Boko Haram ‘beheads’ seven in Borno
Boko Haram militants killed seven people on Monday in the remote northeast of Nigeria, residents and an official said, with reports indicating the victims were beheaded in a revenge attack.
In Delta, council chairs assume airs
IN Delta state, local government chairmen see themselves as lords and masters, but do very little to improve on infrastructures in their local governments. Their major complaint is lack of fund and except for a number of them that know their onions; majority see the office as an opportunity to amass wealth.
Interrogating the minister’s health agenda in FCT
AS Nigerians rolled out the drums and cymbals in celebration of the nation’s 54th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2014, expectations are rife that analysts will put several public officials on the spotlight on account of their stewardship.
Lagosians take stock over black Friday gridlock
THE traffic gridlock across Lagos on the eve of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration last Friday was unprecedented, as it paralyed commercial activities in the metropolis and neighbouring states.
Pope accepts bishop’s resignation after affair with married parishioner
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a British bishop who stood down after admitting to an affair with a married parishioner, the Vatican said on Monday.
IPMAN acquires 1,000 hectares for $3bn refineries in Kogi, Bayelsa
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Monday announced its commitment to provide leadership in establishing private refineries.
