Auchi Poly debunks report of involvement in PDP chieftain’s death
Management of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, has denied recent media reports that the institution was involved in the recent murder of a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Mr. Ahmad Inu-Umoru, who was shot dead by suspected cultists in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area.
Prove yourselves with local clubs, Iorfa tells ex-internationals
Former International, Dominic Iorfa revealed his dislike for former teammates who are clamouring to coach the national teams with no requisite experience.
UNESCO elects Nigeria, 30 others new members of executive board
United Nations – Nigeria and 31 other countries were on Wednesday in Paris elected into the executive board of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). A UN statement said the ongoing 36th session of the General Conference elected board members to four-year terms on the basis of a geographical allocation. Nigeria, Namibia, Ethiopia, […]
Police uncover kidnappers’ hideout in Akure
The police in Akure have uncovered the hideout of a gang of kidnappers operating in Akure and its environs.
Woman, 38, arraigned for biting off neighbour’s nose
A 38-year-old woman, Monica Edosa, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ikpoba-Okha Area Customary Court sitting at Idogbo in Edo for allegedly biting off her neighbour’s nose
Nuclear-powered electricity a major priority in Jonathan’s administration – Envoy
United Nations Nigeria’s Deputy Envoy at the UN, Bukun-Olu Onemola, said on Wednesday that the introduction of nuclear-powered electricity remained a major priority of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
London confab highlights usage of text messaging in Nigeria
The London Conference on Cyberspace has cited the usage of text messaging in Nigeria as one of the ways development actors provide services to local communities.
Bayern ‘s win soured by Schweinsteiger injury blow
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger’s broken collarbone was a bitter blow, despite the 3-2 win over Napoli which keeps his side top of Group A in the Champions League.
Alex Ferguson hails Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the contribution of Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United talisman orchestrated a 2-0 Champions League victory over Otelul Galati from central midfield.
Shell resumes exports of crude at Forcados
Anglo-Dutch oil group Shell said on Wednesday it had resumed exports of crude from its Nigeria’s Forcados terminal after repairs to a damaged supply pipeline.
Man jailed for stealing ram valued at N16,000
A Minna Magistrates’ court on Wednesday sentenced one Danjuma Adamu to one-month imprisonment for stealing a ram belonging to one Salisu Isa.
Clashes erupt after anti-Wall Street protests shut down US port
Clashes broke out between masked protesters and police here early Thursday after a day of peaceful anti-Wall Street protests shut down one of the United States’ busiest ports.
JTF recovers 1,000 firearms in Maiduguri arms mop-up
Soldiers from a special military unit deployed to end the violence in the city of Maiduguri on Tuesday launched a house-to-house search for weapons following an October 31 deadline for residents to turn in weapons.
Ranieri vows to keep faith with old guard
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri said he will keep faith with his battle-hardened veterans as he bids to drag the team out of their league slump.
One-month old baby receives salary in Zamfara
A one-month old baby, said to hold a diploma, was on the Nigerian government payroll, officials have discovered, exposing the levels to which corruption runs country
Stop further squandering of the nation’s resources, Group tells FG
Eminent leaders of thought in the country under the aegis of Project Nigeria Movement have called on the Federal Government to stop further squandering of the nation’s resources on amending the 1999 Constitution.
