Amazing stories from Yola that defy Boko Haram bombs
DUE to intermittent attacks, including suicide bombings, from Boko Haram insurgents, major parts of Nigeria’s North East states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa are generally perceived as often haunted by the spectre of death and destruction, and therefore, no-go-areas. This is why Yola, the Adamawa State capital, which until lately was largely a haven of refuge for residents and the internally displaced or those fleeing the horrors of terrorists attacks, is now regarded as highly endangered on account of some suicide bombings recorded there.
Galatasaray table $8.5m for Mikel
Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel is most likely to join Turkish giants Galatasaray during the winter transfer window.
Taraba guber: Accept defeat APC tells Ishaku, PDP
The Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Jika Ardo has called on the incumbent governor, Darius Ishaku and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to accept defeat and join the train of change.
Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015 Shortlist releases
Three finalists have been announced as the three shortlisted authors for the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature and sadly, no Nigerian author made the list. The authors that made the list include; Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Penny Busetto and Rehana Rossouw. The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first pan-African Prize that is open solely to debut fiction writers from African countries. Now in its third year, it is acknowledged as the most prestigious literary prize for African fiction.
ATN to collaborate with stakeholders in building industry
FOLLOWING the current wind of change in all sectors of the economy, the Association of Tilers, Nigeria, ATN, moves to collaborate with stakeholders in the building industry
Nigerian league kicks off next month
The new Nigeria league season is scheduled to kick off next month so as to get the country’s clubs on the continent could get ready for both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
