The Nigerian mobile application market was yesterday valued at over a $1 billion (N160 billion) and also viewed as capable of addressing the unemployment challenges in the country.

Idah Peterside, the Nigerian ex international who is a soccer analyst on DSTV has added another feather to his cap.

UYO—The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Sam Ikon has said the reasons why the state lawmakers are not fighting with the executive arm of government is that the interest of both arms of government is to meet the yearnings of the people, the electorate in the state, and not their personal interests. His […]

Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku has said the forthcoming Radio and Television Festival in Cuba will provide avenue to strengthen partnership between Nigeria and Cuba in the area of cultural relationship and exchange of information.

BENIN CITY—THE National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, Tuesday, released the results of the 2013 May/June National Business Certificate, NBC, and National Technical Certificate, NTC, Examinations, disclosing that 5,108 candidates were sanctioned for examination malpractices.

First Best Farmers (FBF) soccer academy under the aegis of Dr. Mrs. Ify Nwobosi would have a foretaste of the firepower of the National Under-17 team today; in a friendly match slated to hold 4pm at the practice pitch of the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The match would be the Golden Eaglets’ 21st domestic friendly match and it promises to be a spectacle with FBF spoiling for battle.

UMUAHIA—Former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Professor Samuel Igwe, has called on the National Assembly to invoke the doctrine of necessity to create an additional state for the South East Zone as constitutional procedure to achieve same was too cumbersome.

The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo has advised Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi to field Nigeria’s best players against Flames of Malawi in the September 7 FIFA World Cup qualifier slated for the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

Ex-militant leaders under the aegis of Phase II Generals have renewed their call for the removal of the Managing Director of the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company, PPMC, Prince Haruna Momoh, on grounds of inefficiency and for working contrary to President Jonathan’s transformation agenda in the petroleum sector.

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship hopeful in Lagos State, Mr Owolabi Salis, has advised the party to allow President Goodluck Jonathan contest the 2015 presidential election under its platform, saying Jonathan going for a second term will perfect the nation’s democracy and diversity as a nation.

SENATORS in the National Assembly have expressed worry over the political developments in the country.

Acting Chairman, Senators Forum of Nigeria, Senator John Brambaifa, Tuesday, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when they paid a courtesy visit to Governor Rotimi Amaechi, said they had resolved to consult with key stakeholders with a view to resolving the ugly developments in the country.

The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) on Tuesday held special prayer for the victory of Super Eagles over their opponent, Flames of Malawi, ahead of Saturday’s 2014 World Cup qualifying match.

Former Mighty Jets player, Mathew Atuegbu is dead this was disclosed by the coordinator of the Association of Nigerian Ex-Internationals in the Diaspora (ANED), Paul Okoku.

Following speculations that trailed the sudden death of the senator representing Delta Central senatorial district, Chief Pius Ewherido, which has created a vacuum in the Senate, Senior Special Adviser to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, Chief Ighoyota Amori, who doubles as the National Chairman of Urhobo Political Congress, UPC, has denied claims in some quarters linking him to Ewherido’s death.