Court rules FRSC’s new number plates illegal
JTF sets two tankers ablaze in Delta
Rectors seek end to polytechnic, varsity dichotomy
Ignore ‘no work no pay’ directive by FG —COEASU
Keshi confesses: Osaze is a great player
Gbaramatu: Group raises alarm over detainees’ transfer
Dana Air moves to meet AU’s 2015 deadline on safety audit
Lamido signs N114.7bn Appropriation Bill
6 arrested over sale of fake glue
Ideye will soon start scoring – Keshi
Protect Northern interest, 19 govs charge delegates
Confab: El-Rufai takes swipe at delegates’ age
Westerhof not a fantastic coach — Keshi
Ukanwoke to feature on CNN’s ‘African start-up’ series

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Technology transfer: FG, Huawei boost IT education with N315m
As part of its technology transfer commitment in providing more training opportunities to Nigeria in 2014, the Vice President of the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, Huawei West Africa, Mr. Hover Gao has disclosed that the company in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology, FMCT have committed about N315 million in ICT trainings in Nigeria.
Russia building up troops on Ukraine border—US
Russia has moved more troops near Ukraine’s border in recent days despite assurances it would not attack the country’s east, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.
Estonia swears in EU’s youngest PM, Taavi Roivas
Estonia’s new Prime Minister Taavi Roivas became the European Union’s youngest head of government on Wednesday after parliament swore in his new bi-partisan cabinet.
Wife, daughter of transport magnate, Iyare Motors, abducted in Benin
The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of the wife and daughter of a transport magnate, Abel Omoruyi, in Benin.
Oshodi rail station to resume services after 7 years
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is to re-open its Oshodi Station in Lagos on March 31 after seven years of closure.
Bin Laden son-in-law found guilty on US terror charges
A New York jury on Tuesday found Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law guilty of conspiracy to kill Americans and supporting terrorists over his role as Al-Qaeda spokesman in 2001-2002.
1,000 killed in Boko Haram conflict this year – NEMA
More than 1,000 people have been killed so far this year in three states in northeastern Nigeria worst hit by Boko Haram violence, according to the country’s main relief organisation.
Experts warn over Nigerian ‘viagra’ drink
Nike Ajibade and three of her colleagues sit on a Lagos pavement with small plastic bottles of liquids tucked inside weather-beaten plastic buckets.
Fake Pistorius Facebook fund-raiser page taken down
A Facebook page claiming to raise money for South African sports star Oscar Pistorius during his murder trial and branded a fake by his communications team disappeared on Tuesday.
Pope accepts resignation of Germany’s ‘bling-bling bishop’
Pope Francis has formally accepted the resignation of Germany’s controversial bishop of Limburg, who had come under fire for his luxury lifestyle.
New CBN boss vows stability, growth
Nigeria’s new central bank chief on Wednesday vowed to ensure economic stability to create jobs and boost growth, as lawmakers approved his appointment after the controversial suspension of his predecessor.
Players hail Okenla-Ojeage for promoting table tennis
Players at the ongoing Toyin Okenla-Ojeage U-17 National Table Tennis Championships on Wednesday in Lagos commended the sponsor for contributing to the development of the sport at the grassroots.
5 power lifting technical officials for training in Dubai
The Power Lifting Federation of Nigeria has said that five of its personnel are to be trained in international refereeing methods in Dubai.
Obama agents sent home from Europe for boozing
In a new embarrassment for the US Secret Service, three agents were sent home from Amsterdam for drunkeness, after one was found passed out in a hotel hallway.
Brazil 2014: Chukwu backs Eagles to create World Cup record
Enugu – Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, said on Tuesday that the current Super Eagles have the character and team spirit to break previous World Cup records. Chukwu in Enugu said that the team had the opportunity to create for themselves a world record. “This is an opportunity for the boys to create records […]

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