Cleric, wife assault child with hot charcoal
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday remanded a cleric, Ajibaye Elikana, 49, and his wife, Elizabeth, in prison custody for allegedly pouring hot charcoal on their child.
Medic warns against taking obesity-causing drugs
An Abuja-based medical practitioner, Dr Patrick Okolie, has warned the public against the use of drugs that can trigger obesity in people.
Communal clash: Nasarawa govt. holds security summit
Lafia – Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday announced its intention to convene a security summit to discuss strategies of averting frequent communal clashes in the state. Gov. Umaru Al-makura, who announced this decision shortly after an emergency security meeting at the Government House, Lafia, disclosed that more than 50 people had been arrested in connection […]
FG unveils programmes for 100 years celebration
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to mark 100 years of Nigeria’s existence as a nation.
Nigeria’s security situation worsened in 2012 – Shell CEO
Chief Executive Officer,Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Mr. Peter Voser, has said that security situation worsened in Nigeria in 2012.
Police prevent angry `okada’ riders from burning FRSC office
The prompt intervention of officers and men of the Kebbi State Police Command on Monday saved the lives of officials at the office of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Birnin Kebbi.
Nigerians in Portugal want access to e-passport facility
The Nigerian Ambassador to Portugal, Mrs Ijeoma Bristol, on Monday said that the absence of an e-passport unit in the embassy was posing challenges to Nigerians in Portugal.
French forces hit Mali town after fresh Islamist occupation
The French army carried out overnight airstrikes on the western town of Diabaly in Mali’s government-held south which was seized by Islamists on Monday, a security source said.
Police recover 1,123 explosives in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State said it recovered 1,123 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) between January and December 2012.
Drop Ejide now, NFF warns Keshi
…As Ejide resumes light training
NFF Technical Committee member Austin Elumelu has called for the immediate replacement of injured goalkeeper, Austin Ejide. This is even as the injured goalkeeper has resumed light training ahead of full fitness return for the Nations Cup this weekend.
FG appeals to World Bank over job creation
The Federal Government, yesterday, appealed to the World Bank for its support in the nation’s efforts towards creating jobs for its huge unemployed population.
