Imo Deputy Gov debunks resignation, impeachment rumours
The Deputy Goveror of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, has denied allegations of fraud against him by the State House of Assembly, saying that he ‘’will be ready to prove his innocence when called upon to do so.’’
Rawlings blames conflicts in Africa on lack of freedom, justice
ORMER Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings, Friday, identified the failure of most African countries to ensure freedom, justice and economic balance for the citizens as the major causes of incessant conflicts on the continent.
Tevez arrested for driving offence
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, police sources indicated Friday.
World leaders gather for Chavez funeral
World leaders gathered in Caracas to join throngs of mourners at a state funeral for Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez on Friday, while the nation begins life without him with the formal swearing-in of his political heir.
WG8 marks International Women’s Day
The working Group of Eight (WG8) on Violence Against Women marked international women’s day by calling on the federal government to address all forms of gender based violence. The International women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th to honour and celebrate the achievements of women ranging from small to large highly recognized […]
BlackBerry Z10 debuts in Nigeria
BlackBerry has launched the new Z10 smart phone which is the smartphone company’s fastest and most advanced mobile smart device yet powered by BlackBerry® 10 in Nigeria.
Govt mulls drug administration on HIV babies at birth
Against the backdrop of a baby `cured’ of HIV in the U.S., Nigeria mulls the administration of anti-retroviral drugs on HIV-positive babies at birth, according to NACA.
JTF denies complicity for oil theft in N’Delta
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta on Friday denied complicity over oil theft as Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) said the menace was threatening its operations.
Niger increases allowances for NYSC members
Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger announced on Thursday in Minna that the state government had increased the allowances paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state.
Also the state govenment said it planned easy transportation needs by constructing a light rail system on the Minna-Abuja route to ease .
Kanu defrauded N1.4bn
Ex-Nigeria star Nwankwo Kanu has lost N1.4 billion (about $104m) and a top executive of his hotel has been arrested and charged to court.
JTF destroys illegal petroleum product depot
The Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta code named Operation Pulo Shield, yesterday, swooped on the distribution depot for illegally refined petroleum products at the Swali suburb of Yenagoa, the BayelsaState capital and arrested three suspects.
