WPC announces finalists for Excellence Awards
When President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan launched Nigeria’s Gas Revolution in March this year, many may have thought it would be another one of those “white elephant dreams”. But one year on, the Federal Government has shown its resolve to ensure that the revolution, aided by the Gas Master Plan becomes a reality through the provision of infrastructure.
Ecopetrol Earmarks $8.48B for 2012 Capex
Ecopetrol has reported its approved investment plan for the year 2012 and the update of the strategic plan for the Corporate Group for the 2012-2020 period.
Ojukwu’s death, great loss to Nigeria – Oduah
Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, has described the demise of Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as a great loss not only to the Igbo nation, but also to the larger Nigerian society.
Yakubu ‘ll shame critics, says Blackburn boss
Blackburn coach, Steve Kean has declared that striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni will return to his best and shame his critics.
Woman nabbed writing exams for Rep
POLICEMEN from the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, of Abia State Police Command, have arrested one Chetachi Obi, said to be an aide to the member of a Federal Constituency in House of Representatives for alleged impersonation and examination fraud in the on-going November/December NABTEB examination.
Hajj: 44 Nigerians die in Saudi Arabia – NAHCON
-The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday confirmed that 44 Nigeria pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia during the hajj.
Man, 30, found dead at National Theatre
A corpse was on Thursday found at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
New WikiLeaks ‘spy files’ show global surveillance industry
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange launched the website’s new project Thursday, the publication of files it claims shows a global industry that gives dictatorships tools to spy on their citizens.
UN calls for funds to remove Libya explosives
A top UN official called on Thursday for global funding to expedite the removal of thousands of unexploded ordnance littering Libya in the wake of the eight-month revolt against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
Thousands flee communities as farmers, herdsmen clash
Security forces have been deployed in Guma Local Government in Benue after communal clashes killed at least eight and forced thousands to flee their homes, police and witnesses said on Thursday.
NPL board to discourse Super 4, Sponsorship
The board of the Nigerian Premier League will today meet to deliberate on issues concerning the commencement of the Super Four and other issues affecting the league.
