Akpabio’s uncommon plans for the Senate – James
Mr. Bassey James, is Chancellor of Akpabio Centre for Leadership Development (ACLD) through which he aims to project lessons from Governor Godswill Akpabio’s legacies in Akwa Ibom State. He recently spoke to newsmen on sundry issues concerning Akwa Ibom and its leadership. Excerpts:
Why we are mum over Amaechi-Jonathan feud —IYC
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, yesterday, advanced reasons for its silence over the lingering political feud between Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and the President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that the feud was a distraction from the sufferings of the Ijaw ethnic settlements in the state.
Microsoft rated top employer in Africa
According to CRF Institute Top Employers in Africa Index, Microsoft has been certified for the second year running as one of Africa’s Top Employers in 2013/2014 for its operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa.
Odemwingie keen to impress at Cardiff
Peter Odemwingie is eager to get back to playing football following his £2.5 million ($3.8 million) transfer deadline day move to Cardiff City from English Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion.
Nigeria’s mobile app market worth over $1bn —Osamede
The Nigerian mobile application market was yesterday valued at over a $1 billion (N160 billion) and also viewed as capable of addressing the unemployment challenges in the country.
Peterside acquires TV in SA
Idah Peterside, the Nigerian ex international who is a soccer analyst on DSTV has added another feather to his cap.
Why Akwa Ibom lawmakers are not fighting Akpabio —Speaker
UYO—The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Sam Ikon has said the reasons why the state lawmakers are not fighting with the executive arm of government is that the interest of both arms of government is to meet the yearnings of the people, the electorate in the state, and not their personal interests. His […]
Cuba Radio, TV festival ‘ll strenghten bilateral ties with Nigeria — Maku
Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku has said the forthcoming Radio and Television Festival in Cuba will provide avenue to strengthen partnership between Nigeria and Cuba in the area of cultural relationship and exchange of information.
NABTEB releases 2013 May/June exams results
BENIN CITY—THE National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, Tuesday, released the results of the 2013 May/June National Business Certificate, NBC, and National Technical Certificate, NTC, Examinations, disclosing that 5,108 candidates were sanctioned for examination malpractices.
Enugu Best Farmers dare Golden Eaglets
First Best Farmers (FBF) soccer academy under the aegis of Dr. Mrs. Ify Nwobosi would have a foretaste of the firepower of the National Under-17 team today; in a friendly match slated to hold 4pm at the practice pitch of the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The match would be the Golden Eaglets’ 21st domestic friendly match and it promises to be a spectacle with FBF spoiling for battle.
