Nigeria records reduction in polio cases
Nigeria has recorded reduction of reported cases of the wild polio virus, WPV, even as Rotary International says insecurity in the northern part of the country is responsible for the slow progress of the eradication drive.
FG committed to boosting non-oil exports – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to do all within its powers to facilitate and encourage the rapid diversification of Nigeria’s economy.
Anambra 2014: Can Tukur save PDP
ON April 14, 2007, Andy Uba won the Anambra State governorship election. It was a landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
20 private hospitals closed in Niger over illegal operations
The Niger Ministry of Health has ordered the closure of 20 private hospitals in the state for operating illegally and without following proper medical procedures.
Boko Haram: Cleric sad over Shekau’s death
FOLLOWING the alleged killing of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau by the Joint Military Task Force, JTF, in the forest of Sambisa, Borno State, General Overseer, Abuja Breakthrough Chapel, Bishop Ben Oruma said he was not excited over the death of the sect’s leader.
Gov. Suntai arrives Nigeria after 10 months of medical treatment abroad
Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba on Sunday arrived in Abuja after 10 months of medical treatment abroad after being involved in a plane crash on Oct. 25, 2012.
Pope urges world to help find solution to war in Syria
Pope Francis appealed Sunday to the international community to help find a solution to the civil war in Syria while denouncing a “proliferation in massacres and atrocities” there.
CBN wants banks to build workers capacity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday said it would introduce reforms which would ensure that banks adhere strictly to competence in their operations.
Northern Govs extol Sultan’s leadership qualities at 57
The Northern States Governors Forum has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, who attained 57 years of age at the weekend.
Flood causes gridlock on Gombe-Bauchi Road
Motorists were held in a gridlock for over three-hour following a five-hour down pour which flooded the Gombe-Bauchi Road on Saturday.
ASUU strike and faltering university education
According to (Enrinco Fermi, 1901-1954) an Italian theoretical physicist, “It is no good to try to stop knowledge from going forward. Ignorance is never better than knowledge”
Iran warns of ‘harsh consequences’ if US acts on Syria
A war of words erupted Sunday over Syria as Washington said it is ready to take action over chemical weapons attacks and Tehran warned US intervention would carry “harsh consequences”.
Fashola makes case for physically-challenged
Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos has appealed to state governors to enact laws that would help make life easier for the people living with disability in their states.
Deconstructing El-Rufai
Former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nasir Ahmad El Rufai’s relentless criticism of the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to have become a regular feature of some Nigerian media in recent times.
Syria jihadists vow revenge strikes over chemical claims
Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian jihadist group Al-Nusra Front on Sunday vowed revenge strikes against villages from President Bashar al-Assad’s community over claims his forces used chemical weapons.
