Confab: Only genuine restructuring will save Nigeria — Uko
The Senator Femi Okurounmu-led Presidential Advisory Committee on National Conference reportedly met to re-write a section of its report following complaints from The Patriots, Afenifere, Igbo Leaders of Thought, etc. Will Igbo Leaders of Thought accept the new report?
Senate refuse to hear notice of defection by 11 senators
Abuja – The Senate on Thursday deferred the request by Sen. Bukola Saraki that the notice of defection of 11 PDP senators to the APC be read on the floor of the Senate. Saraki raised a Point of Order under the Senate Standing Order 15, which stipulates that a matter of privilege shall be given […]
World Cup: Rio to launch controversial bus fare hikes next week
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – Controversial bus fare hikes which sparked last June’s mass protests across Brazil are to go into effect in Rio next month, local authorities said. The increases under a decree signed by Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes are to be officially announced Thursday. City bus fares are to rise from 2.75 to […]
Jonathan, Obasanjo attend AU Assembly; South Sudan, CAR take centre stage
President Jonathan is leading a delegation of seven members of the Federal Executive Council, including the two ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Works, Health, Justice and Water Resources.
41 people die in 313 road accidents in Borno – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Borno, on Thursday, said 41 people died in 313 road accidents from January to December 2013 in the state.
CHAN objective has been met, says CAF media officer
Aisha Falode, the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) Media Officer for the Blomfontein Centre at the ongoing Championship for African Nations (CHAN), says the objective of the competition has been achieved.
