Bayelsa moves to save Ijaw language from extinction
Yenagoa—In a bid to save the Ijaw language from extinction, Bayelsa State Government has awarded scholarships to 110 teachers to study Ijaw at the state Niger Delta University, NDU.
Reps probe $1.56 NNPC loan
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Monday said that the proposed $1.56 loan by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC was not reflected in the 2013 budget that was presented to the National Assembly.
British cardinal quits after claims of sexual advances
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has resigned with immediate effect in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behaviour, he said in a statement on Monday.
Pope issues decree on early conclave
Pope Benedict XVI issued a decree on Monday allowing cardinals to bring forward a conclave to elect his successor, as the resignation of a top cardinal and deepening intrigue in the Vatican overshadowed the run-up to the vote.
Russian sailors freed on bail, trial date set
A Nigerian court granted bail Monday to 15 Russian seamen detained since October over alleged illegal possession of arms and set the trial for April 10.
Barca won’t play for draw in Spanish cup return
Barcelona will not play for a goalless draw in Tuesday’s Spanish Cup semi-final return with Real Madrid even though it would be enough after stalemate in the opening leg, assistant coach Jordi Roura said Monday.
