Climate change, low resources, hunger threathen global health – ActionAid
AS the world comes to the end of the era of cheap food, a call for urgent action for large scale agriculture to counter depleted natural resources of the world and and rising food prices has gone out to world leaders. As they meet next month for the G20, the leaders have been charged to put the triple crisis of climate change, desolated natural resources and rocketing food prices at the top of the agenda.
Killing of NTA reporter: Boko Haram claims responsibility
A purported spokesman for a Nigerian Islamist sect on Monday claimed responsibility for the weekend murder of a state television journalist, the first such attack targeting the media.
Wenger sympathises with Manchester United
LONDON – Manchester United found an unlikely ally in the form of Arsene Wenger on Monday, as the Arsenal coach sought to downplay the significance of United’s 6-1 drubbing by title rivals Manchester City. Sunday’s defeat was United’s heaviest in the history of the Premier League (since 1992) and their worst loss at Old Trafford […]
WikiLeaks suspends publishing due to lack of funds
The whistleblowing website WikiLeaks said Monday it was suspending publishing classified US diplomatic files to focus instead on fundraising “to ensure our future survival”.
Sovereign Wealth Fund is unconstitutional,says Lagos lawmaker
A Lagos lawmaker, Dr Ajibayo Adeyeye, has described the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) as unconstitutional and urged the Federal Government to give more resources to state and local governments.
‘Take your mind off Nigerian football to avoid heart-related illnesses’
A medical practitioner has advised Nigerians to take their minds off the recent poor showings of the country’s national football teams so as to avoid suffering heart-related illnesses.
FRSC advises against use of Boxer bikes for commercial purposes
Mrs Mary Wakawa, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Taraba has advised commercial motorcyclists against the use of specialised motorcycles for their business.
US pulls out ambassador from Syria – Diplomats
The U.S. has pulled its ambassador out of Syria over security concerns after his cultivation of contacts with protesters led to attacks on his embassy and residence by backers of President Bashar al-Assad, diplomats said on Monday.
Between ‘The Animal spirit of capitalism’ and the petroleum subsidy debate (2)
THE NNPC which was set up to prospect and explore oil like its counterparts in Iran, Libya, Venezuela, Brazil etc, suddenly became a net importer and distributor of imported fuel.
Why court extended Baba Suwe’s detention order, by NDLEA
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency NDLEA, yesterday, said the extra 15 days granted by a Federal High Court in Lagos for it to keep ace actor and popular comedian, Babatunde Omidina aka, Baba Suwe, in its custody is a clear confirmation that the scanning machine used in screening the actor at the airport was not defective.
Adeboye takes peace initiative to Archbishop of Canterbury
IN continuation of his subtle shuttle diplomacy to seek global peace, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury and Head of the Anglican Communion, Dr. Rowan Williams.
