Black Stars promise President-elect Akufo-Addo AFCON title
IN the absence of Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew stand-in Black Stars captain Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says his teammates are poised to end Ghana’s long wait for a major title by winning the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations to make President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo proud.
Planned doctors’ strike on hold as NARD, FG meet today
The planned nationwide strike by National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has been put on hold, following positive responses and a scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the association scheduled to hold today in Abuja.
Abia Assemby mandates Ikpeazu to spend N10. 6bn Paris Club funds
THE Abia House of Assembly has given approval for Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to spend the N10.6 billion Paris Club Inflow funds received by the State from the Federal Government.
Baby of the Year: We joked about it – Parents
ABUJA—Parents of one of Nigeria’s New Year’s Baby, John and Ann Efe Emiakpo, never expected to spend their New Year eve in delivery, nor for their little bundle of joy to be one of the first Nigerian babies born in 2017.
Imo people deserve leader that knows their problems— Amadi
A former candidate of the Imo East Senatorial election under the defunct Congress for Progress Change, CPC, said the people of Imo State deserved a leader who “knows and is capable of solving their problems.”
59 Jos Prison inmates shine in NECO, JSS, FSLC exams
No fewer than 59 inmates of the Jos Prison, Plateau State, have passed out in flying colours in national examinations conducted by the National Examination Council, NECO and the Federal Ministry of Education leading to the award of certificates in education.
Hi-Impact Planet unveils Africa’s biggest performing stage
In the spirit of the yuletide and the new year, Hi-Impact Planet, an amusement, theme park and resort, located in Ogun State, has begun a 13-day holiday fanfare for the public as part of the official launch of its performing stage which is reputed to be the biggest in Africa.
Abuja airport closure: We’ll rather lose billions of dollars than lives of Nigerians —Minister
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said that the Federal Government would rather lose billion of dollars as revenue at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja from its closure from February to March this year than lose the lives of Nigerians.
Pay attention to N-Delta devt in 2017, CEPEJ urges Buhari
THE National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Mr Sheriff Mulade, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop chasing ex-militant leaders and perceived corrupt political enemies, and pay attention to the massive development of Niger Delta, this year.
Lamido tasks Nigerians on unity, patriotism
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, yesterday, urged youths to be united and shun ethnic and religious divides.
Abia House mandates Ikpeazu to spend N10. 6bn Paris Club funds
THE Abia House of Assembly has given approval for Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to spend the N10.6 billion Paris Club Inflow funds received by the state from the Federal Government.
