University of Lagos shut!
In an attempt quell the growing protests by students of University of Lagos (Unilag) over the renaming of the school by President Goodluck Jonathan to Moshood Abiola University the authorities of the institution have announced the closure of the institution.
Police in Edo smash robbery syndicate
A seven- man robbery gang, which had terrorised residents of Benin City, Edo State, in the past one week, met their waterloo, yesterday, when they were intercepted by battle ready policemen, who laid siege to them.
Bomb threat mars Democracy Day celebration in Benue
MAKURDI—alleged threat by an Islamic sect to bomb Makurdi, Benue State capital, yesterday, stalled Democracy Day celebration in the city as the state government unofficially cancelled events.
Why we must restructure Nigeria now, by Ezeife
Yenagoa – Former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has said the predicted break up of Nigeria as a corporate entity by the United States in 2015 can only be avoided if the country was urgently restructured.
Peru lessons will help us beat Namibia – Keshi
After yesterday’s training session in Calabar, Stephen Keshi simply said this: “We are fine and ready for the match. I think that we have the team to make Nigerians happy.”
Gombe commences work on mini hydro-electric plant
Gombe State government has concluded plans to commence work on the Gombe State mini hydro-electric power plant and a second regional water supply scheme from Balanga Dam.
Appoint Governing Council now, UNIBEN ASUU urges FG
BENIN – THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Benin chapter, yesterday, appealed to the Federal Government to urgently reconstitute the University’s Governing Council to ensure the smooth running of the institution.
A-B-O-M-I-N-A-T-I-O-N: Masquerade rapes undergraduate nursing mother
Tension mounts in Opi, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State as masquerades took turn in the series of rape stories synonymous with the community. The alleged rape of a female student, Ngozika Ugwu, presented mixed feelings and reactions to what may have bedevilled the community in the recent past.
The fresh controversy on SIM card registration
A little over a week ago, fresh controversy erupted in the public domain about an exercise whose outcome the nation is awaiting – SIM card registration.
Democracy Day: Still a long way to go – Imoke
CALABAR—AS the country marks 13 years of democratic rule, Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has said that despite the remarkable success recorded within the period, especially in the state, the country still has a long way to go.
Democracy Day: Jang calls for prayers, patriotism
Jos – Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has called for prayers, tolerance, sacrifice and patriotism as the country marks 13 years of unbroken democracy.
