First troops of west African force arrive in G.Bissau
Some 70 soldiers of a west African force arrived Thursday in Guinea-Bissau on a mission to restore stability after the country's April 12 coup, as the prime minister of a transitional government took office.
Call Buhari to order, cleric tells Jonathan
ADO-EKITI – CATHOLIC Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to call the former Head of State, General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd), who recently threatened that the country would be bloody if the 2015 election was rigged, to order.
Why we exempted Itsekiri youths from Amnesty – Kuku
ABUJA—SPECIALAdviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Matters and Chairman of Amnesty Office, Mr Kingsley Kuku, yesterday, told the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, that they should prevail on the President to include Itsekiri militants that were exempted from the Amnesty Programme.
FG reviews projects, consultancy remunerations
Federal Government has reviewed road projects and remunerations paid road consultants in the country, with a view to prioritising projects and saving money.
FG trains 1m youths
As part of efforts to restore the country’s industrial sector to its glorious days, the Federal Government has concluded plans to train one million youths through the National Industrial Revolution Plan, NIRP, to create employment, wealth and reduce poverty.
Fire outbreaks: 13 killed in Delta
NO fewer than 15 persons lost their lives in various fire incidents in Delta State, while property worth over N12 billion was rescued, state Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Tony Nwaka, has said.
