How P-Square shut down Malawi
Located in the southeast part of Africa, Malawi is rarely known for its night life, clubbing and staging of musical concerts. But last weekend, the story was different as the country erupted into a frenzy of excitement following the presence of Nigeria’s pop duo, Psquare who stormed there to thrill their fans.
SGF urged to produce minutes of Council of State meeting
A civil society group, Say No Campaign, yesterday, requested the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, under Sections 1(1), 1(2) and 3 of the Freedom of Information Act, to furnish it with copies of the minutes of the National Council of State meeting of March 12, 2013 where pardon was granted to convicted former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diprieye Alamesieigha and six others.
Nigeria’s political system and the people
It can be safely assumed that democracy returned to Nigeria after the death of that military dictator, General Sanni Abacha. The return of democracy started in 1999 after the often forgotten character named General Abdusallam Abubakar terminated the 16 army rule that featured General Buhari, General Babangida and General Abacha. Thus, the Nigerian democratic experiment started in 1999 under the 1999 Constitution (as now amended).
FG to share $2bn Excess Crude Account with states, local govts
Abuja —The National Economic Council Thursday approved sharing of between $1billion and $2billion from the excess crude account amongst the federal, state and local governments.
Jonathan appoints Goni as new HOS
President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Alhaji Bukar Goni as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Eucharia Anunobi partners Imo Govt.
In a bid to support the Rescue Mission agenda of Governor Anayo Rochas Okorocha’s led administration, Nollywood actress, Evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has shown interest of joining in partnership with the Imo State government and other well-meaning Imolites to make the State drive developmentally for the general purpose of all.
Anambra govt brands commercial vehicles, motorcycles over insecurity
…Sacks 11 radio workers over certificate, age forgery…
ONITSHA— Following the security situation in the country, Anambra State government has embarked on branding of commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
66 million Nigerians without potable water – UNICEF
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Water Day today, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has lamented that over 66 million Nigerians are without improved drinking water.
Moses’ visit causes stir at 7-UP
Work was temporarily halted at Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc headquarters, Ijora Lagos on Monday as Pepsi Football Ambassador Victor Moses stopped over to say thank you to the management and staff of the company for their support.
Prophet Obadare, WOSEM founder dies at 83
WORLD renowned televangelist and founder of World Soul Winning Evangelical Mission, WOSEM, and General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Prophet Timothy Obadare, is dead.
Kano blasts meant to cause another civil war, say Emir of Kano, NLC
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have declared that the motive behind last Monday’s bomb attack on a motor park in Kano which claimed the lives of more that 75 passengers was to cause another civil war even as the Federal Government warned that it will no longer tolerate wanton destruction of lives and property in the country.
