Rights group demands recall of 13 sacked VCs
Concerned Citizens for Educational Development, a civil rights group, has asked the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamau Adamu, to take steps to comply with the presidential directives on the recall of the 13 Vice Chancellors of some federal universities whose appointments were wrongfully terminated by the Federal Government in February.
N-Delta issues still burning —Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Fred Agbedi, has called on the Federal Government to make more investments in the Niger Delta to fast-track the development of the region.
NDPC to Okowa: Rename DELSU after Felix Ibru
Niger Delta Peace Coalition, NDPC, has urged Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to immortalize the first governor of the state, the late Olorogun Felix Ibru, by renaming Delta State University, DELSU, after him.
Navy foils vandals’ operation, recovers 20,000 jerry cans
lagos—Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, weekend, foiled vandals operations in Solou, Kamoru and Imola communities in Lagos, forcing them to abandon over 20,000 fifty litres jerricans which were to be used to siphon stolen petroleum product from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation pipelines.
Abia govt demolishes kidnappers’ den, 1 arrested
ABIA State Government, weekend, demolished four buildings at Etitiama Mkporo in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state, allegedly used for kidnapping activities.
There is need to review all ports concessions — NPA boss
Last Wednesday, the Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority, Alhaji Habib Abdullahi had an interactive session with select Business Editors in Lagos.
I want to share my experience, technique with the world – Remi Owadokun
Today, more books are read on mobile devices like phones and tablets. This has created the need for e-books. More books are now sold online than hard copies. Amazon is the biggest online booksellers in the world and it recently named a Nigerian a number one best seller.
Rangers pip Giwa, extend lead at top
RANGERS extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League to two points after defeating Giwa 1-0 in Jos yesterday
Godwin Aguda was the match hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 15th minute.
It was sweet revenge for the Enugu side, who lost home and away to Giwa FC last season.
The game was however abandoned in the 87th minute.
Kano Pillars’ poor run against Rivers United continued as they lost 1-0 in Port Harcourt.
The Sai Masu Gida have now lost nine of their last 10 away games against Rivers United.
Sunshine Stars continued their resurgence under Solomon Ogbeide, whipping El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 in Akure.
Oil-freeze talks end in failure amid Saudi demands over Iran
Negotiations in Doha between OPEC members and other oil producers ended without any agreement on limiting supplies, a diplomatic failure that threatens to renew the rout in prices.
Africa Empowered: Akinwunmi Adesina
AKINWUNMI Adesina has worn many different hats at global institutions of varying sizes in his career. His appointment as President of the African Development Bank Group is his first outing in a financial institution.
Kudos to a captivating, simply priceless book of knowledge
The words engaging, real, heart warming, soul searching and simply captivating best describes this well packaged book of knowledge on realistic daily living. One of the best inspirational and eye opening books I have ever read.
