UNIDO to spend $4.5m to support agro-processing in 3 states
The UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will spend 4.5 million dollars to support agro-processing development three states, a UNIDO official has said. Mr Bassel Khatib, the UNIDO Deputy Representative in charge of West Africa, announced this in Kaduna while declaring open a one-day workshop.
Sallah: Jonathan tasks Nigerians on sacrifice
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Muslim Eid-El-Kabir Celebration to make more sacrifices that would take Nigeria to greater heights just as the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, urged politicians in the country to shun provocative statements as they campaign for the 2011 general elections.
I don’t have a World Cup squad yet, Falcons coach
Victorious coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Euchria Uche has declared that the team that conquered the continent in the African Women Championship concluded in South Africa Sunday cannot be taken s Nigeria’s squad for the 2011 FIFA Women World Cup.
Eid-el-Kabir: Police increase security in Pankshin
As Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir worldwide, Police authorities in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau, have stepped up surveillance to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
Vote Scandal: Adamu to know fate tomorrow
This week’s meeting of FIFA Ethics Committee which commenced Monday will be concluded today. FIFA has been investigating into corruption allegations which have cast a shadow over the contest for the right to stage the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
ECCIMA holds Xmas shopping fair in Enugu
Arrangements are in top gear for the 3rd Enugu Christmas Shopping Festival and Carnival by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, an official has said.
Fake Catholic priest nabbed in Anambra
A FAKE Catholic priest, who for years, had been deceiving unsuspecting members of the public in parts of Imo and Anambra states had been caught by the long arms of the law.
Kidnap: Ex-ambassador, Ogbuewu, youth leader trade accusations
The National President of Ebonyi Youth Assembly, EYA, Comrade Chinedu Ogah, has indicted Nigeria’s former ambassador to Greece and gubernatorial aspirant in the state, Amb. Frank Ogbuewu, of masterminding the kidnap incident that took place last Sunday at Obegu-Item Amagu, Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi State.
Jonathan heads PTF for Super Falcons
Just as a Presidential Task Force was put in place to ensure Super Eagles’ qualification for the recent South Africa 2010 World Cup, a similar institution has been created for the Super Falcons’ participation at the Germany 2011 Fifa Women World Cup finals.
2011: Labour party plans takeover of Ebonyi
THE Labour Party of Nigeria has said that it will not employ any form of violence or other means capable of jeopardizing its aspiration to wrestle political power from the ruling party in Ebonyi State in next year’s general election.
3 Anglican priests dismissed
Three priests (names withheld) have been summarily dismissed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Egbu, Anglican Communion, Professor Emmanuel U. Iheagwam.
