Delta: The prosperity journey begins with OkowaPlus
Amukpe, a sleepy town in Sapele Local Government Area wore a carnival look as the Job and Wealth Creation Scheme of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s S.M.A.R.T agenda was formally inaugurated. Inside Songhai Delta, venue of the inauguration of the Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP), excited participants beamed with joy as they commenced their journey to becoming self-employed.
Chad executes 10 Boko Haram suspects by firing squad
Chad executed 10 alleged members of Nigeria-based Islamist group, Boko Haram, by firing squad Saturday, a day after they were found guilty of a double suicide killing that left 38 people dead in the capital N’Djamena.
Saraki, Ashafa mourn Ambassador to US, Adefuye
The Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Saturday expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, in Washington DC.
Photos: Nigerian Air Force plane crashes in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Dornier-228 aircraft with call sign NAF030 crashed Saturday at the Nigerian Defence Academy , Kaduna killing seven onboard.
Air Force to investigate Dornier-228 aircraft crash in Kaduna
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has set up a panel to investigate circumstances surrounding the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Dornier-228 aircraft with call sign NAF030.
Police to promote 40,000 in two months, says I-G
The Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase on Saturday said about 40,000 policemen between the rank of Constable and Inspector would be promoted in the next two months.
Coloccini own goal helps Arsenal shatter spirited Newcastle
Arsenal had to work hard to find a way past 10-man Newcastle as a second-half own goal from Fabricio Coloccini secured a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory on Saturday.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Mikel on the bench, Moses missing
Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi, who played the last six minutes in last week’s Chelsea victory over Brown Ideye’s West Brom is back on the bench for the fourth weeks as the English Champions take on Crystal Palace in their first London derby of the season.
Kogi APC Congress: Accreditation underway
Accreditation of eligible delegates has started in the Kogi State APC Governorship primaries at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja.
‘Building should not be vacant for more than 6 months’
The international best practice is that no building should remain vacant for more than six months.
Seven killed as Air Force plane crashes in Kaduna
A light military plane, Dornier 2k, has crashed in Kaduna with all seven onboard feared dead.
APC has no structure on ground to threaten PDP – Dickson
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has expressed strong convictions that he would be re-elected, as he has an edge over his opponents running on a record of concrete achievements, rather than promises.
DSS smashes Boko Haram’s spy ring at Abuja airport
The Department of State Service (DSS), said it had disrupted a spying network mounted by the Boko Haram terrorists at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
45 Nigerians bag UK’s Chevening scholarships
The British Government has granted scholarship to 45 Nigerians to study strategic postgraduate courses in different universities in the United Kingdom for one year.
CAC, FIRS move for electronic stamping of companies’ documents
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is collaborating with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure the integration of e-stamping module into the Commission’s company registration portal (CRP).
Again, Fayose criticises Buhari’s lopsided appointment
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has again advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be equitable in the appointments of people into positions, reiterating that Mrs Amina Zakari headship of the Independent National Electoral Commission, is dangerous to the
country’s electoral system.
