CAN tackles Niger over employment of CRK teachers
There has been a running battle between the Niger State government and the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in the past years over the employment of Christian Religious Knowledge, CRK, teachers in all public schools in the state.
Euro 2016: Bale inspires Wales to victory
Subsitute Hal Robson-Kanu’s 81st minute goal gave Wales a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Euro 2016 on Saturday.
Troops kill 10 Boko Haram fighters, capture 2 in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed the killing of 10 suspected Boko Haram fighters after a clearance operation in Gamboru-Ngala, Borno.
Exhibit virtue of patience, VP’s mother urges Nigerians
The mother of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs Olubisi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerians to exhibit the virtue of patience.
Iran condemns Canada court ruling on ‘terror’ attacks
Iran Saturday condemned a Canadian judge’s order for Tehran’s non-diplomatic land and bank accounts in Canada to be given to victims of attacks allegedly carried out by Hamas and Hezbollah.
Stop the bombings, Tompolo begs Avengers again
FORMER militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, today, called on the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, yet again to halt the ongoing bombing of oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region.
Release results of June 12, 1993 Presidential poll, Afenifere group urges Buhari
Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, on Saturday, called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12, 1993, Presidential Election, won by Bashorun M.K.O Abiola.
FG plans fresh financial relief package for states
The Federal Government, Saturday, said it is finalizing a conditional Budget Support Facility to provide financial relief to State Governments based on the states meeting a set of stringent fiscal conditions.
Queen Elizabeth II begins 3 days of birthday celebrations
Queen Elizabeth II marked her official 90th birthday Saturday by taking the salute at a special military parade in London where her vivid green outfit caused a sensation.
Investors are also interested in infrastructure, technology, agri-business – ICC
The Nigeria International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), is set to host the first Africa Regional Arbitration Conference in Lagos to boost foreign investments in emerging markets in Africa.
NCC to embark on nationwide raid of MP3 dealers, says DG
The Director- General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission(NCC), Mr Afam Ezekude says the commission will soon embark on a nationwide raid of MP3 dealers and outlets across Nigeria.
