Nyako blasts Gulak, Okupe; says defection is final
Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State said, yesterday, that his defection to All Progressives Congress, APC, was final and that there was nothing the Pre-sidency could do to truncate it.
2014 W/Cup: Argentina will fall – Obasi
Nigeria will halt a streak of poor World Cup run against Argentina because they revolve around a “tired” Lionel Messi, Chinedu Obasi has predicted.
We’re winning war against terrorism — presidency
President Goodluck Jonathan said, yesterday, that the war against terror can be won and that the government was winning the war.
Lukman dreams Brazil 2014
Lukman Haruna believes he can add more value to the Nigeria national team if called up by coach Stephen Keshi.
IITA researchers grow yam in the air
Researchers at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have come up with soilless yam propagation as they have successfully grown seed yams in the air using aeroponics technology.
Emodi fetes widows, motherless babies @ Xmas
AWKA—FormerPresidential Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Joy Emodi, has feted about 150 widows and motherless babies in Anambra State, as part of her annual Christmas celebration with the less privileged.
19,439 benefits from FG’s staff housing loan scheme
Nineteen thousand, four hundred and thirty nine federal civil servants have benefited from the staff housing loan scheme by the Federal Government to solve housing deficit in the country.
UAC backs Calabar carnival
As the Calabar festival climaxes today with Africa’s biggest street party, the Carnival Calabar, featuring the five senior bands – Bayside, Passion4, Masta Blaster, Seagull and Freedom, UAC Foods has thrown its weight behind it.
One year after fireworks explosion: Jankara traders recount ordeal
Barely one year ago, the popular Jankara market in the Central Lagos Business District, CBD was gutted by fire arising from a blast which rocked a multi-storey building located on 45, Ojogiwa street, in Idumota. The building which was used as a warehouse for different types of fireworks exploded into flames on December 26, 2012 when a small boy allegedly ignited a firecracker popularly called knockout near building.
I’ll beat Fayemi in any election, boasts Opeyemi
A member of the House of Representatives and Labour Party, LP, governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele has boasted that he has strong political structure and goodwill in the state to defeat the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi in any election
Gambia needs more investment to attract tourists —Lombardo
The miles of empty white sand beaches of the Gambia attract tourists from around the globe seeking rest and relaxation. To complement the country’s numerous unspoiled beaches is Kairaba Beach hotel.
