Beyond emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
The declaration of a state of emergency by the President in the three states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa is a welcome development. Although, in actual fact, it is overdue, but it is never too late. Considering the number of people who have died in the hands of the Boko Haram insurgents, nothing is too much to bring peace to these affected states, and for that matter, the whole country.
Bundesliga: Bayern win, Dortmund slump
Bayern Munich came from two goals down to seal a 4-3 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach, while their Champions League opponents, Borussia Dortmund, lost 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim on the final day of the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Press lambast Mourinho after cup final loss
MADRID- The day after Atletico Madrid ended 14 years of hurt to finally beat Real Madrid 2-1 and lift the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spanish press was left to reflect on a disappointing season for Los Merengues and almost certainly the final chapter in Jose Mourinho’s time in charge of Real. […]
Residents flee after air raids on Boko Haram
Residents of an insurgent stronghold in northeast Nigeria fled their homes Saturday as military fighter jets and helicopters carried out heavy air strikes on Boko Haram Islamist camps.
ICPC to install free toll line for information on corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it is planning to install free toll line for Nigerians to report corrupt cases.
NAMA cancels its planned closure of airspace
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) staff have suspended the industrial action slated to start on Monday to press home their demand for additional welfare package.
