SDPC aids Science Education in Bayelsa
The Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SDPC), yesterday said its investment in the sciences in Bayelsa State schools, has helped reverse the dearth of candidates from the state possessing relevant qualifications for employment in the areas of engineering, medicine as well as oil and gas disciplines.
Expert warns FG against neglecting OPC, MASSOB, MEND grievances
Prof Aja Akpuru-Aja, a member of the Directing Staff of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Kuru, near Jos, has advised the Federal Government not to neglect the grievances of dissenting groups in the different sections of the country.
US seeks stronger ties with Nigeria to boost tourism
Mr Adam Ereli, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States on Monday stressed the need for stronger cooperation with Nigeria to boost tourism.
Drogba says It is over
Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is unsure of his international future after a shock weekend exit from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations his country were favoured to win.
Two ministers sworn in
Two new ministers were, Monday, sworn into the Federal Executive council by President Goodluck Jonathan in what he said was an injection of new members to the council that is expected to up the ante in governance.
Money laundering: Lamido’s son remanded
A federal High Court in Kano Monday remanded Aminu Sule, the eldest son of Jigawa state Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido in custody for 24 hours to enable the court decide on his bail application.
Fani-Kayode to Abati: You seek to ridicule those who served under Obasanjo
ABUJA—Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, under the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Sunday, carpeted the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, over the latter’s criticism of former aides of Chief Obasanjo who have been attacking President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration lately.
Mancini insists on retaining Premier League title
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists his team can still retain their Premier League title despite falling nine points behind Manchester United.
AFCON: Boastful Eboue eats his words, apologises to Nigeria
Galatasaray of Turkey and Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire defender, Emmanuel Eboue, who had boasted that his country will eat the Super Eagles of Nigeria like ‘super fried chicken’ during yesterday’s quarter final match in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in South Africa, has apologised over his comments.
House Constitution review: The ghost of the past
It was supposed to be the highpoint so far, in the move to amend the existing constitution, but intrigues and conspiracy theories combine to stymie the elaborate presentation of the report of the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Constitution Review.
