Military confirms blast at NPDC flow station in Delta
The Joint Military Task Force deployed to the Niger Delta to protect oil infrastructure on Wednesday confirmed an explosion at an oil field operated by Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in Delta.
Wife seeks dissolution of 6 month-old marriage over alleged battering, drunkenness
A house wife, Sekinat Aliyu, on Wednesday urged an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve her six-month-old marriage to Idris Aliyu over alleged battering and drunkenness.
Ranieri, Coleman take on super-coaches for FIFA title
Leicester’s Claudio Ranieri and Wales boss Chris Coleman are on a FIFA shortlist for coach of the year against the managers of Europe’s major club and international sides.
Spartak, CSKA fined over $8,000 for Moscow fan violence
Russian arch-rivals Spartak and CSKA were each fined nearly $8,000 on Wednesday over fan violence that halted their Moscow derby at the weekend and shone another damning spotlight on the World Cup host.
Probe finds fuels calls for S.Africa Zuma’s resignation
South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog Wednesday called for prosecutors to investigate alleged criminal activity as it released a report into President Jacob Zuma that fuelled further calls for him to resign.
IPOB: We welcome Buhari’s statement on leaving Nigeria but…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday, said it welcomed the statement attributed to President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring that any Nigerian is free to leave the country if they have another one, but says no to the conditions he gave for such exit.
Educationist criticises admission of underage into university
An Educationist, Mrs Cornelia Okwori, has criticised the current trend of admitting immature students into higher institutions.
Mimiko’s aides resign, join APC
Two Special Assistants to Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on Wednesday resigned their appointments and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reps move to abolish state, LGA joint account
THE House of Representatives Wednesday renewed the efforts to stop the joint account between states and local government areas which is currently in the Nigerian Constitution.
APC leaders back Oyegun, chide Timi Frank
Some notable leaders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday described the action of the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Comrade Timi Frank as harmful to the country’s democracy.
5 unique ways people show affection in Eastern Nigeria
The eastern part of Nigeria, largely dominated by people from the Igbo tribe, is a unique place to visit or live in. Aside from serene environs stretched over the area and the generally low cost of living, there is a profound exhibition of culture and deep respect for customs and tradition; and this affects how […]
Economic Recession: Seek alternative funding for varsities, NUC tells VCs
BENIN CITY-THE Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) has admonished Vice Chancellors of Universities to begin to see endowment funds as a serious matter so as to be able to fund their activities under the prevailing economic recession.
PDP Crisis: Leave mgt of the party alone, face governance, Senator Owie tells Govs
FORMER Chief Whip of the Senate and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Rowland Owie said Wednesday, that if the party must get out of the present quagmire, it has become imperative for all the governors elected on the platform of the party who have held grip of the PDP to stay away and face governance.
’39th Oba of Benin’s coronation has reassured us of our culture, tradition’
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Farmers/Herdsmen crisis: Reps urge FG to deploy military in Delta
The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy the Army to Ossissa community in Delta to dislodge herdsmen and forestall disturbances in the area.
