Charles Novia berates ‘second class’ Genevieve, Don Jazzy, Psquare, others
He hinged his argument on the decision of entertainment topnotch in the country such as Mavin boss, Don Jazzy, Nollywood Diva, Genevieve Nnaji, Project Fame revelation, Iyanya, sensation half of singing duo, Psquare, Peter Okoye among others to join the Ice Bucket Challenge, stressing that their action demonstrate their inferiority complex and eagerness to follow the path of Western celebs.
Hajj: Oyo board may airlift pilgrims to Lagos
The Oyo State Muslim Welfare Board may consider the airlift of intending pilgrims from the state to Lagos before their final flight to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
MDGs: South-South compares notes, adopts new approach to meet target
With only less than a year to the 2015 target of the Millennium Development Goals, the South-South states, yesterday, took time off in Abuja to compare notes on what they had been dong in the area of education with a view to meeting the target set by the United Nations.
Revenue Allocation: FG yet to justify its 52 percent share — Fashola
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday said the Federal Government was yet to justify the 52 percent revenue allocation; it received monthly from the federation account.
‘You must impact on the economy positively’ – BPE tells Shippers’Council
BY GODWIN ORITSE The Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Benjamin Ezra Dikki, has tasked the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to uphold international best practice if the Council must succeed in its new role as economic regulator of the ports. Dikki also said that as the economic regulator, the Council has […]
Rules of hygiene in Islam…signs of the last hour
It was first the swine flu and bird flu, then came the SARS, now it is Ebola which is about the deadliest disease in the world. But for those who know, it is about time we turn to Allah and make our ways as clean as possible.
The national conference and national conscience
IN a week free of the usual news of violence, it is not out of place to look at other national matters of great importance. This does not exclude funny comments, howbeit uncharitable, on political events.
NFF: No elections on August 26
The Nigeria Football Federation has called on all Nigerians to discountenance a statement by the Chairman of NFF Electoral Committee, Mr. Amoni Biambo, to the effect that elections into the NFF Executive Committee will hold at the General Assembly of Tuesday, 26th August, 2014.
Confab delegates form group to push for implementation of report
ABUJA — As the 2014 National Conference came to an end, yesterday, some delegates have formed a pressure group which main aim is to explore all necessary avenues to ensure that all the adopted recommendations of the conference are implemented by the Federal Government.
Police allay fears over abandoned car in Mararaba, Abuja
ABUJA — The Police in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed the report of a bomb attempt in the Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory over a suspicious car parked in the middle of the road which caused serious pandemonium in the area.
Adamawa 2014: APC calls for lifting of curfew
As the October 11 governorship by-election in Adamawa State draws nearer, the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to lift the existing curfew in the state in order to create a level-playing field for all political parties that will participate in the electoral contest.
