Ebola: Anxiety mounts in Enugu over schools’ resumption date
ANXIETY looms in Enugu State over the directive from Federal Government to Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, to reopen schools next Monday as the union executive members are insisting that there would be no resumption until they got clearance from the national body for a go-ahead and necessary precautionary measures put in place.
Colonel feared killed during Boko Haram attack on Michika
A colonel of the Nigerian Army serving in ‘Operation Zaman Lafia’ which is the military operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states was feared killed in a daring attack by the terrorists in Michika, just as the Army High Command ordered the immediate and compulsory retirement of a Major-General for professional misconduct.
Chelsea frustrated as Huntelaar earns a point
Chelsea made a spluttering start to their Champions League campaign as Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s second-half equaliser earned Schalke a surprise 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
2015: Falana appeals to Nigerian elite to vote
Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Wednesday urged the Nigerian elite to ensure they participate actively in politics by voting during the 2015 general elections.
European Champions League results
European Champions League group stage results on Wednesday
Pique goal sees Barca sneak past APOEL
A goal by Gerard Pique gave Barcelona a winning start to their Champions League campaign, but they were far from convincing 1-0 victors at home to Cypriots APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday.
Onitsha South LG councillors accuse House Leader of non-accountability
Councillors in Onitsha South Local Government Council Area have accused the House leader, Mr. Fredrick Ezenwa, of engaging in undemocratic practices in running of affairs the council.
Jonathan, PDP caucus meet ahead of Thursday’s NEC meeting
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday night met behind closed doors with members of the national caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.
2015: Group endorses Ahwinahwi for NASS
A socio-political group, Concerned Urhobo Youths, CUY, has endorsed Mr. Solomon Ahwinahwi’s aspiration to represent Ughelli /Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Onuesoke slams Kwankwaso over Jonathan
Former Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has berated Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, for describing President Goodluck Jonathan as lacking the political will to tackle Boko Haram insurgency and also witch-hunting All Progressives Congress, APC, governors due to his presidential ambition.
Reps summon Diezani, others over looming fuel crisis
The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Petroleum (Upstream and Downstream) and Gas Resources on Wednesday summoned the Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke over a looming crisis in the sector.
