Nigeria has recorded remarkable success in democracy – Ndoma-Egba
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, Senate Leader Chief Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has said that the country has recorded remarkable achievement since the enthronement of democracy after many years of military rule.
NAFDAC seizes $250,000 contaminated bread improver
AN ESTIMATED $250,000.00 worth of contaminated bread improver (Edlen Dough Conditioner) imported from the USA has been confiscated at the Onne Port in Rivers State by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
Why 16,000 JAMB results were cancelled – Minister
By CALEB AYANSINA ABUJA — Minister of Education, Prof. Ruquayyatu Rufa’i, has explained that 16,000 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results were cancelled by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, because of examination malpractices by the candidates. Rufa’i spoke through Mr. Julius Ameh, yesterday, in Abuja, during the presentation of the Teachers’ Guide for […]
Two use magical ring to gang rape 19-yr-old student
TWO young men have been remanded in Agodi Prison by an Ibadan Magistrate Court for allegedly using a magical ring to abduct and gang-rape a 19-year-old secondary school girl in Ibadan.
Road crashes: FRSC declares four states, FCT notorious
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has declared four states and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as notorious with records of highest number of road traffic crashes and fatalities in the country.
Emergency rule: FG denies fleeing of Nigerians to Niger
The Federal Government, yesterday, denied reports that over 6,000 Nigerians flew to Niger Republic after fleeing from the operations of the Joint Task Force, JTF, in Borno State.
Emergency rule: Reps deny Jonathan access to funds of affected states, LGAs
By OKEY NDIRIBE & EMMAN OVUAKPORIE ABUJA—The House of Representatives, yesterday, reversed its earlier endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan’s request to utilise funds of states and local governments under emergency rule. The affected states are Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. The resolution was passed following a motion moved by Rep. Ibrahim El-Sudi (PDP, Taraba), which was […]
U20 face World Cup test today
The readiness of Nigeria’s U20 team for next month’s World Cup in Turkey will be tested today by defending Toulon International Tournament champions Mexico.
Fani-Kayode dumps PDP for APC
Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has dumped Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, for All Progres-sives Congress, APC, describing PDP as a party that lacks discipline, fairness and internal cohesion.
Democracy Day: IG orders AIGs, CPs to beef up security
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed Assistant Inspectors General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, in the country to ensure a secure, peaceful and hitch-free anniversary by carrying out effective and efficient deployment of police personnel.
Nnamani to Jonathan: Declare state of emergency on corruption
FORMER Senate President, Ken Nnamani, yesterday, called on President Goodluck Jonathan to declare a state of emergency on corruption, if that will address the problem.
