Upticomm unveils TheRoleModelSeries for teens successful career
Upticomm Marketing Company, a fast growing full-service public relations and integrated marketing communications consulting firm, has introduced TheRoleModelSeries Conference; an interactive and educative mentor-protégé programme for public secondary schools designed to commemorate Children’s Day on May 27. It is designed to provide education, mentoring and inspiration using distinguished and reputable personalities in private, business and public life, and will hold at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos.
Experts warn Jonathan against ‘victory’ claims against Boko Haram
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said the military hopes to recapture towns seized by Boko Haram within a month, in what would be a swift victory after six years of bloody conflict.
Blatter says 40 years at FIFA is his manifesto
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Friday he is campaigning for reelection based on his 40 years in football’s governing body and he would not release a manifesto.
Ignore IGP, protect your votes ; APC tells voters
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Nigerian voters to ignore the unlawful order by the Inspector-General of Police urging them to go home after casting their ballots during the forthcoming elections.
UN supports Nigeria violence victims with N5.6 bn
The United Nations Central Emergency Fund (CERF) has released 28 million dollars (about N5.6 billion) to support victims of the violence in the North-East zone of Nigeria.
Jang urges Jega to conduct credible elections
Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau has advised Prof Attahiru Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, to conduct credible general polls.
Stay where you are to vote, Ohaneze Ndigbo tells members
A socio-political organisation, Ohaneze Nidigbo, Northern Zone, has called on its members to remain wherever they reside in any part of the country to vote during elections.
Governorship aspirant, two others fight over PDP ticket in Ogun
A governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State, Kayode Amusan and two others have begun fight over House of Representatives ticket for Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi-Owode Federal constituency.
#BabaWhenYouGetThere: Nigerians set Agenda for Buhari
Nigerian social media users are setting the agenda for the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), who is the major challenger of incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the March 28 polls.
FIFA to pay $200m compensation to European clubs for World Cup
FIFA will pay European clubs $200 million compensation for players who take part in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the governing body announced Friday.
Turkish professor loses three sons to IS
An assistant professor at a Turkish university has appealed to the government for help after his three teenage sons left to fight with Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq and Syria, the Hurriyet daily reported Friday.
Die-hard eclipse junkies view solar eclipse from world top
All eyes were turned to the heavens early Friday for a solar eclipse offering spectacular views from selected airplane seats, European countries with clear skies and a remote Arctic archipelago
BoI charges estate valuers against placing false values on assets
The Bank of Industry(BoI) has enjoined Estate Surveyors and Valuers in the country to adhere to ethical guidelines in their profession by not placing false values on companies assets. The bank also confirmed that it has disbursed a total of N780 billion of intervention funds to industries in the real sector of the economy last year. Speaking during the yearly conference of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers(NIESV) in Osogbo, Osun State, Rasheed Olaoluwa, Managing Director of the bank, said “As a bank, we depend on your judgment.
Buhari became Head of State through coup, stole $2.8m – Clark
AHEAD of the Presidential and general elections slated for March 28 and April 11, Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark claimed yesterday that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and its Presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan have already won the election.
Man who salted, cooked parents guilty of murder
A Hong Kong man who was accused of killing, dismembering, salting and cooking his parents was found guilty of double murder Friday.
Hong Kong seizes $1.29m pangolin scales from Nigeria
A huge two-tonne haul of scales from the endangered pangolin anteater have been seized by Hong Kong Customs in a bust worth more than US$1 million, authorities said Friday.
