Senate in 2011:Suspicions, controversy trail legislative activism
YEAR 2011 saw two Senate terms; it was the twilight year of the Sixth Senate as well as the year of birth of the Seventh Senate. The year, which was also heralded by general elections in the country witnessed a flurry of legislative activities.
NUC sets standards for 13 postgraduate disciplines
Determined to have a maintain standard for operation of academic programme at the post graduate level of nation’s university education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has developed benchmark for minimum academic standards for thirteen post graduate disciplines.
OLYMPICS: Sports Minister, Fashola to unveil countdown clock
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Raji Fasola (SAN) and the Minister of Sports, Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi are expected to jointly unveil the Olympic Countdown Clock of the Nigeria Olympic Committee scheduled for this Saturday as part of her 60th year of Olympism and preparation towards the London 2012 Olympic Games .
Panel recommends ibadan poly be converted to varsity
The visitation panel to the Polytechnic Ibadan which was set up by Governor Abiola Ajimobi has recommended that the institution be converted to Oyo State University.
Vehicles, fuel top import for the month of December
USED and new vehicles as well as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) topped imports into the country for the month of December against the envisaged increase in the importation of rice at this time of the year.
FIFA’s non interference policy and the future of Nigerian football
THERE is enough evidence to empirically establish that Nigerian football is in disarray. For the first time since 1986, Nigeria has failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup finals.
Islamic school bombed in Sapele
TEN children were critically injured in another bomb explosion that hit an Islamic school in Sapele, Delta State, on Tuesday. It was the second of such attack in three weeks.
Labour bewails poor public healthcare delivery in Nigeria
THE poor state of health delivery in the country came to fore once again at the 36th National Executive Council, NEC, of Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, MHWUN, at Owerri, Imo State.
Edo to partner FG on child labour
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said his government will partner the Federal Government to fight against trafficking in persons and child labour.
FG targets 20 dams for hydro power
The Federal Government plans to explore the use of dams across the country to boost the country’s electricity supply, Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe has said.
Gunmen wipe out family of 3 in Jos
It was another day of wailing in Plateau State, yesterday, as a family of three was wiped out by gunmen, who stormed their abode at Wereng, Riyom Local Government Area, Tuesday night.
