Power: FG applauds Japanese agency on capacity building
The Federal Government said the Japan International Corporation Agency, JICA, has made positive contributions to the development of the nation’s power sector
Chibok girls: Protests cripple activities in Lagos
COMMEERCIAL activities in the central business district of Lagos, were yesterday crippled as hundreds of protesting women, men and religious faithful from different organisations stormed the seat of government demanding immediate rescue of the abducted female students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State by the Boko Haram insurgents.
Operation Know Your Neighbour’ll check crimes in Anambra — Rep
The member representing Awka South and North federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Chukwuemeke Nwogbo, yesterday, said that operation ‘Know Your Neighbour’ would be launched in Awka as part of measures to check the infiltration of criminal elements.
Why Nigeria risks occupation by foreign powers
The US Patriot Act was revised after the 911 Terrorist attackes in the United States of America. The revisions empowered US intelligence services and Law Enforcement entities to combat terrorism both at home and abroad as part of the Global War on Terrorism instituted by the United States under the Bush Administration.
Ex-gov Egwu blames past leaders for Nigeria’s problems
FORMER Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Sam Egwu, weekend, blamed the current challenges facing the country in various sectors of the economy on the lack of foresight by previous administrations.
Mark urges China to document sale of military uniforms, hardware
The Senate President, Sen. David Mark, has urged the Head of the Chinese Parliament, Mr Zhang Dejiang, to initiate laws to ensure the documentation of buyers and sellers of military hardware and uniforms from China.
4 killed as gunmen attack Taraba community
The Police in Taraba State, Sunday, in Jalingo said gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked Dinya village in Gassol Local Government Council of the state and killed four persons.
England: Hodgson names World Cup squad
England manager Roy Hodgson has named Everton youngster Ross Barkley in his 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil.
Nigerian economic environment conducive for investors – Dangote
Africa’s Richest Businessman, Aliko Dangote, said that Nigerian Government had created enabling environment for investors to invest in the economy
Obasanjo condemns abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday condemned the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno.
UNAIDS appoints Jonathan as “Face of Protect the Goal”
The UNAIDS on Monday appointed President Goodluck Jonathan as Face of Protect the Goal, a global initiative to use football to reinforce messages on HIV prevention and treatment.
