Groups seek use of Igbo in BBC, VOA, others

Groups seek use of Igbo in BBC, VOA, others

By Uduma Kalu LAGOS—Various Igbo groups and personalities from all walks of life, yesterday in Lagos, expressed concern over the extinction of Igbo language. The gathering discussed ways to salvage the situation, even as they decried the non use of Igbo language by international media agencies, such as the BBC, VOA, DSTV, among other western […]
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RATTAWU wants Akunyili as Information minister

RATTAWU wants Akunyili as Information minister

By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — ORGANISED labour under the umbrella of  Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, has called on the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan,  to reinstate Professor Dora Akunyili as Information and Communications Minister President of RATTAWU, Comrade Yemisi Gbamgbose, urged the Acting President to avoid sentiments but be […]

Oshiomhole felicitates with Bini monarch

Oshiomhole felicitates with Bini monarch

BENIN—Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has joined the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, in rejoicing on the occasion of his 31st coronation anniversary. The governor, in a letter to the monarch, said:   “This is a worthy occasion for the people of Edo State to celebrate our […]

The troubled  ANLCA’s Board

The troubled ANLCA’s Board

By Iyabo James THE  up coming election of Association of Nigeria Licensed customs Agents (ANLCA) is certain to be mired by controversy; intrigue and subversion. The grounds for this seeming scenario have since been watered long before now by those who  rigged themselves into the BOT and other strategic positions at the  national level. The […]

MESSI: Will he show mercy on Eagles?

MESSI: Will he show mercy on Eagles?

The amazing form of Argentine infant terrible and World Footballer, Lionel Messi is sending jitters down the spine of many Nigerians who fear that the little man could wreck havoc on the Eagles when they play in their group World Cup opener on June 12.

Police intesify patrol along Seme border

Police intesify patrol along Seme border

By  Evelyn Usman LAGOS — Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of zone II, Onikan, Mr Azukuko Udah, yesterday, said patrol along the Seme border had been intensified, with a view to checkmating illegal check points by policemen. Already, the Zone’s monitoring team, according to him, had made some arrests, assuring the continuation of such to […]

Panic over acid rain in Lagos

Panic over acid rain in Lagos

THERE was palpable panic in some areas of Lagos including Ogba/Ikeja axis, yesterday afternoon as the heavens opened its bowels, releasing what people feared was the rumoured acid rain.

When recipe for national integration becomes a dreaded foe

When recipe for national integration becomes a dreaded foe

WHEN Nigeria settled for federalism in1954, the idea of quota system was adopted recruitment of persons into the Armed Forces and the police as well as in admissions into educational institutions. Perhaps, it is on this premise that Federal Character Principle,FCP was considered in the 1979 constitution.

Anglican Primate vows to fight homosexuality

Anglican Primate vows to fight homosexuality

The new Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh yesterday took over the leadership of the Church with the promise to intensify the fight against homosexuals in the Communion.

Senate, Reps okay N4.6 trn budget

Senate, Reps okay N4.6 trn budget

THE National Assembly, yesterday, approved a harmonized N4.6 trillion 2010 budget for the Federal Government directed at boosting infrastructure development across the country.