Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, yesterday, traded words over politically motivated killings in the state during the 2015 general polls.

More reactions, yesterday, trailed plans by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to get the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to approve the proposed National Board for Islamic Affairs, as the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in 19 northern states and Jamatu Nasri-Islam, JNI, expressed divergent views on the issue.

By Ndahi Marama Maiduguri—No fewer than 60,000 persons have been registered for the National Identity Cards in Borno this year, despite security challenge. Recalled that the office in the state was closed down due to activities of insurgents, only to be reopened for operation in January this year. Coordinator, National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Borno […]

As the trio, Master Babalola David Oluwasayo, Master Alabi Philip Toluwase and Miss Nkata Lewechi Ugonma, all from mission schools emerged first, second and third respectively at the May/June 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), some stakeholders are of the opinion that it is high time government handed over missionary schools to their owners.

An Abuja High Court at Maitama, on Tuesday, deferred trial of the detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, over alleged diversion of N2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms, till January 25, 2017.

THE House of Representatives yesterday inaugurated a committee to investigate the $17 billion allegedly stolen from undeclared crude oil and liquified natural gas exported to global destinations.

A FRESHLY-HATCHED baby bedbug was cozy beside its mother between the laces of a mat as they sucked the blood of the owners of the house who were fast asleep. When the sun was up, in order to kill the stubborn bedbugs, the humans took the mat and spread it outside. As the heat of the sun intensified, the baby bedbug became uncomfortable and cried out to its mother:

SENATE President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday, said the protracted Petroleum Industry Governance Bill, PIGB, would be passed by the Senate before the end of January, 2017.

Lagos—A 35-year-old Olatubosun Soyelu, who allegedly stole 1,089 bags of rice was, yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos magistrate’s court, Igbosere.

In its quest to boost students passion for science and stave off the decline of science-based subjects in secondary schools, FEH Projects Limited has introduced a distinctive blend of self-contained mobile science laboratory with a full range of science equipment.

Lately, there has been an upsurge in calls for a more eco-friendly approach to everyday human activities, both from world leaders, non-governmental organisations, experts and the Catholic Pope, who has remained at the forefront of this campaign—never hesitating to leave a word or two about it wherever he travels to.

THERE is renewed hope for infertile women if latest findings by scientists that a common cancer drug could trigger the development of new eggs is anything to go by.

As part of activities earmarked for the 2016 World AIDS Day, the Nigerian Red Ribbon Coalition, a strategic public-private sector alliance is providing free HIV Testing Services (HTS) for 18,000 Nigerians as well as reach over 5 million people with correct HIV/AIDS information.

Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court, who is facing 16-count charge bordering on money laundering, age falsification and alleged illegal possession of multiple international passports, yesterday, told a Federal High Court in Abuja that he was not ready for trial.

ENUGU—RESIDENTS of Ugene area of Abakpa in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state, were yesterday morning thrown into apprehension after the discovery of a naked body of a beheaded lady.