LAGOS GOV: Ambode seeks fairness at polls
LAGOS—Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Lagos state has called on law enforcement agents to provide adequate security for all parties involved in the coming election without any bias as this would further enhance the democratic process in Nigeria.
Bird flu spreads to 11 states
Nigeria on Thursday confirmed that the H5N1 strain of bird flu has spread from seven to 11 states within a week, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of poultry but no human cases.
FG reviews cultural policy, partners UNESCO for UCH documentation
The Federal government has said that it was reviewing the current National Policy on culture to reflect the provisions required for effective safeguarding of the 2003 Convention on the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the country.
More microfinance banks may collapse, says operator
Microfinance banks need not to rent a gigantic or exotic building to offer their services. “Some of us operators even amass vehicles, this is not supposed to be so.”
Emir Sanusi tasks politicians on peaceful elections
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised politicians to caution their supporters against acts capable of causing violence during the forthcoming elections
Nigeria wins gold at Africa Senior Table Tennis championship
Nigeria won its first gold medal in the men’s double event of the Africa Senior Table Tennis Championship. The duo of Aruna Quadri and Kazeem Makanjuola defeated their compatriot Onaolapo Ojo and Jide Ogidiolu on Wednesday at the ongoing ITTF 2015 Africa Senior Table Tennis Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
