Jonathan, Patience mourn Senator Uche Chukwumerije
President Goodluck Jonathan and the First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan have extended heartfelt condolences to the Chukwumerije family as well as the government and people of Abia state on the death of Senator Uche Chukwumerije.
Six Somali-Americans arrested trying to join Islamic State
US authorities on Monday announced the arrest of six Somali-American men who planned to travel to Syria to fight with the Islamic State jihadist group.
EU sets emergency summit for Thursday on migrant crisis
“I have decided to call an extraordinary European Council this Thursday to address situation in the Mediterranean,” Tusk said on Twitter on Monday, a day after Italian premier Matteo Renzi called for the meeting.
2015 Nig. Prize for Lit…Search for new laureate begins
The search for a new laureate has begun as sponsor of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, Nigeria LNG Limited last week, handed over a total of one hundred and nine (109) entries which were submitted by Nigerian writers both within and outside the country for the 2015 Nigeria Prize for Literature.
House on the Rock holds conference for spiritual empowerment
THE House on the Rock Church has said that its 2015 Word Conference would offer an opportunity for the spiritual empowerment of the nation. A statement by the church said this year’s edition of the annual event is expected to run from April 22 to 26 in Lagos.
Heartland FC end Kwara United’s 3-game unbeaten run
Heartland Football Club of Owerri on Sunday in Ilorin at the Kwara Stadium came from a goal down to win 3-1 and end Kwara United’s three-game unbeaten run. The hosts had gone ahead in the ninth minute through Ahmed Jimoh’s strike from a good use of a defensive error by the Naze Millionaires in the week four encounter.
