Jailbreak in Ogwashi-Uku prison
OGWASHI-UKU in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State is in the news again after the kidnap of the mother of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. This time, following a jail break reported at the Federal Prisons, Ogwashi-Uku.
Garri price shoots up – survey
Few days after the Christmas and New Year festivities, the price of `garri’, a staple food, has shut up in Asaba, the Delta capital and environs.
How to avoid lead poisoning – experts
Deaths arising from lead poisoning have continued to pose a great challenge to health experts following recent UN reports that more than 400 children in Zamfara died from complications arising from lead poisoning.
Fire guts INEC headquarters
Fire razed a section of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, Monday, causing pandemonium around the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, as staff of the commission ran to different directions for safety.
Egypt army foils attack on Coptic church
The Egyptian army foiled a bid early Monday to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began celebrating its Christmas, MENA news agency reported.
Obama to nominate John Brennan as CIA director
US President Barack Obama will on Monday nominate White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan as CIA director, an administration official said.
