LG caretaker c’ttees won’t stay beyond April, says Delta govt
Asaba—DELTA State Government has said it had commenced the process of conducting the much-awaited local government elections in the state, just as it dismissed apprehension of opposition political parties over not providing a level playing field.
Messi wins FIFA player of the year
Barcelona and Argentina forward, Lionel Messi has won the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or . He beat Barcelona and Spanish midfielder, Iniesta and Real Madrid and Portugal forward, Cristiano Ronaldo at the gala held at the Zurich Kongresshaus in Switzerland.
Fresh fire at Makoko, 6 structures burnt
Six structures in Makoko waterfront community, Yaba Local Government, Lagos, were yesterday razed; destroying property which monetary value is yet to be ascertained.
Ecobank opens 33rd affiliate in Equatorial Guinea
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“Ecobank” or “The Group”), the leading pan-African banking group announces the opening of its Equatorial Guinea affiliate.
Ba, Victor Moses make impact for Chelsea
New Senegalese signing Demba Ba made an immediate impact for Chelsea at the weekend, scoring twice on debut in a 5-1 FA Cup third-round triumph away to Southampton
Stray bullet hits UNIMAID student as JTF, Boko Haram clash
A student of the University of Maiduguri has been hurt in an exchange of fire in the metropolis between the Joint Task Force, JTF, Operation Restore Order and Boko Haram militants.
Diabetes, hypertension on the rise – Prof Obodo
THE Provost, College of Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. John Obodo, has stated that diabetes and hypertension has been identified as the most silent deadliest diseases on the rise in Nigeria with about 10 – 15 cases being reported daily.
Man, 26, remanded in prison for assault, attempted rape
A 26-year old man, Akinola Oluwafemi, on Monday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ court for allegedly assaulting two ladies.
FG to complete East-West road
The Federal Government has promised to expedite action on the dualiastion of the East West road and other developmental projects ongoing in the Niger Delta region, so as to complete them.
Barbarous killings of Christians saddens Pope
Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he hoped Central African Republic peace talks would spare the country’s residents from “reliving the throes of another civil war.”
Adeboye prophesies abundant blessing for Nigeria in 2013
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) has prophesied that Nigeria would experience abundant blessings in 2013 and beyond in spite of its numerous challenges.
Garri price shoots up – survey
Few days after the Christmas and New Year festivities, the price of `garri’, a staple food, has shut up in Asaba, the Delta capital and environs.
How to avoid lead poisoning – experts
Deaths arising from lead poisoning have continued to pose a great challenge to health experts following recent UN reports that more than 400 children in Zamfara died from complications arising from lead poisoning.
Fire guts INEC headquarters
Fire razed a section of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, Monday, causing pandemonium around the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, as staff of the commission ran to different directions for safety.
Egypt army foils attack on Coptic church
The Egyptian army foiled a bid early Monday to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began celebrating its Christmas, MENA news agency reported.
Obama to nominate John Brennan as CIA director
US President Barack Obama will on Monday nominate White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan as CIA director, an administration official said.
