Gbanite urges amnesty for Boko Haram
ABUJA—A Public Affairs commentator, Mr. Max Gbanite, has advised the Federal Government to grant amnesty to the Boko Haram sect members and buy back their weapons so as to assuage them to drop their arms and the violent approach they have adopted.
Expert calls for update of ICT curricula in universities
Mr Anibe Onuche, Network/Communication Manager, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, on Wednesday called for an update of the curricula of ICT related courses in Nigerian universities.
Mali army clashes anew with Islamist fighters
Fighting resumed Thursday in Mali’s central Mopti region between the army and armed Islamists who have occupied the north of the country, a military source said.
Gay Bishop: Anglican Church in Nigeria threatens to breakaway
ABUJA – The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion has threatened to breakaway from the Church of England over the decision of the later to drop opposition to gay bishops in civil partnerships.
Schools resume after Christmas holidays
December comes with merry-making and shopping for Christmas and New Year. But parents do these with tuition fees and school materials in mind, because immediately after the fun time, schools resume. Across the country many resumed on January 6 and others will resume on January 14.
Prof Okonjo’s kidnap: Two gang members arrested in Anambra
Asaba—TWO persons who allegedly played key roles in the kidnap of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, from her husband’s palace at Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, have been arrested.
Drama: Ekiti commissioners abandon meals as Fayemi dissolves SEC
A sense of loss may have forced some of the commissioners in Ekiti State to abandon their meals after Governor Kayode Fayemi, yesterday announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, SEC, as they dashed out of the Executive Chambers, venue of the meeting looking dejected.
Of Nigeria’s 30 Planes
WHEN she came into office in 2011, Minister of Aviation Princess Stella Oduah promised a new national airline by September 2012. Her deadline passed with a word about the airline which was her solution to challenges air travellers face.
Court rules on NPAN vs APCON suit today
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, will today, rule on the propriety of the suit by Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, NPAN, challenging the constitutionality of some provisions of the Nigerian Code of Advertising Practice and Sales Promotion, as they affect newspaper houses.
Two women jailed 3 years for illegal bunkering in Delta
Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has sentenced two women, Helen Itemba and Aladini Money, to three years imprisonment for illegal dealings in petroleum products.
Power: FG to meet 10, 000mw target by December – Minister
The Federal Government achieved 6,443 mega watts of electricity power, at the end of last year, the Minister of State (Power), Mrs. Zainab Kuchi disclosed yesterday.
