MTN,Change-A-Life, battle malaria at Makoko
One common disease threatening the inhabitants of Makoko, a suburb of Lagos, is malaria. This is as a result of the humid and aquatic nature of the environment.
Petroleum minister reassures industry, outlines agenda
Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, the Minister of Petroleum Resources was at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas last month where she engaged Nigerian journalists including Hector Igbikiowubo, Editor of Sweet Crude on contemporary issues concerning the Nigerian oil and gas industry, including the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), her agenda for the industry and the outcome of her consultations with international oil and gas companies at the conference and exhibition.
World Cup: South Africa drops Benni McCarthy
Hosts of the 2010 World Cup, South Africa has today released the names of 23 players for the World Cup starting on June 11. Absent on the Bafana Bafana squad is Premiership and national team star player, Benni McCarthy
Akala to pay teachers 27.5% salary increase
TEACHERS in Oyo State who have been waiting endlessly for the implementation of 27.5 per cent salary increase will smile very soon.
OPEC officials say no need for emergency meeting
DOHA, Qatar Several key OPEC ministers on Sunday dismissed the need for an emergency meeting to address oil prices that have fallen by over 10 percent in just days, but voiced concern about the impact of the Greek debt crisis on crude markets.
Cleric makes case for emergence of good leaders
THE Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of Nigerian Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, has called for prayers so that good leaders would continue to emerge to steer the ship of the nation.
