Community cries out as hoodlums vandalise, burn $36 million water scheme

Community cries out as hoodlums vandalise, burn $36 million water scheme

When General Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime flagged off a contract for the construction of a gigantic water scheme at Amuro Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, at the cost of $36 million, under the control of Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, Naze, Owerri, both indigenes and non-indigenes of the area shed tears of joy.
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Wahala in the land

Wahala in the land

Make dem no worry, bigger problems are coming. Na small, small monkey dey take enter market,” declared Biodun, a commuter in the Ojota-bound bus as another commuter, Martins, narrated what happened in his neighbourhood.

Alternative power exhibition holds in Lagos tech

Alternative power exhibition holds in Lagos tech

Organisers of the forthcoming Alternative Power Exhibition have promised to deploy alternative energy solutions that would help address the power needs of households and corporations, especially with the tough economic condition currently witnessed in the country.

NCDMB, IOCs appraise cost-effective, efficient petroleum tech

NCDMB, IOCs appraise cost-effective, efficient petroleum tech

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, in conjunction with leading international oil companies, IOCs, has expressed confidence in the capacity of indigenous companies to deliver global standards in oil field engineering services.

Manchester United paid sacked van Gaal, coaches £8.4m compensation

Manchester United paid sacked van Gaal, coaches £8.4m compensation

Premier League side Manchester United paid out £8.4million (about N3.8 billion) to former manager Louis van Gaal and his coaches after they were sacked in May. United are also understood to have written off £6.7 million (about N3.01 billion) on ex-Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria maintains winning streak

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria maintains winning streak

Nigeria maintained their winning streak with a 49-run victory over their West African counterparts, Sierra Leone at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup qualifiers in South Africa. The match which held at the main oval of Sahara Park Willowmoore, in what was essentially a West African cricket derby, saw Nigeria batting first and after […]

Eagles coach rejects Abuja house

Eagles coach rejects Abuja house

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has rejected a three-bedroom provided for him in Abuja by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), saying it is “too big”.

Ighalo yearns for more comebacks

Ighalo yearns for more comebacks

Odion Ighalo was a hot commodity before the second half of last season in the EPL as he dazzled Hornets fans and indeed the watching world with his mesmerizing goal banging skills. helping the newly promoted side to a 13th spot finish last term. Though the goals almost dried up in the turn of the […]

Athletes don’t need training to win medals – Dalung

Athletes don’t need training to win medals – Dalung

As Nigerians still seethe with anger over the poor preparation Team Nigeria athletes had which resulted in their woeful outing at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil last, Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung may further infuriate them with his latest claim that athletes don’t need too much preparation to excel in competitions.

LinkedIn founder offers $5mn if Trump releases taxes

LinkedIn founder offers $5mn if Trump releases taxes

The co-founder of LinkedIn pledged Monday to donate up to $5 million to a crowdfunded charitable campaign for veterans if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump releases his tax returns. Reid Hoffman, a founder of the professional social network and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, made the offer to draw attention to a campaign to raise funds for organizations that assist veterans.

Alleged rape of 4-year-old girl: Probe police detectives, doctor for sloppy investigation – Activist

Alleged rape of 4-year-old girl: Probe police detectives, doctor for sloppy investigation – Activist

CALABAR— CONTROVERSY over alleged defilement of a four-year-old girl at Calabar, Cross River State, by her 60-year-old stepfather has deepened with a rights activist/principal counsel, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, Calabar, James Ibor, calling on the Attorney General of Cross River State, Mr. Joe Abang, to direct the Commissioner of Police to investigate the police detectives and the doctor that examined the case and issued a medical report exonerating the suspect.

Hajj sponsorship: Muslim faithful commend Gov. Umahi

Hajj sponsorship: Muslim faithful commend Gov. Umahi

Muslims in Ebonyi on Monday commended the government for its continued sponsorship of its members for Hajj. The Muslim faithful gave the commendation in a Sallah message signed by their leader, Dr Muhammad Ajah, and read by Malam Ibrahim Obiahu during a courtesy visit to Gov. David Umahi in Abakaliki.