PDP a party of politicians that has lost its sense of direction, focus – decampees
Tension mounts in the Nasarawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the former Secretary to State Government, Chief Philip Dada, the former Commissioner for Cultural and Tourism Hon Dauda Esu and one time Permanent Secretary in Nasarawa State, Mr Silas Dako dumped PDP to join forces with the ruling All Progress Congress (APC) to actualize the change slogan of the president Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
Nsukka residents urge FG to address unemployment, inflation in 2017
Less than three days to the end of 2016, some residents of Nsukka in Enugu State, have called on the Federal Government to create jobs and control inflation in 2017.
Born again: baby boom after China ends one-child rule
As soon as China abandoned its one-child policy a year ago, Zheng Xiaoyu and her husband started trying for a sibling for their nine-year-old son.
Over 50 killed as flood ravages DR Congo
Floods triggered by heavy rains and a river bursting its banks have killed at least 50 people and left thousands more homeless in southwestern Congo, a provincial governor said Thursday.
Nigerian children are growing, learning in a scientifically illiterate society- Don
A Professor of Science Education, Prof. Bernadette Ezeliora, said on Thursday that massive investment in science education in primary and secondary schools would enable the country attain greater technological goals.
Carlos Tevez moves to China
Ex-Manchester City and United striker Carlos Tevez has signed for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Gov. Ambode set to make Badagry tourism hub of Africa
agos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday unveiled plans by his administration to boost and scale up the tourism potentials of Badagry thereby creating jobs for the youths and the people of the ancient town.
Mobile Court convicts motorist for assaulting FRSC official in Edo
A mobile court has sentenced a motorist, Mr Aurhur Nwankwo, to six months imprisonment for assaulting a road marshal in Edo while on duty.
I have worn one shinpad since I was eight yrs old- Herrera
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera cracked his team-mates up when he revealed that he has worn the same shinpads since he was eight years old.
Ban on rice importation too hasty- Rice Farmer
The Chief Executive Officer of Raymos Guana Farms, Mr Raymos Guana, says the decision of the Federal Government to ban rice importation is too hasty.
Bureau appeals to National Assembly to comply with FOI Act
Dr Joe Abah, Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has appealed to the National Assembly members to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
There was once a Bench (2)
PRINCE Bolasodun Adesumbo Ajibola(82) served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice at the Hague between 1991 and 1994. Justice Timothy Akinola Aguda (1923-2001) from Akure in Ondo State was the pioneer Chief Justice of Botswana when the landlocked country gained its independence September 30, 1966.
Man,30, remanded for alleged burglary in Osun
A suspect, Olajide Olatunde,30, was on Thursday remanded in Ilesa prison custody by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged burglary.
Why we planned to bomb 3rd Mainland Bridge – Suspect
One of the leaders of a notorious militant group operating in Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos and Ogun states, Abiodun Amos, said yesterday, that his group planned to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos because the Federal Government failed to consider its members for amnesty.
Trump assures Israel of support upon inauguration
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, asked Israel to stay strong, saying his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017, is fast approaching and things will change. Trump’s remark was not unconnected with the continued controversies over recent UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. “We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such […]
Nigerian women in 2016: Women who shaped the tough year
2016 will go down in history as a year to remember. Quite an eventful year it has also been for women all over the country. As we glide into the New Year, Woman’s Own takes a quick look at the major women-related events that got Nigeria talking in 2016, beginning with the most recent.
