Proposed National Confab: Itsekiri youths laud Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to convoke a National Conference has been described as the most courageous step ever taken by any Nigerian leader, particularly in the quest to tackle the ‘national question.’
Doctors strike shuts federal hospitals
THE National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday, made good its threat to begin a nationwide strike throwing Federal public hospitals in the country into confusion leaving patients in the hands of nurses and midwives.
Lagos almost self-sufficient in power generation – Fashola
Lagos State Government has said its energy reform initiatives are yielding positive result with the state close to being self-sufficient in its power needs.
Nigeria spent $4.2 bn on importation of cars in 2010 – Maku
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved the Automotive Industry Development Plan for the development of the nation’s automotive industry.
Banned Bin Hammam wants FIFA evidence in public domain
Former Asia football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam wants the evidence presented to FIFA that led to his life ban from football to be placed in the public domain, the Qatari said in a blog post on Monday.
FG to complete payment of electricity workers’ entitlements by December
Mr Beks Dagogo-Jack, the Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power, on Wednesday said the Federal Government would complete the payment of all outstanding entitlements of PHCN workers by December
Awoonor: A library destroyed by familiar fire
”Every old person who dies in Africa is like a library destroyed by fire”. An assertion by Ahmadou Hampate Ba that is beginning to make an inroad into our subconscious in the form of a clearer meaning. It was, and has always been a festival of ‘oneness’.
Boxing coach urges parents to support their wards
Sunday Nwamuda, the Proprietor, Sunny Clay Boxing Club, Lagos, on Wednesday implored parents to take the pains to watch their wards during competitions, to encourage them.
Made-in – Nigeria phone debuts
Plans have reached very advanced stage to launch two new Made-in-Nigeria mobile phone brands into the nation’s booming telephony market later this year, the Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association, PAPDAN has disclosed
Super Eagles camp opens Oct. 6 for Ethiopia/Nigeria showdown
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) on Wednesday said the Super Eagles would open camp in Abuja on Sunday, Oct. 6 for preparations against the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia.
Boko Haram: Appeal Court to hear Ndume’s appeal Nov.1
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday in Abuja reserved Nov. 1 for the hearing of an appeal in a no-case submission filed by Mohammed Ndume.
Wenger believes Mesut Ozil has revitalised Arsenal
Arsene Wenger believes his club record swoop for Mesut Ozil has revitalised Arsenal after the Germany midfielder inspired a 2-0 win over Napoli with his first goal for the Gunners
I have no interest in ManUtd return – Ferguson
Alex Ferguson says he has no interest in returning to Manchester United and that he has full confidence in David Moyes as manager of the reigning English Premier League champions.
Nigeria’s population will outstrip US as world’s population will rise to 9.7bn in 2050
The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation, as Nigeria’s population will outstrip that of the United State a French study said Wednesday.
Trader lures woman into sex slavery in Libya
For allegedly luring a woman into sex slavery in Libya, a trader, Iyabo Adefioye, was on Wednesday charged before a Somolu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Join National Confab Debate
After decades of agitation for a sovereign national conference, President Goodluck Jonathan during his 53rd independence anniversary broadcast announced the setting up of the National Conference Advisory Committee with Dr. Femi Okurounmu as Chairman and Dr. Akilu Indabawa as Secretary.
