Economy, Politics and Human Rights: Whither Nigeria?
Nigerians recently,celebrated the 48th anniversary of the beginning of what is almost certainly the most storied legal career of his generation, to celebrate what a committed and good man can accomplish and inspire even in the face of odds that seem insurmountable.
I’ll risk NPL stars – Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said he is willing to take a chance on players from the Nigeria league at the AFCON because it is worth it.
Underrate your foes at your own peril – Esin
Former Eagles midfielder Etim Esin says the Super Eagles can only underrate their foes at their own peril.
Cote dÍvoire protests Eagles’ hotel
There is no doubting the fact that the Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort which will serve as the Super Eagles abode during the Nations Cup is the best hotel in Nespruit if not the best among the hotels allocated for the competition.
EFCC declares Babalakin wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Wale Babalakin, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited, wanted, urging members of the public to report any sighting of him to the Commission.
FG declines release of $1bn from ECA
The Federal Government has declined the request by the 36 state governors to disburse $1 billion (about N157 billion) from the Excess Crude Account, ECA, in December.
Medicinal ‘toothbrush tree’ yields novel antibiotic to treat TB
A compound from the South African toothbrush tree inactivates a drug target for tuberculosis in a previously unseen way. Tuberculosis causes more deaths worldwide than any other bacterial disease. At the same time as rates are increasing, resistance strains are emerging due, in part, to non-compliance with the treatment required. Many current drugs are nearly 50 years old and alternatives are needed to the long, demanding treatment schedules.
FIDA seeks investigation of alleged rape by soldiers
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria, has condemned series of reported cases of rape and violence against innocent women in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, allegedly perpetrated by men of the Nigerian Army.
Kano govt gives scholarship to 100 indigent students
In its bid to delist Kano State from the list of least educated states, the state government has awarded full scholarship to 100 indigent students to study any course of their choice at Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State.
Jonathan orders deployment of war planes to Mail
Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Alex Barde, said the Nigerian Airforce will this morning (Thursday) commence deployment of Nigeria war planes to check the activities of jihad fighters in Mali.
TASUED merger: NANS appeals to Amosun
The President-elect of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Yinka Gbadebo has appealed to the government of Ogun State to reconsider its earlier decision to merge the state owned Tai Solarin University of Education, (TASUED), with the state university at Ago-Iwoye.
