We will win Kogi governorship election – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday expressed optimism that it would win upcoming governorship election in Kogi and warned all aspirants and supporters to shun violence during the process.
Five issues that will be troubling Chelsea’s fans
Chelsea’s one-sided 3-0 loss away to Manchester City on Sunday left the defending champions five points below their opponents in 16th place in the nascent Premier League standings.
High Heel shoes: The bitter price of elegance
“I heard they could cause back pain, but I have never experienced any,’’ Izunobi said. A civil servant, Mrs Titi Tela, is of the opinion that high heels could be uncomfortable but inevitable when it comes to a woman’s wardrobe. “Many women wear them to look and feel sexy, professional, or to boost confidence, but most ladies carry flat slip-ons or shoes in their bags to alternate because these heels can be very discomforting and you do not have a choice but to slip out of them,’’ she said.
80-year-old bungee jumps off one of Europe’s highest bridges
A Bulgarian octogenarian has made a lifelong dream come true by bungee jumping from one of Europe’s highest bridges, the woman told AFP on Monday.
Prosecutors file appeal against Pistorius verdict
South African prosecutors on Monday filed an appeal calling for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Explosion rocks Bangkok commercial hub, casualties seen
Explosion rocks Bangkok commercial hub, casualties seen More details soon
NDDC dismisses allegations of missing N183.7bn as untrue
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has dismissed as untrue allegations that N183.7 billion of the commission was missing
Senate to fast track bills, motions to curtail waste
THE Senate Committee on Legislative Agenda has stressed the urgent need to fast bills and motions to curtail waste of time, energy and resources against the backdrop that between 1999 and 2003, only 293 bills were passed by the red chambers while the House of Representatives passed 483 bills within the same period under review.
Presidency angry with 2 S’South lawmakers over N184b NDDC scam
As the Presidency beams its searchlight on how the Niger Delta Development Commission allowed individuals and companies to make away with N183.7 billion as advanced payments for contracts not yet executed, two top politicians in the National Assembly are being fingered as the arrowheads of the huge loss of public fund.
Military getting its groove back, can beat Buhari’s 3-month deadline on Boko Haram – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the Nigerian military for ramping up the fight against Boko Haram, saying the visible paradigm shift in the military’s approach to the battle against the insurgents is yielding positive results.
Return cars, houses, generators, Buhari tells ex govt officials
“The properties belong to the Nigerian people. We are not trying to humiliate anyone by asking them to return their cars or houses,” he added.
