Local Government funds are secured in Borno-Aisami, Magumeri LG chairman
Alhaji Modu Aisami is the Caretaker Chairman of Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. In this Interview with INUSA NDAHI in Maiduguri, he bares his mind on the achievements recorded in his council.
Race for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches climax
The struggle for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches a climax this weekend with 21 countries chasing 10 tickets to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea next January and February.
EFCC arrests Daniel, Akala, Doma
The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested former governors of Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa states Gbenga Daniel, Adebayo Alao-Akala and Akwe Doma.
Educationists urge parents to address mass failure in exams
Some educationists in Enugu State have urged parents to assist teachers in educating their children and wards to reduce cases of mass failure in examinations
Fighting rages as Gaddafi’s control is reduced to 20 square kilometres
Intense fighting raged in Sirte on Thursday after forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi’ tried to break a siege of the ousted strongman’s hometown by fighters loyal to Libya’s new regime.
Russia’s big spenders Anzhi target Tevez
Russia’s big spenders Anzhi Makhachkala are reportedly trying to convince Manchester City’s disgruntled striker Carlos Tevez to join recent signing Samuel Eto’o at the free-spending Caucasus side.
Exams: Gov blames teachers for mass failure
The Acting Governor of Niger, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, has attributed the recent mass failure of the state’s students in external examinations to the unprofessional attitude of teachers in the state.
Apple’s legend, Jobs had transformed our lives, says Obama
World leaders, tech giants, and countless ordinary people have paid tribute to Steve Jobs after his death, marvelling at how the Apple visionary made modern life more user-friendly.
How do you solve a problem like Leo Messi?
As problem players go, Lionel Messi is not an obvious candidate. By common consensus the world’s best player, he is shy and softly spoken off the pitch and is more likely to be found playing on his PlayStation than tearing up the dance-floor in his local nightclub.
Provost identifies causes of mass failure in exams
The Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Okene, Dr Iyela Ajayi, has identified dying culture of reading among students as the major cause of mass failure in public examinations.
Workers’ strike: Mr. President must honour agreements
It has been said that no nation can develop beyond the level of its education. In other words, education is the live-wire of any serious nation which aspires to attain the highest level of development.
Mikel speaks on $5,000 lateness fine
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says he has drawn a line beneath the $5,000 fine imposed on him for reporting late to the Nigeria camp ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja
Wayne Rooney’s father held in betting inquest
The father of Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney was among nine men arrested on Thursday over betting irregularities in a Scottish Premier League match, police sources said.
Jonathan lauds teachers’ contributions to nation building
President Goodluck Jonathan has commended Nigerian teachers for their contributions to nation building.
Ex-Works Minister, Lawal, knows fate Dec 12
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, adjourned till December 12 to rule on the application by former Minister of Works, Housing and Urban Development, Dr Hassan Lawal,seeking to quash two separate charges preferred against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Oba accused of raping corps member granted bail
After spending about four months at the Ilesa prison for allegedly raping a 26 year old corp member, Miss Helen Okpara, an Osun state High Court sitting in Osogbo, Wednesday granted bail to the Alowa of Ilowa in Obokun Local Government Area of the state, Oba Adebukola Alli.
