Gov. Al-Makura promises Automatic employment to any corps member who marries an indigene of the state
“I promise automatic employment to any NYSC Batch 'A' corps member who marries an indigenes in order to promote peaceful co-existence among the people of the state and others states of the country.”
Fuel scarcity: Fierce fighting in Iraq’s largest refinery
The Islamic State jihadist group launched a fresh offensive Thursday against Iraq’s largest refinery, where a military official said security forces are facing one of their toughest battles. The IS launched “a fierce attack at dawn and clashes are ongoing,” an army major general told AFP, on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to talk to the press. The country’s largest refinery is located near the city of Baiji, around 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Baghdad.
Buhari orders his security personnel to obey traffic rules
“abiding by law would be the guiding philosophy of my administration. Without leadership by example, the ordinary citizens would become copycats of the lawlessness of their leaders.
Tell your aides to stop overheating the polity, APC tells Jonathan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to call his aides to order to stop them from overheating the polity with their incautious statements, especially relating to the transition of power.
Don’t expect Samuel Peter’s quick return to world boxing arena, says NP
The Nigerian Police Force says Nigerians should not expect the quick return of Nigeria’s heavyweight boxing champion, Samuel Peter, to the global boxing arena.
Breaking News: Supreme Court stops constitution amendment
The Supreme Court has stopped the National Assembly from taking further steps towards amending the 1999 constitution.
Dwindling federal allocation: Workers kick as Kogi announces 40 per cent salary cut
Following the dwindling resources arising from the decreasing Federal allocation to the state, the Kogi State Government has announced a 40 percent slash in the salary of its workers.
England’s FA sought black player quotas
Two officials from the Football Association told former England manager Graham Taylor to limit the number of black players in his squad, a new book has claimed.
How magical Messi ruined Guardiola homecoming
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi struck twice and set up Neymar in the final 13 minutes as Pep Guardiola’s return to the Camp Nou as Bayern Munich coach ended in a 3-0 defeat in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Black marketers push petrol price to N300/litre in Ondo
AS the scarcity of petrol bites harder across Ondo state , major marketers of the commodity now divert their consignment to independent marketers who sell between N150 and N300 per litre.
Final polls show dead heat ahead of British election
The final polls released on the eve of Britain’s general election on Thursday showed main rivals Labour and the Conservatives locked in a dead heat.
