Fires guts 6 houses in Jos on Christmas Day
A Christmas day fire outbreak has destroyed six houses at the Nigeria Police Force, ‘A’ Division Barracks, Jos.
The fire started at about 9.00 p.m. from the top floor of the two-storey building.
Kwankwaso presents N219bn appropriation bill to the Assembly
Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has presented an aggregate Budget of N219, 281,273,481 for the 2014 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.
Group berates Tambuwai over comments on corruption against Jonathan
THE people of Niger Delta under the aegis of Niger Delta for Peace, Credible and Visionary Leadership, has berated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Aminu Tambuwal for accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of aiding corruption in the country.
I see hope, greater Nigeria in 2014 – Archbishop Okeke
Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, the Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Onitsha, has predicted that 2014 will be a year full of greater achievements for the country.
Oil prices up on escalating South Sudan violence
Crude edged higher in Asian trade Thursday on supply concerns following escalating violence in oil-producer South Sudan, but gains were capped as dealers sat on the sidelines awaiting fresh leads after the festive season.
Justice Kawu passes on at 85
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Saidu Kawu, has passed on at the age of 85.
Christmas: Fun seekers troop to eateries, recreational centres
Eateries, hotels and recreational centres in Abakaliki metropolis on Wednesday witnessed large turnout of holiday makers seeking Christmas relaxation and fun.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was large number of people who came to have fun and enjoy the Christmas public holiday in some of the tourist centres visited.
FG repatriates 508 Nigerians from Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 80 Nigerians of the 508 repatriated from Saudi Arabia arrived in the country on Wednesday, according to an official.
The Assistant Director, Relief and Rehabilitation at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Daniel Obot, disclosed this to newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Don’t heat up the polity, Jonathan tells politicians, statesmen
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday admonished politicians and statesmen that were heating up the polity saying that the country belongs to all Nigerians.
The President was speaking at the Christmas day service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Anglican Communion, Gwarimpa, Abuja.
He said that the nation belonged to every Nigerian;, “the common man, traditional rulers, religious leaders, our men, our women.”
Defections: Remain steadfast, Wada begs Kogi PDP members
Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi on Wednesday advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast in spite of the recent defections by some members to opposition parties in some parts of the country.
The governor spoke at Kpata, Bassa Local Government Area while inaugurating the permanent secretariat of PDP Ward 5 built at a cost of N7 million.
BUK set January 20th for exams
The Bayero University Management Committee has fixed January 20th for the 2012/2013 first semester examinations of the institution.
