ATPN calls for creation of ICT agencies in states
The Association of Telecommunication Professionals of Nigeria, ATPN, has urged State Governors in the country to establish agencies that will coordinate and manage the ICT activities in their respective States and local government level so as to enhance the growth of the sector at the grass roots.
Laloko knocks Danagogo over Mourinho, Guardiola
SPORTS minister, Tammy Danagogo Tuesday recommended for the hiring of Chelsea handler, Jose Mourinho or Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola if their efforts to get Stephen Keshi for the Super Eagles failed.
Seven dead, 17 injured as Boko Haram hits Maiduguri again
The city of Maiduguri came under attack again on Tuesday, just days after Boko Haram bombings killed 58 people, as the government dismissed the militants’ link to the Islamic State group
Mikel pays tribute to Chelsea @ 110
Nigeria midefielder, John Obi Mikel, has paid tribute to Chelsea Football Club as it celebrates 110th anniversary.
We’re not afraid of Flying Eagles – Congo coach
Congo coach Paolo Berrettini has said his team do not fear Nigeria and will fight to win today’s decisive AYC Group A match against the six-time champions.
Give Jonathan benefit of doubt – Abdusalami
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, on Tuesday urged Nigerians to give President Goodluck Jonathan the benefit of doubt on his promise that general elections would hold as re-scheduled.
Jonathan appoints Ishaya Akau new SURE-P Chairman
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday appointed Mr Ishaya Akau as the new Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).
Polls: We ‘ll go ahead with card readers – INEC
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA – INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission,INEC, Tuesday,insisted that it will deploy card readers in the accreditation of eligible voters in the forth coming general election. This was even as it expressed satisfaction with last Saturday’s mock election conduct in 12 states of the federation. But the commission admitted that there were challenges […]
Iya Rainbow to release gospel album with Pasuma
Yoruba movie veteran, Idowu Philips popularly known as Iya Rainbow has released a gospel track titled ‘Ore Ofe’ from her forthcoming gospel album. She joined the growing number of thespians in the music industry.
PDP is my home, good luck to propagandists—Muazu
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Muazu, has said that the party is his home and will never leave it, following rumour of a rift between him and President Goodluck Jonathan.
Obafunwa seeks students’ support on LASU re-branding
Prof. John Obafunwa , the Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), on Monday solicited the support of the students of the institution to re-brand the 30-year-old university.
FG discourages states from borrowing as govt borrowing jumps from N530bn to N1.36 trn
The Minister of State for Finance, Mr Bashir Yuguda, on Tuesday in Abuja said states had been discouraged from borrowing due to their existing high debt profiles.
Fayose, others, object to Ekiti lawmakers’ suit
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Tuesday challenged the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court, Lagos, to entertain a suit filed by Mr Adewale Omirin, the impeached Speaker of Ekiti House of Assembly, and 18 other members.
Confusion, as server failure mars commencement of UTME exams
The postponed 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, now Computer-Based Test, CBT, billed to commence yesterday (Tuesday), nationwide, was again stalled across several examination centres over failure of internet servers.
Alcatel-Lucent boost operators with visualized radio access network technology
By Emeka Aginam Alcatel-Lucent at the just concluded Mobile World Congres held in Barcelona, Spain has demonstrated how wireless operators can use its visualized radio access network technology to dynamically meet changing market, customer and environmental demands, while also taking advantage of dramatically enhanced network performance and lowering costs. The technology will allow operators to […]
Jonathan fires SURE-P chairman, Gen Agwai
President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday, sacked the chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai.
