Gov Ahmed pledges to help Kwara restore lost glory in sports
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring the state’s lost glory in sports by re-launching towards regaining its famous position of home of champions.
Russia’s fighter jet intercepts America’s bomber jet for coming too close to border
Russia scrambled Sukhoi “Su-27” fighter jet on Tuesday ordered to intercept a U.S. “B-52” strategic bomber which it said was flying close to its border over the Baltic Sea.
EL-Zakzaky alive, hale and hearty – sources
Apprehension over the state of health of the detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El- Zakzaky has resulted in rumours over his physical condition and alleged death, creating tension especially among his followers and other Muslims alike.
Breaking: Senate orders probe of Buhari’s $1b Ogoni land cleanup
The Senate on Tuesday initiated moves to probe the President Muhamadu Buhari’s Ogoni land cleanup as the legislature directed its committee on environment to investigate the implementation of the cleanup.
Don blames MDGs failure on Nigeria’s corruption
Prof. Gideon Omuta, former Vice Chancellor, Christ Embassy University, Benin City, said on Tuesday that corruption was the major reason why the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), did not succeed fully in Nigeria.
Four arrested with 4,555 National Identity cards allegedly given to them by INEC staff
The police in Cross River on Monday arrested four suspected thieves for unlawful possession of 4,555 National Identity cards and 21 others who committed various offences, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Hafiz Inuwa, said.
FG digs borehole, ends years of water scarcity in oil–rich Gelegele
The Federal Government has constructed a borehole with overhead tank at the oil-rich Gelegele Community in Edo to put an end to many years of water scarcity in the community.
Pepsi Brought The UEFA Champions League Final To Life In Nigeria
Goal! Goal!! Goal!!! Goal!!!! Goal!!!!! The more the goals, the louder the scream of football fans across Nigeria as they watched Real Madrid become the Champions of Europe for the 12th time yesterday. It was a night to remember, not only for record breaking Real Madrid and their fans – who also achieved the first […]
Reps. urge FG to devise funding plans for HIV mgt
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to urgently devise funding plans for effective management of HIV in the country.
ILO tasks member states on good governance for safe migration
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Tuesday tasked its member states to build good governance that would make migration safe, orderly and regular.
France under state of emergency as Police shoot, injure attacker outside Paris’s cathedral
French police shot and injured a man who had attacked an officer with a hammer outside Paris’s Notre-Dame cathedral on Tuesday, prompting an anti-terror investigation.
