected kidnappers of Mr. Dan Nwomeh, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sullivan Chime have demanded a ransom of N200 million for his release, an official of Enugu state government disclosed, yesterday. The kidnappers were said to have called Nwomeh’s wife last Saturday, exactly a week after he was abducted and […]

By Aliyu Dangida DUTSE—Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed the sum of N1m to two communities in Jigawa state which were selected for self-help projects aimed at executing the designed community self help projects in their respective domains. Speaking while receiving the cheque from an official of the commission, the executive chairman of the […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—AS the 2010 governorship election in Anambra state draws closer, traditional rulers in the state have spoken out in support of the re-election of Governor Peter Obi, saying their reason is to ensure continuity in governance. Anambra state is known to have a history of changing Governors after every tenure, due mainly […]

Captain Okey Odita has admitted that Enyimba were lucky to scrape a 1-0 victory over Sharks in the final of this year’s Federation Cup held weekend at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

“We are also taking on new responsibilities such as the provision of medical support and assistance to the people with heart conditions as well as the rehabilitation of female ex-convicts.”

Dr. Farouk Abdulazeez, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the new political pressure group, Yar’Adua for New Nigeria (YFONN) has said that the group is against automatic second term ticket for elected political office holders at all levels as it negates the philosophy and ideology behind the formation of the group. Automatic ticket, according to Dr. […]

I want to say that Nigeria will qualify for the World Cup. And it is only Okocha who can speak whether he will come back or not. There are many variables to one coming back to the team.