Union decries lack of due diligence in power privatisation
WORKERS of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, have advised Nigerians to discountenance media reports that some 135 indigenous and international firms are conducting physical due diligence on 17 power units that have been put for sale by the Federal Government under the privatization progrmme.
Akunyili vs Ngige: Court declares judgment Wednesday
The Court of Appeal in Enugu has reserved judgment for Wednesday in the election petition filed by Prof. Dora Akunyili challenging the election of Sen. Chris Ngige.
Unibadan offers automatic scholarship to 75 first class graduates
The University of Ibadan on Monday offered automatic scholarship to its 75 first class graduates in the 2010/2011 academic session to study post graduate programmes of their choice in the university.
Herbal medicine may cause more harm than good, says Nephrologist
A nephrologist, Dr. Habibu Galadanci has cautioned people on the use of herbal medicine.
Cleric to Jonathan: Jettison planned fuel subsidy removal
General Overseer of Church of Foursquare Gospel in Nigeria, Rev. Felix Meduoye, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to shun the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products, saying he should instead, concentrate on how to solve the energy problem facing the country.
Military can tackle internal security challenges, says GOC
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Marwa, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Armoured Division, has assured the nation that the Nigerian military is capable of tackling the current internal security challenges.
Equatorial Guineans back 2 terms for president
More than 99 percent of Equatorial Guineans in votes counted so far have backed constitutional changes to limit presidents to serving two terms in a referendum dismissed by the opposition as a sham.
Husband accuses wife of calling his mother a harlot, wants divorce
A man, Mr Tajudeen Adenekan, 53, on Friday told the Igando Customary Court, Lagos, that his wife, Kuburat, called his mother a harlot, and therefore, sought the dissolution of their 12-year-old marriage.
Plateau Utd relegates despite 1-0 win, Zamfara too
Plateau United has been relegated from the Nigerian Premier league following their slim 1-0 goal win over Federation Cup winners, Heartland of Owerri at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos.
Nigerian envoy commends Nollywood stars’ professionalism
Dr Dalhatu Tafida, the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, has commended Nigerian Nollywood stars for the high degree of professionalism they have brought into the country’s film industry.
Oshiomhole’s education policy: Three years in perspectives
A LOT of people have always praised the Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole-led administration for the infrastructural development in Edo State.
Marabout, 2 others bag 4-year jail for abduction, sale of children
A Minna Chief Magistrates’ court on Friday sentenced three people, including a Marabout to four years imprisonment for abduction and attempted sale of an 11-year-old boy to ritualists.
Christian Wins Glo Naija Sings season 3!
After weeks of thrilling performances and all, Abuja based upcoming singer Christian has become the winner of Glo Naija Sings season 3!
Oil demand, prices to drop over time – Alison-Madueke
Nigerian energy minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, said, yesterday, in Doha, Qatar that the global oil market was not currently over supplied, adding, however, that she expected oil prices and demand to drop over a period of time.
3SC Survives relegation, beat Lobi 1-0
Shooting Stars yesterday survived relegation from the Nigerian Premier League by defeating Lobi Stars of Makurdi 1-0 at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan in the last game of the season.
Expect changes – Keshi
Stephen Keshi says changes will be made in Eagles and one of his assistants, Daniel Amokachi has confirmed that the changes would not only be tactical but also in the selection of players. And this will mean dropping those who do not meet their standards.
