Akpoborie: Draws kids to God
Amnesty International has claimed that Boko Haram killed a woman who was in labour during its attack on Baga- believed to be the deadliest attack of the militants’ six-year insurgency.
LASG provides 50 additional fire hydrants
The fire fighting facility is also installed at Demurin Street, Alapere; Ajiboye Estate, Fadiya Street and Ogunshowobo Street, Ketu.—Rasaq Fadipe
We will not interfere in state FAs’ elections, says NFA
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA), on Friday, assured that it would not interfere in the forthcoming State Football Associations (FAs) Elections.
I will return illegally acquired lands – guber candidate
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Friday promised to return illegally acquired lands to their owners, if elected.
2015 All-Africa Games Qualifiers: Babayaro urges Siasia to select players on merit
Former Super Eagles defender Celestine Babayaro has urged the national under-23 male team coach, Samson Siasia, to ensure only the best players were selected for the 2015 All-Africa Games Qualifiers.
Google Nigeria trains media practitioners on election reportage
Google Nigeria on Friday tasked the media on the use of modern data tools for effective reportage,especially of the forthcoming February general elections in the country.
INEC weighs options on fresh voter registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it was still considering fresh voter registration for eligible persons yet to register and for those with Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) problem.
Another fire engulfs Berlin Market in Lagos
Lagos – Goods and property worth millions of Naira were destroyed by fire on Friday at the popular Berlin Market, near Mandilas on Williams Street, off Marina in central Lagos. The incident occurred four days after five buildings were razed in the popular Balogun Market located also in central Lagos. Cause of the fire could […]
Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over wife’s stealing habit
“I don’t steal my husband’s money, even though he is very tight fisted. He gives us N300 feeding allowance daily and I will be the one to feed his old-aged mother and father that lived with us.”–Divorced wife
Ebonyi will massively vote for Jonathan, says Mbam RMAFC Chairman
Chief Elias Mbam, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), said on Friday that Ebonyi people would have no cause not to massively vote for President Goodluck Jonathan.
Rivers Police confirm attack on party office
The Rivers Police Command said it had received a report of an attack on the All Progressives Congress office at Ngor, Andoni Local Government Area, early on Friday.
APC congratulates Jonathan over Maiduguri visit, says President has more trips to make
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for finally finding the courage to visit Maiduguri to pep up the gallant troops battling the Boko Haram insurgency, but said the President has more trips to make to Chibok, Buni Yadi and Potiskum, among others.
Third new bird flu virus strain detected in Taiwan
Taiwan’s agricultural officials on Friday said Avian Influenza Virus H5N3 has been detected for the first time in Taiwan, a report said.
Golden Eaglets arrives Kaduna ahead of its friendly on Saturday
The Golden Eaglets have arrived in Kaduna ahead of a friendly match with Sokoto United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Saturday instead of an earlier scheduled international match.
Kuku says no vacancy in Aso Rock, Nigerians will vote for continuity
THE Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs and Chairman of Amnesty Programmee Kingsley Kuku weekend said there is no vacancy in Aso Rock.
February polls: ‘Presidential campaigns are not issue based’
Oil industry operators have taken a swipe at the presidential aspirants in the forthcoming February polls, saying that electioneering campaigns are not issue based, but more of mud sliding.
