2012 first quarter deadline: Where is the cement?
Apparently, the pronouncement made by the Federal Government, last year, on its plans to make Nigeria self-sufficient in cement production by the first quarter of 2012 has not been realised. The cost of cement in the country is still on the high side as the economy enters the second quarter.
Sports Minister, NFF mourn with Yekini’s family
The Supervising Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi is saddened by the shocking and untimely death of Nigeria’s football maestro, Rashidi Yekini, even as The Nigeria Football Federation has described the death a great loss.
Nigerian writer, Babatude shortlisted for 2012 Caine Prize
Nigerian budding writer, Rotimi Babatunde is among the five short listed names for the 2012 prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing.
Terrorist attacks in Nigeria, Afghanistan, others threat to int’l peace – Ban
The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, says recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen are an indication that terrorism threat was still formidable.
Jailbreak foiled in Ivorian prison
Security forces on Friday foiled an attempted jailbreak in an Abidjan prison, with residents reporting heavy gunshots and mobilisation of troops from the Ivorian Republican Force (FRCI) within the courtyard.
LASG acquires 30 new fire-fighting vehicles
Acting Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Razak Fadipe, says the service has acquired 30 new fire-fighting vehicles to effectively combat fire outbreaks in the state.
