LAGOS GOV: Ambode seeks fairness at polls
LAGOS—Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Lagos state has called on law enforcement agents to provide adequate security for all parties involved in the coming election without any bias as this would further enhance the democratic process in Nigeria.
Bird flu spreads to 11 states
Nigeria on Thursday confirmed that the H5N1 strain of bird flu has spread from seven to 11 states within a week, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of poultry but no human cases.
FG reviews cultural policy, partners UNESCO for UCH documentation
The Federal government has said that it was reviewing the current National Policy on culture to reflect the provisions required for effective safeguarding of the 2003 Convention on the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the country.
More microfinance banks may collapse, says operator
Microfinance banks need not to rent a gigantic or exotic building to offer their services. “Some of us operators even amass vehicles, this is not supposed to be so.”
Emir Sanusi tasks politicians on peaceful elections
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised politicians to caution their supporters against acts capable of causing violence during the forthcoming elections
Nigeria wins gold at Africa Senior Table Tennis championship
Nigeria won its first gold medal in the men’s double event of the Africa Senior Table Tennis Championship. The duo of Aruna Quadri and Kazeem Makanjuola defeated their compatriot Onaolapo Ojo and Jide Ogidiolu on Wednesday at the ongoing ITTF 2015 Africa Senior Table Tennis Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
Bonga spill: Oil communities lay siege to NOSDRA, Warri
ITSEKIRI and Ijaw riverine dwellers affected by the 2011 Bonga oil spill by Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Thursday morning, besieged the National Oil Spill and Detection Response Agency, NOSDRA,in Warri, Delta state.
JAMB procures special computers for visually impaired to take 2015 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has procured gadgets to facilitate the participation of the visually impaired candidates in its Computer Based Test (CBT) in March.
Election: Abuja residents to celebrate Valentine Day in low key.
Most residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they will spend the 2015 Valentine’s Day celebration without the usual outdoor events due to the election holding on that day.
Agbaje replies Fashola’s tax indictment
The governorship candidate of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has replied to the allegation by Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, that he (Agbaje) is owing the state N1.6 million as unpaid land use charges.
2011Bonga spill: Oil communities lay siege to NOSDRA, Warri
Itsekiri and Ijaw riverine dwellers affected by the 2011 Bonga oil spill by Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Thursday morning, besieged the National Spill Response and Detection Response Agency, NOSDRA,in Warri, Delta state.
