ITTF Africa Senior Championships: Nigeria, Egypt in team event finals
As predicted, Nigeria and host, Egypt will battle for the top prize in the final of the team events at the ongoing International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Senior championship in Cairo.
Chelsea, Man City out of FA Cup
League one clubs, Bradford City and Middleborough have eliminated premier league table toppers, Chelsea and Man City from the FA cup.
Bakers urge early distribution of casava bread equipment
The Masters Bakers and Caterers Association of Nigeria (MBCAN), Lagos chapter, on Saturday appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the distribution of cassava bread equipment to bakers.
PDP sponsors attacks on Jonathan, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring the attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan in Katsina and Bauchi as part of its devilish plan to demonize the opposition and force a postponement of next month’s general elections.
CNN verdict: an affirmation of global confidence in Nigeria’s economy – PDP
CNN Money, a business analysis programme, on Friday listed Nigeria as one of the fastest growing economies for 2015.
IG orders crackdown on political thuggery
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, on Saturday ordered a crackdown on political thuggery by the police following instances of attacks by some party supporters against their opponents.
Archbishop says Agbaje “best man for the job’’
The Archbishop of the Resurrection Praise Ministry, Sampson Benjamin, on Saturday said that Jimi Agbaje had unique virtues that could make him the best man for the governorship of Lagos State.
World leaders head to Saudi after king’s death
World leaders headed to Saudi Arabia Saturday to offer condolences following the death of King Abdullah, with US President Barack Obama cutting short a trip to India to pay respects.
Boko Haram killed four of my grown-up children
Boko Haram fighters have killed 15 villagers near Maiduguri, the city which is the epicentre of the Islamist group’s six-year insurgency and where President Goodluck Jonathan is to launch his re-election campaign Saturday.
CNN verdict, affirmation of global confidence in Nigeria’s economy – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the grading of Nigeria as the third fastest-growing economy for 2015 after China and Qatar by the CNNMoney, a business analysis programme, is a referendum on the prudent management of the Nigerian economy by the President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration, describing it as a verdict of a disinterested party.
Shettima urges Borno citizens to respect Jonathan
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Friday appealed to his supporters not to disrespect President Goodluck Jonathan or members of his entourage as the PDP holds its rally on Jan. 24.
