Okpewho brought pride, glory to Nigeria through inspiring novels-Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that literary icon, Professor Isidore Okpewho, who passed on at the age of 74 brought pride, glory to Nigeria through inspiring novels and teaching skills.
Shekau’s Boko Haram group, Barnawi camp clash
In-fighting has broken out in Boko Haram after the Islamic State group announced a new leader of its Nigerian affiliate, according to reports in the country’s remote northeast.
Ekeukwu Owerri market: Court gives IMSG last chance
By Chidi Nkwopara & Chinonso Alozie, OWERRI. An Imo State High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Sabinus I. Opara, has given the state government what it called “the last chance to appear before the court”, over the suit, HOW/380/2016, filed by Owerri indigenes on the planned destruction and relocation of Ekeukwu Owerri market. All […]
Lagos not taking another N500bn bond – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday clarified the N500bn Bond Programme approved by the State House of Assembly, saying that the Bond was a pool fund that would span over a period of time and not just for the current Appropriation year.
FUPRE reopens suspended 2016/2017 pre-admission screening
THE Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta state has re-opened its Pre-Admission Screening earlier suspended for intending students for its next academic session.
38 killed, 92,000 left homeless by Niger floods
At least 38 people have been killed and more than 92,000 left homeless since June in disastrous floods in Niger, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Apple eliminates headphone jacks in new waterproof iPhones
Apple is out to make a splash with new waterproof iPhones and a smartphone game starring Nintendo’s beloved “Mario”, but it has raised eyebrows by eliminating headphone jacks in a push for wireless.
Airforce prepares special forces to counter terrorists attack on airports
The Nigerian Airforce has carried out a Counter terrorism simulation exercise inside the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with Special Forces including Bomb disposal experts and the Regiment force with a Super Puma military Helicopter dropping airborne snipers from the air.
Rio Paralympics: Brazil president booed at opening ceremony
Abuja – Brazilian president Michel Temer was booed as the 2016 Paralympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro to a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity. Thousands of performers were involved either side of the two-hour procession of competing countries at the Maracana on Wednesday. The competition begins on Thursday, when […]
Quit ultimatum: Lagos set for demolition of shanties on Island after Sallah
The Special Committee on Clean- Up of Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island inaugurated by the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode last week has concluded plans to commence the enforcement of the Environmental Sanitation and Town Planning laws in the affected areas after the Sallah holidays.
80% Nigerian women, girls in Italy sex trafficking victims — VATICAN
About 80 percent of Nigerian women and girls, who arrive Italy, are sex trafficking victims, according to Vatican news agency, Agenzia Fides.
