Back to School: Lagos Assembly trains workers on English Language
In its bid to improve the skills, efficiency and make its workers compete favourably with their counterparts, Lagos House of Assembly has embarked on intensive training programme on English Language and effective speaking for its workers who are involved in legislative and administrative departments.
Yola muslims mark Sallah amidst tight security
MUSLIM faithful in Adamawa, Tuesday, observed the Eid-el- Kabir amidst tight security, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. Adamawa is one of the three north eastern states affected by the emergency rule proclaimed by President Goodluck Jonathan due to terrorist activities.
FCT minister urges 76,000 muslims to pray for Nigeria
FCT Minister, Sen. Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday urged the 76,000 Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to pray against insecurity in Nigeria. A statement issued from Saudi Arabia by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Muhammad Sule, said the minister gave the advice when he addressed some Nigerian pilgrims in Mount Arafat.
Auto mechanics seek computer training to repair modern vehicles – Survey
Following the influx of sophisticated cars into the country from different parts of the world, auto mechanics in Nigeria have called for special training on the use of computers to repair faulty vehicles
ASUU strike: Police stop Ebonyi varsity teachers protest
OVER 100 armed policemen dispatched under the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, Maigari Dikko, yesterday, prevented members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Ebonyi State University, EBSU, Abakaliki chapter from peacefully protesting against Federal government’s inability to address critical issues surrounding the education sector in the country.
Delta amnesty chairman blasts Tinubu over comments
CHAIRMAN of the Delta State chapter of the Phase II of the amnesty programme, ‘Gen’ Kingsley Muturu, yesterday, berated former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, for statements credited to him that the amnesty programme was a drain pipe.
Ethiopian FA to investigate ‘attack on Nigeria team bus’
The Ethiopian Football Association has said it will investigate Nigeria’s claim fans attacked their team bus after the countries’ World Cup play-off in Addis Ababa on Sunday.
2,500 children die of malnutrition in Niger – UN
More than 2,500 children under five have died of malnutrition in Niger this year, the UN Children Fund said Wednesday.
Shutdown: Senate leaders announce deal to avert US default
US Senate leaders took a giant step Wednesday toward averting a global fiscal shock by unveiling a plan to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and end the government shutdown.
Rising cases of suicide worries South Africa police
Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the South African Police Minister, has expressed concern over rising cases of suicide amongst police officers in the country.
Boko Haram: Group chides northern politicians, calls for protection of civilian JTF
Human rights organisation, Youth and Conflict Resolution Initiatives, YCRI, has called on the governors of Yobe and Borno states as well as other prominent political leaders from the north to pay more attention on how to tackle the boko haram insurgency instead of dissipating energy on 2015 elections.
