Polytechnic suffers 25% reduction of monthly allocation
Monthly allocation to state owned tertiary institutions in Delta State has been reduced by twenty-five percent even the release of the allocation has not been regular. Speaking during the familiarization visit of the new Commissioner for Higher Education, Hon. Charles Emetulu to the polytechnic, the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Dr Clara Sogbaike said: “ monthly overhead cost from the state government has been reduced by 25 per cent from four million naira to three million naira”.
One term pact: Gov. Babangida Aliyu lied, suffering from mouth diarrhea -APC Campaign
All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) Wednesday said that Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu lied when he stated that its presidential candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari signed to serve only one term if elected president.
Amaechi’s brother attacked
Chidi Amaechi, younger brother of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign, was attacked, yesterday.
Dream Team ready for Zambia test – Amoo
The national Olympic team assistant coach, Fatai Amoo has said the side will not take for granted the challenge of Zambian Under-23 side.
NAWOJ urges women to stop husbands, children from violence
The Plateau State chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has appealed to women in the state irrespective of tribe, political and religious affiliations to encourage their spouses and children not to engage in any activity that would scuttle peace in the country during and after the general elections.
APC, PDP supporters clash in Owerri
The gubernatorial debate organized by the Justice, Development and Peace Commission, JDPC, of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, ended in a fiasco Wednesday.
Police rescue kidnapped female lecturer
Rivers State Police command, Wednesday evening, confirmed the rescue of a female lecturer of the University of Port Harcourt, Awala George, who was taken hostage eighth days ago.
INEC to repeat SCR demonstration in Ebonyi
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it would repeat public demonstration of the Smart Card Readers, SCRs, in Ebonyi State next Saturday.
Ghana FA reports players over betting
The Ghana Football Association has reported some top-flight players to law enforcement agencies over allegations they bet on their own team to lose.
Morocco recalls ambassador over phone conversation between Jonathan, King Mohammed VI
Morocco has recalled its ambassador from Nigeria, accusing the Jonathan’s lead government of using King Mohammed VI in election campaign.
UN torture expert accuses US of hindering visits to prisons, Guantanamo
The United Nations’ top investigator on the use of torture accused Washington Wednesday of dragging its feet on his requested visits to prisons and refusing to give him access to inmates at Guantanamo.
Ethisphere Institute names Dell as 2015 world’s most ethical firm
The Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, yesterday announced that Dell has been recognized by as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company.
Intel supports science education among Nigerian youths
Chip maker, Intel Corporation has thrown its weight behind the 11th edition of the National Festival of School Science fair kicking off in Ado -Ekiti, Ekiti State this weekend.
Ban Ki-moon, Johnson-Sirleaf, Clinton set 2030 deadline for gender equality
World leaders and activists have set 2030 deadline for achieving gender equality worldwide.
Never again shall Nigerian territory be occupied by terrorists—Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured Nigerians that he will not relent until every inch of Nigerian territory is retaken from Boko Haram and insurgency is defeated in the country. He boasted that never again shall Nigerian territory be occupied by terrorists.
S.African president fights back over corruption charges
South African President Jacob Zuma fought back in parliament Wednesday against demands that he repay millions of dollars spent on his private residence — saying he “never took a penny”.
