Eko 2012: Delta set to dethrone Rivers in cycling
Delta State has vowed to dethrone current cycling champions, River state during the 18th National Sports Festival holding in Lagos.
Oshiomhole dissolves cabinet ahead of Monday swearing-in
Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Friday dissolved the state executive council ahead of his swearing-in for a second term on Monday.
Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Yobe
Gunmen on Friday attacked the Divisional Police Station in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe and killed three policemen.
Ferguson sure Rooney will score 20 goals this season
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is certain that Wayne Rooney will score 20 goals this season — despite his relatively poor start to the campaign.
$38m needed to help victims of Nigeria floods – UN
About $38 million dollars (30 million euros) is needed to help over two million people made homeless by deadly floods that have ravaged Nigeria since July, the UN humanitarian agency said Friday.
Muslim leader wants veil for female students
Sheik Salaudeen Olayiwola, the President of Osun Muslim Community, has urged the state government to approve the use of hijab (veil) for Muslim female student in secondary schools.
