Fashola unveils plans on mass housing
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has unveiled plans by the Federal Government to deliver mass housing for Nigerians. Speaking at an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Housing, Fashola disclosed plans to build 360 houses in three states through Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement in the first phase, develop “Rent to Own” housing scheme for those who cannot afford mortgage and incorporate a new housing model into the National Building Code.
Euro 2016: Unstoppable Germans battle ready for Spain or Italy
Germany still have plenty of room for improvement after easing into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals by beating Slovakia 3-0 on Sunday, coach Joachim Loew warned.
‘Ahmed Makarfi, Modu Sherrif are members of PDP no matter what’
The former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, says the current crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an indication that the party is strong.
World Cup Qualifier: Omeruo hails Nigeria’s group
“interesting”.Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has described the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw which sees Nigeria in Group B along with Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia as “interesting”.
Treat Niger Delta avengers as B’H terrorists, Junaid Mohammed tells Buhari
Outspoken Northern politician, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has asked President Muhamadu Buhari to treat the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, as terrorists and mete out appropriate military action against it as it is doing to Boko Haram insurgents in the north.
Lagos vows to ensure efficient, safe water transport system
The Lagos State Government on Sunday, restated its commitment to sanitize the water transportation system so as to ensure improved, efficient and safe mode of movement of people and goods on its waterways.
Friendly: Flying Eagles pip Olympics Eagles
Nigeria’s U-23 national team suffered a 4-3 defeat against their U-20 counterparts in yesterday’s friendly match played at the National Stadium, Abuja.
NFF contacts Le Guen for Eagles job
Nigeria Football Federation is in contact with French born coach, Paul Le Guen with a view of taking over the Super Eagles ahead of the crucial 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Police begin manhunt for Ikorodu attackers
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced aggressive manhunt for suspected militants who invaded Igbolomu and Ishawo areas of Ikorodu last Friday and unleashed mayhem on residents.
‘Finding Dory’ splashes box office with $73.2m
Pixar’s “Finding Dory” was floating atop the box office over the weekend, taking in an estimated $73.2 million, industry data showed Sunday.
Gunmen release Australian expatriates, others kidnapped in Niger Delta
Seven contractors, including three Australians and a South African, have been released unharmed four days after they were kidnapped by gunmen in southern Nigeria, local police and a state security adviser said on Sunday.
Stop intimidating Fayose, Ekiti federal lawmakers tell Buhari
Members of the National Assembly caucus in the Senate and House of Representatives from Ekiti State have cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), against allowing itself to be used to intimidate or harass Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal government.
‘Why Brexit portends negative effects on Nigeria’s economy’
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has said that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) will have negative consequences on Nigerian economy.
NDLEA arrests 120 suspects, seizes 15.5 tons of drugs in Kaduna
No fewer than 120 suspected drugs traffickers and addicts have been arrested by the NDLEA in Kaduna State from January to date.
SDP to Aregbesola: Don’t use weighing scales to swindle Osun people
The Osun state chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP has warned Governor Rauf Aregbesola to desist from taking the innocence of the people of Osun state for granted through his recently launched weighing scales tagged as ‘Osunwon Omoluabi’.
Microsoft Imagine Cup: Nigeria among 35 finalists heading to Seattle
Team Humane from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria is among 35 teams from around the world selected to contest at the 2016 Microsoft Imagine Cup world wide finals holding next month in Seattle, Washington, the United States of America.
