Jonathan asks if violence a sign of ‘end times’
President Goodluck Jonathan has questioned whether deadly Islamist attacks on churches in his country and other violence worldwide could be signs of coming "end times".
A bridge of promise
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan must have forgotten that construction of a second Niger Bridge was one of his 91 campaign promises. It took the visit of a delegation from the South-East to nudge to momentary wakefulness on the bridge.
2013: The unfolding intrigues ahead of the centenary
The year ending today has undoubtedly thrown up its fair share of political intrigues and razzmatazz, but the year following it would surely shape the destiny of the nation for the foreseeable future.
Gov Wada to be discharged soon
…As Mark, Anenih, Suswam’s wife visit him
ABUJA – Following the fast recovery rate of Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State to treatment at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, the governor may be discharged any time from now.
Editors decry incessant harassment, detention of journalists
LAGOS — The Nigerian Guild of Editors has condemned the incessant harassment, brutalities and detention without trial of journalists across the country while performing their duties.
How we averted bomb attacks at Christmas – Jonathan
ABUJA—President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday, said but for the effective role of the security agencies, the Boko Haram sect would have carried out deadly bombings during the Christmas celebration.
Investors gain N151.36bn despite yuletide break
The value of investors’ equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, gained N151.36 billion to end the Christmas week on a positive note.
External reserves drop by $80m – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the nation’s external reserve has dropped by 80 million dollars (about N12.4 billion).
A challenging 2012 for Nigerian insurers
Year 2012 has been a very challenging one for insurance operators in the country. ROSEMARY ONUOHA reviews some of the major events that shaped the industry in the course of the year.
Delta judge escapes kidnap attempt
WARRI—THE suit by Itsekiri host communities against Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, over alleged diversion of N1 billion meant for development of oil-bearing areas has been adjourned, following an attempt by suspected kidnappers to kidnap the judge handling the case, Justice Marshall Umukoro
BT technology can assist Nigeria’s food security – Solomon
Just as there have been calls for adoption of genetically modified crops in Africa as a means of providing food for the teeming population, so also there have been objections to its introduction based on ethical and moral issues. Our Correspondent, JIMOH BABATUNDE presents the views of Prof. Bamidele Solomon and Dr. Diran Makinde on this debate.
