FG, militants’ ceasefire in N-Delta collapses
THE temporary cessation of hostilities in the Niger Delta region broke down, weekend, as Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, blew up five oil and gas installations following its displeasure with the manner the Federal Government was managing and breaching the peace process.
2016 Copa Coca-Cola: Oyo State wins as Okocha ‘steals’ show
Oyo state’s Asegun Comprehensive High School defeated the National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu state at the 2016 edition of the Copa Coca-Cola boys U-15 soccer tournament at the national final match played at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island.
Mexico U-23 humble Dream Team
Hosts Mexico beat their Nigerian counterparts 1-0 in a Rio Olympics warm-up match played yesterday at the Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes. .
Pension funds not suitable for housing development
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, said the long-term nature of pension funds make it unsuitable for housing owing to the high risk involved at the development stage, adding that they are more ideal for mortgage financing.
Euro 2016 – France thrash Iceland 5-2 to move into semi-finals
Olivier Giroud scored two goals and set up another as the Euro 2016 hosts France thrashed Iceland 5-2 on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash against world champions Germany.
AMNESTY STIPENDS: Be patient with FG, Dickson tells ex–militants
A coalition of groups from the South East and South South has called for a referendum on the resolution of 2014 National Conference, saying such would provide a lasting solution to the problems currently bedeviling Nigeria.
