Investors stake N142bn on FGN bonds
Investors’ appetite for Federal Government of Nigeria’s, FGN Bonds increased last week, with a significant improvement recorded in trading in the Over-the-Counter, OTC, Bond market, as investors staked N141.688 billion on 157.68 million units of bonds in 1,064 transactions.
IG to visit Obosi over banned militant group
THE Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Hafiz Ringim, is to visit the troubled Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area this week to interact with the leaders of thought in the area over the activities of an outlawed group, Adike Peace Foundation, APF.
2 dead, houses razed as Anambra communities clash
Soldiers and heavily armed policemen have been deployed to the village of Nkputu, Owerre Ezulaka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, following last Thursday’s killing of two persons in the renewed clash between the community and its Awuka, Ogbunka, neighbours.
African Cup of Nations draw date set
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations draw will be made on October 29 in Equatorial Guinea capital Malabo, the organisers said Sunday.
‘How my down syndrome-suffering son became an Olympics hero’
How will you feel as a young woman when the first fruit of your womb turns out to be physically challenged? What will be your reaction if the situation demands that you give up your profession as a medical doctor for teaching, for the sake of the child? How painful will it be to serve such a child all through your life?
Delie goal gives France win over Nigeria
SINSHEIM (AFP) – France opened their 2011 women’s World Cup with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Nigeria here Sunday thanks to Marie-Laure Delie’s goal in a crucial Group A encounter.
