Nigeria vs alternatives
LAST week, I told you about the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study – which was published in the Washington Post. Having analysed the Quality Of Life in 80 different countries, it concluded that Nigeria is the worst place to be born in.
Mixed reactions greet three new varsities
Following the Federal Government’s approval of three more federal universities to be sited in Gashua (Yobe); Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi) and Gusau (Zamfara), vice-chancellors, educationists and parents are divided on whether having 37 federally funded varsities is a step in the right direction.
Immigration nabs student for alleged armed robbery in C-River
Cross River State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested a final year student of College of Education, Akamkpa, for alleged armed robbery and no fewer than 10 illegal immigrants in Calabar.
Cultivate 16,000 acres of farmland, Ekiti govt charges LGs
The Ekiti State Government on Tuesday said each of the 16 local government councils had been told to cultivate 1,000 acres of farmland to stimulate economic growth.
Michelle Obama turns 49, opens new Twitter account
Michelle Obama’s office said Thursday it had opened a Twitter account, as the US first lady turned 49.
FIVE young players to watch
fter missing the 2012 Afcon tournament for the first time in 26 years, Nigeria are back for 2013 bringing a host of youngsters to the occasion.
