Sect abducts 9 women, 27 others in Borno
No fewer than 36 people, including motorists and passengers, who were on their way to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, have been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists to an unknown destination.
NYG: Umar is star of Badminton
Mustafah Umar from Bauchi State was the star of the Badminton event of the on-going National Youth Games at the Abuja National Stadium.
Obasanjo’s letter unbecoming, self-serving and highly provocative – Jonathan
The Presidency has reacted to the letter written by ex President Olusegun Obasango accusing Jonathan of betraying the mandate of Nigerians who voted him to power, and had, instead, been pursuing selfish, personal and political interests based on the advice he received from unpatriotic aides.
Enyeama targets ‘long stay’ at Lille
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has spoken of his desire to make his stay at French club Lille a “long” one.
S.Africa’s ANC could miss chance to profit from ‘Madiba magic’
South Africa’s long goodbye to Nelson Mandela was seen as an opportunity for the ruling African National Congress to cement ties with the revered icon. Instead it has underscored the distance between him and its current leaders.
Farewell “Madiba” – The Great World Icon
The news of the sudden demise of the former South African President, Nelson Mandela “Madiba” on Thursday 5th December 2013 vibrated around the entire world like an earthquake or tsunami phenomenon.
Congo, Nigeria and India Malaria hardest-hit countries – WHO
The fight against malaria has saved 3.3 million lives worldwide since 2000 but the mosquito-borne disease still killed 627,000 people last year, mainly children in Africa, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
All contending issues with ASUU resolved- Wike
The Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that all contending issues between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government have been resolved. He made the disclosure in a statement following his meeting with the leadership of the union on Wednesday. He also lauded the patriotism and strong will demonstrated by […]
FEC okays N40.2bn for National Assembly complex renovation, third phase construction
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N40.2 billion for the construction of phase III of the National Assembly complex and renovation of the first and second phases of the complex.
Strike: FG/ASUU sign MoU
Following the withdawal of the ultimatum given to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and the confirmation of payment of N200bn by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the federal government and the Union, Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, in Abuja.
Reps stop sales of refineries
set to investigate Electricity Tariff BY LEVINUS NWABUGHIOGU ABUJA–The plan by the Federal Government to sell the Nation’s four oil refineries in Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt to private investors in the first quarter of 2014 may have been botched by the House of Representatives. This became evident at Wednesday’s plenary when the House after […]
