Senate urges FG to grant Achebe state burial
THE Senate yesterday urged the Federal Government to grant the late novelist, Professor Chinua Achebe, a state burial and name a major federal highway or street in Abuja after him.
Rooney in line for England captaincy boost
Wayne Rooney could be handed the England captaincy for the May 29 friendly against the Republic of Ireland as national team boss Roy Hodgson looks to boost the star’s flagging confidence.
Unpaid salaries: Labour petitions Imo govt
ORGANISED labour in public service has petitioned Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, urging him to positively engage labour leaders in the state to resolve ongoing industrial dispute over non-payment of six months salaries .
Water treatment device: A weapon to control water-borne diseases
In finding a cost-effective solution to the problem, some students of TCNN Staff Secondary School, Jos, Plateau State, came up with a water treatment device. They spoke with Vanguard Learning at the University of Lagos during the 9th edition of the annual Nigerian Secondary Schools Science Fair and Quiz Competition organised by Genius Illumina where they exhibited the device. Excerpts
Parents responsible for exam malpractice – Expert
A SENIOR lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Kehinde Ayoola, has blamed desperate parents for the increasing rate of examination malpractice.
UNESCO trains 50 female students on investigative journalism
The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has trained no fewer than 50 female student-journalists in 11 tertiary institutions in the South-West on investigative journalism.
Keyamo, Ikimi, Ekiyor back Jonathan on emergency rule
WARRI—chairman, Transition Committee, Patani Local Government Council, Delta State, Dr. Chris Ekiyor; Lagos lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo and Warri-based activist, Mr. Oghenjabor Ikimi, have called on Nigerians, especially Northern leaders, to support President Goodluck Jonathan in his battle against Boko Haram insurgents.
We’ll punish Eagles – Kenya
Football Kenya Federation is worried over Nigeria’s continued silence on Super Eagles’ itinerary for the return leg of the 2014 World Cup qualifier between the Harambee Stars of Kenya and the Super Eagles.
AFN moves golden league to P/H
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Wednesday announced the shifting of its Golden League third leg, originally scheduled for Ilorin, to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).
Globalscan has failed to deliver on destination inspection – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said that Global Scansystems, one of the Destination Inspection agencies, has failed to deliver on its contract with the Federal Government.
Firm targets 5million youths for capacity building, leadership training
Samsung Electronics West Africa has re-affirmed its commitment to facilitating youth empowerment and leadership in Africa, through its African Youth Leadership Programme (AYLP).
