Tuareg rebel chiefs seek refuge in Niger after rout in Mali
The vice-president and two military chiefs from a Tuareg rebel group have fled to Niger after being driven from their last stronghold in Mali by Islamist fighters, a security source said Friday.
Crowd witness Lagos, Cross Country boss’ N595m case
The legal battle between Lagos State Government and Chairman, Cross Country Transport Limited, Mr. Bube Okorodudu, yesterday, drew a large crowd at the Lagos State High Court.
Group to Edo electorate: Vote your conscience not money
THE Benin Consultative Group, BCG, has urged the people of the state not to allow monetary inducement force them into voting a governorship candidate that will take the state back to the dark days.
Team Nigeria ‘ll shock Nigerians – Onyali
AS the zero hour approaches swiftly for the Olympics, one of Nigeria’s most decorated female athletes, Mary Onyali Omagbami has dismissed fears that pressure on athletes may make them fumble at the London showpiece.
Edo Guber: Oshiomhole declares Friday half day for Edo workers
EDO State government has declared Friday a half working day, with a view to enable workers in the employment of the state prepare for Saturday’s governorship election.
New electricity tariff: PHCN customers protest hike
…As official asks customers to pay N25,000 for pre-paid meter
As the new tariff regime by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) commences, customers have protested arbitrary increase in their electricity bill for the month of June 2012.
