Nigeria to start exporting technologies to African countries, says minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Ewa, said on Tuesday that Nigeria would soon start exporting technologies to other African countries.
Liberian newspaper shut over government corruption report
One of Liberia’s leading local daily newspapers has been shut down after its publisher was jailed for libel over a report about government corruption, its staff told AFP on Tuesday.
Italian coast guards rescue more than 300 African migrants
Italian coast guards on Sunday night rescued more than 300 illegal African migrants near the island of Lampedusa in three separate incidents.
Nasarawa Assembly bans state-owned media outfits from covering activities
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday banned media outfits owned by the state from covering its activities.
Police confirm outbreak of hostilities in Benue communities
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed an outbreak of hostilities in some villages in Ukum and Katsina Ala Local Government Areas of Benue state.
Mandela in “critical but stable condition” – Zuma
Nelson Mandela remains in a critical but stable condition, South African President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday, more than two months after the anti-apartheid hero was hospitalised with a recurring lung infection.
We want Suntai to speak to the people – Taraba youths
The Acting Governor of Taraba, Alhaji Garba Umar, has lauded the people of the state for turning out peacefully to welcome Gov. Danbaba Suntai back to the state. Also the youths in the state have asked that Governor Suntai speak to the people so as to assataine his ability to return to work as the governor.
Why Youth Devt Minister was sacked
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, sacked the Minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdulkadir, from his cabinet.
N31m WAEC fee stolen in Ogun, govt panel alleges
A panel of enquiry set up by the Ogun State Government to probe the alleged mismanagement of N200 million paid by the government for West African Examinations Council, WAEC, fees, has submitted its report indicting some government officials of stealing N31 million.
El-Kanemi not preoccupied with winning league – coach
The Chief Coach of the El-Kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri, Zakari Baraje yesterday said the team is not preoccupied with winning the premier league this year.
Controversial interview: Yes Mag reacts to Genevieve’s denial… “we have evidence”
Publishers of Yes Magazine have responded swiftly to Genevieve Nnaji’s denial of an interview published in it’s soft sell, insisting they have evidence.
Lagos, a megacity with uncontrollable car dealers
One of the salient characteristics that distinguishes Lagos from the other mega cities of the world is that it is a place where vehicles are sold at every nooks and crannies.
VOP: Amaechi, Northern govs unaware of party
Barely 24 hours after seven Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governors were linked with moves to float a new party to be known as Voice of the People, VOP, many of the governors have denied knowledge of such a move.
DSS quizzes mother of stowaway teenager
OFFICIALS of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Edo State, yesterday, quizzed the mother of the 15-year-old Daniel Oikhena, who emerged from the wheel compartment of an Arik Air flight from Benin Airport to Lagos, last Saturday.
Gunmen kill 32 in Benue, Borno communities
No fewer than 32 persons were killed by gunmen in separate incidents in Benue and Borno communities last Sunday. The bloody attack in Benue State occurred in Agbena and Agbaaga villages in Ukum Local Government area of the state, which left about 18 persons dead.
Gunmen kidnap 5 dredging workers in Bayelsa creek
Five workers attached to a dredging firm, BEKS KIMSE Nig. Ltd, have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen along the creek of Opuama in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
