Complaints trail pensioners’ verification exercise
COMPLAINTS and frustration have trailed the biometric exercise that ends this weekend across the country as many pensioners claimed they have not been screened due to shortage of manpower and equipment.
I am guilty of this count, but not in the Koran – Abdulmutallab
A Nigerian man dubbed the “underwear bomber” pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to blow up a US-bound airliner on Christmas Day 2009, saying he had sought to avenge the killing of Muslims.
British throne: Cameron takes royal succession to Commonwealth
Commonwealth leaders will discuss proposals to change the rules of succession for the British throne when they meet in Australia later this month, Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday.
Daniel docked !
Former Ogun state governor, Gbenga Daniel was Wednesday arraigned at the state High Court in Abeokuta over a 16-count charge ranging of stealing, failure to declare assets and fraudulent conversion of public funds by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
16 in camp for Olympic qualifiers as NVBF intensifies preparation
Sixteen players are now in camp for the African Beach Volleyball Olympic qualifiers in Abuja this month, Patrick Abobi, the Secretary, Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), said on Tuesday.
British government urges overhaul of football
The British government on Wednesday recommended wide-ranging reforms of English football, calling for a new licensing system to monitor debt levels at clubs across the country.
