LASG commences household survey
LAGOS State Government has said its Bureau of Statistics will on September 1, commence the conduct of the year 2014 Household Survey as part of its commitment to sustaining the economic development of the state.
Ebola: FG directs schools to remain close till Oct 13
The Federal Government on Tuesday directed that all public and private primary and secondary schools should remain closed till Oct. 13.
Media salary scale still feasible, says NUJ president
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) says the struggle for the actualisation of a new salary structure for journalists in Nigeria, “the Media Salary Scale (MSS)’’ is still feasible.
Oldest preacher Pa Sadela feared dead
Gospel Apostolic Church GAC, has described as untrue, the rumour making the round that its President and Founder of 42 years, Pa Samuel Akinbode Sadela, is dead.
Manchester United confirm British record Di Maria deal
Manchester United have signed Argentina midfielder Angel di Maria from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee of £59.7 million ($98 million, 75 million euros), the English Premier League club announced Tuesday.
Justice for all ingredients for good governance—Lamido
Governor Sule lamido declares the summit on Justice System Reform Commission open in Dutse where about 1,350 traditional rulers and other stakeholders will be trained in mediation known as ‘Sulhu’ in Jigawa state which is a strategic effort towards strengthening the rule of law.
FG approves dredging of Calabar channel
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the dredging of Calabar channel to boost the economy of Cross River and the country.
Aba: Battle to rid Abia’s commercial city of filth
By UDUMA KALU Aba, the commercial nerve-centre of Abia State, bore for some time the unenviable tag of the dirtiest city in Nigeria. The reason for this was not far to seek. This city which is renowned for its manufacturing and commercial activities was plagued by the problems of insecurity, environmental disorder, poor electricity supply, […]
Uzo Aduba wins `Outstanding Guest Actress’ at Emmy Award
Nigerian-born American artiste, Uzo Aduba, has won the `Outstanding Guest Actress’ for the comedy entitled: `Orange is the New Black’ in the Emmy Award for 2014
Increased access to fertilizers help farmers to double yield – AGRA report
A new report released by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has found out that over the last five years, 1.7 million African farmers in 13 countries have embraced farming practices that have rejuvenated 1.6 million hectares and helped them double or even triple crop yields.
Territorial gain by Boko Haram, Nigerian soldiers foray into Cameroon national embarrassment – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as an unprecedented national embarrassment the increasing seizure of Nigerian towns by the terrorist group Boko Haram and the reported fleeing of 480 Nigerian soldiers to Cameroon during an attack on a military base in Gamboru-Ngala on Monday.
