Boko Haram didn’t attack Maiduguri, we only intercepted 10 bombers — Army
The Nigerian Military has refuted reports that Boko Haram insurgents attacked outskirts of Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.
‘Admire to aquire’
‘Admire to aquire’
No slip ups against Chelsea, van Gaal tells Man U
Louis van Gaal has challenged his Manchester United players to play “our football” against Chelsea tonight as he fights to save his job.
Running the economy without oil wealth
THERE were two major national problems our military rulers managed poorly. First was the enormous wealth that came our way in the oil boom of the early 70s. One martial ruler said his headache wasn’t money: It was how to spend it. Whereupon the country under him took upon itself the Father Christmas role. We gave and gave to African countries that were not as oily endowed as we were. When we could no longer locate the needy in Africa we turned to shores outside the continent.
Relaxation of monetary policy yet to impact economy — LCCI
Lagos—The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI has said the relaxation of monetary conditions is yet to impact on the cost of funds in the economy and predicted that the Gross Domestic Product, GDP will rebound in 2016.
Inferno at doctor’s quarters: Governor Wike sympathises with victims
Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has sympathized with doctors and management of Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, Port Harcourt over the fire that gutted the doctor’s quarters of the hospital, yesterday.
Communities to lose land for bunkering activities —Navy
THE Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, DELTA, in a move to end illegal bunkering activities in its domain, has warned communities not to allow illegal refining activities in their area or else such lands shall be forfeited to the Federal Government in its new strategy.
Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport: S’East stakeholders allege sabotage
Some stakeholders in South East have raised alarm over an alleged plot by some people in Nigeria, especially the Federal Ministry of aviation staff, to sabotage flight activities at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to give the impression that it was not suitable to render international services.
Unpaid Pension: Retired pry school teachers in Rivers cry out
Pensioners in Rivers State have appealed to the state government to clear the pension of retired primary school teachers in the state.
Staff school teachers’ sack: Our story, by FUTA
THE authorities of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State weekend explained the rationale behind the sack of 45 teachers of its Primary school.
Xmas: Ugwuanyi asks Christians to pray for Nigeria
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has enjoined Christians in the state to celebrate the Christmas, praying for the country in these hard times.
