FADE challenges govts over possible hurricane in Lagos
As United States of America continues to battle with the devastating effects of the recent Hurricane Sandy in the area, Foundation Against Desert Encroachment, FADE, Africa, has challenged the Federal and Lagos State governments to urgently put some measures in place for both long-term and short-term purposes to mitigate the possible effects of the calamity in Nigeria.
9 injured as police, okada riders clash in Ibadan
A bloody clash between policemen and commercial motorcylists popularly called okada yesterday in Ibadan left no fewer than seven policemen and two commercial okada riders injured.
FERMA to begin repair of Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Egbe highway
Mr Babatunde Ige, the Kwara Coordinator, Federal Road Maintenance Agency, said on Wednesday that approval had been given for the rehabilitation of Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Egbe highway to ease traffic flow during the Christmas period.
Police arraign beggar for absconding with colleagues’ N250,000
The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a beggar, Aminat Aliyu, 48, before an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly absconding with N250,000 belonging to one Malam Ya’u Yusuf and 11 other beggars.
US Elections: Jonathan congratulates Obama
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated President Barack Obama over his re-election as the President of the United States of America.
A statement issued by the special Adviser to the President Dr Reuben Abati quoted the president as saying that he “looks forward to continuing to build on Nigeria’s and Africa’s developmental collaboration with the United States in the next four years”.
Sunshine Stars appoint Abimbola as new Technical Adviser
Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Wednesday in Abuja announced the appointment of Samuel Abimbola as its new Technical Adviser.
