ASUU Strike: Comply with lecturers’ demands, Parents beg FG
It’s been two months since the Academic Staff Union of Universities embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike. This was as a result of the inability of the Federal Government to implement some of the issues contained in a 2009 agreement it had with ASUU. Recently Saturday Vanguard spoke with parents whose children are affected as they begged the government to reach a compromise with ASUU .
Pregnant woman, five others killed in Jos by gunmen
A pregnant woman and five men were on Thursday killed by unknown gunmen at Bisichi in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid
Gabriel Amanyi is the weird singer that answers the stage name Terry G. The singer, who has a lot of street followers judging from his type of music, recently spoke with Showtime on his lifestyle, music and other issues.
I have crush on Rihanna – Orezi
…explains why he shot video in South Africa
Rising hip-hop star, Orezi returned from South Africa last week where he went on a nation wide tour and shot the video of his hit song, Rihanna.
Obama holds talks over possible missile strike on Syria
DAMASCUS (AFP) – US President Barack Obama was meeting top national security aides on Friday over possible missile strikes to punish Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons in a deadly attack last week. France gave its backing to the US plans after British lawmakers voted against any involvement in military action against Damascus and […]
Israel to deport thousands of African migrants to Uganda
Israel has struck a deal to deport tens of thousands of illegal African migrants to Uganda, Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday.
Boko Haram, progressively weakened – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan declared on Friday that the insurgent group, “Boko Haram, is being progressively weakened’’ by the security architecture put in place by the administration.
Matri signs for Milan, Kaka deal ‘difficult’
Juventus striker Alessandro Matri officially signed for AC Mil an on Friday as the Rossoneri confirmed that talks with CSKA Moscow to buy Japanese playmaker Keisuke Honda were “ongoing
Swedish council lauds Nigeria’s ICT programme
…Says non political regulation’ll help country grow ICT based economy
A group of professionals from the Swedish trade and invest council, charged with the task of executing a smooth Sweden- Sub Saharan Africa ICT programme, has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian government in opening up broadband investment as a further development strategy for the country’s economy.
Investment One acquires NIGFUND from Fidelity, promises quality services
Investment One Financial Services Limited (formerly GTB Asset Management Limited) has acquired the funds management rights and responsibilities of the Nigeria International Growth Fund “NIGFUND” from Fidelity Bank Plc.
13-year old visually impaired author calls for quality education
Miss Adeife Adeniran, a visually impaired Nigerian student in South Africa and author, has urged the Federal Government to provide quality education for people living with disabilities.
Togo exempts Adebayo from 2014 World Cup qualifier team
Togo has left out national football team captain Emmanuel Adebayor from the list of 25 players invited in preparation for the match against DR Congo.
Woman docked for stealing, false pretence
A 38-year-old woman, Sherifat Akintunde, was on Friday docked at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged theft and false pretence.
U-17 World Cup: Onigbinde says Mexico should not intimate Eaglets
Lagos – A veteran Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, on Friday said the inclusion of defending champions, Mexico, in Group F along with Nigeria, should not intimidate the Golden Eaglets in the FIFA U-17 World Cup competition. Onigbinde, a former Super Eagles Head Coach, said on telephone that the Eaglets’ Coach, Manu Garba, should work harder to […]
Ban to meet UN Council powers on Syria
UN leader Ban Ki-moon will meet ambassadors from Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States on Friday after cutting short a visit to Europe over the Syria chemical weapons crisis.
Italy’s Berlusconi surges in poll despite legal woes
Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right party would win a general election, according to a poll released Friday, even though the former prime minister has been convicted for tax fraud and remains entangled in a string of legal scandals.
