Boko Haram orphans: We ate grass, drank urine
It may be difficult to feel the pains of these over 1,300 victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, until you visit the children where they are camped in Uhogua community, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The camp is situated on a large expanse of land acquired by the President of the International Christian Center for Missions, Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, in 2005, with a view to rendering assistance to less privileged children in the area, but unknown to him, a Herculean task was ahead of him. The camp resembles a monastery where you see missionaries who left their families to dedicate their lives to the service of humanity. A 28- year-old German lady, who identified herself as Linda Shoes, works in the camp. Sunday Vanguard saw her at the kitchen assisting the natives to cook for the children.
N9.2 Billion Salaries: Lawmakers should be ready for pay cut — Hon. Okafor
Honourable John Chike Okafor represents Okigwe South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He was a Commissioner for Finance in Imo State and seconded the nomination of Speaker Yakubu Dogara. In this interview, the former banker explains why emoluments and overhead of government officials should be reduced. He also speaks on other national issues
Building collapses amid downpour in Lagos
A building, located at 14, Ijaye Street, Agege, Lagos, collapsed yesterday.
NFF not happy with Falcons exit —Sanusi
Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi yesterday told the women national team, the Super Falcons that the federation was not happy with their performance at the FIFA Women World Cup, which will enter the semi-final stage after today’s matches.
Demons frustrating Ajaokuba Steel Complex —Dogara
Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed dismay over the bad state of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, wondering if demons were frustrating the project.
Nigeria LNG exports reach N16.9trn in 15 years — Official
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (NLNG), a joint venture between the government and foreign oil majors, has generated some 85 billion dollars (N16.9 trillion) from exports since its inception 15 years ago, the company announced at the weekend.
