Bobby Benson resurrects in son, Tony Benson
Son of legendary highlife musician, Bobby Benson, Tony Benson, will be taking the centre stage at the monthly Elders’ Forum billed to hold this Sunday at the upscale O’jez Restaurant and Bar, in Surulere, Lagos.
AUN scholarship test for Aug. 5
In continuation of its tradition of attracting the brightest students from throughout Nigeria and Africa, the American University of Nigeria (AUN), will offer 75 merit scholarships to already accepted candidates in the 2017 fall semester.
Southeast/Southsouth group condemns rejection of resource control, devolution of powers
South East, South South Network, SESSNet, has lamented the rejection of the proposal for resource control and devolution of powers in the ongoing constitution amendment by the Senate, saying it is either restructuring or separation.
Revealed: How Lagos school boys were freed – Presidency
The Presidency Friday night gave a rare insight into how the six beleagued Lagos school boys were finally freed by their captors and the roles played by three states-Lagos, Ondo and Delta in freeing the students.
Position of north on Nigeria’s restructuring out soon after committee’s decision – Northern Governors
The Northern States Governors Forum has set up a 12-man committee to come up with the region’s position on Nigeria’s restructuring.
For your own good, defend Nigeria’s unity, Okorocha tells Corps Members
The Imo state Governor, Mr. Rochas Okorocha, has called on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to always defend the unity and progress of the country, saying it is for their own good and the good of every other Nigerian
US, SKorea consider ‘military response options’ after N. Korea missile launch
The heads of the US and South Korean militaries discussed “military response options” after North Korea test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, the Pentagon said Friday.
N. Korea throws down gauntlet to Trump with second ICBM test
North Korea on Friday carried out what appeared to be its second test this month of an intercontinental ballistic missile, doubling down on its threat to develop a nuclear strike capability against the US mainland in the face of severe warnings from President Donald Trump.
All entertainment, other programmes for Nigeria’s consumption must be produced here, Lai Mohammed insists
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will not be cowed into abandoning plans to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to ensure the production in Nigeria of ‘Nigerian content or local content’ programmes.
Defend Nigeria’s unity – Okorocha
The Imo Governor, Mr Rochas Okorocha, has called on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to always defend the unity and progress of the country.
FG making positive impact on the economy – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed
says in spite all the challenges, the Federal Government is making very positive impact on the economy.
EFCC Chair, Magu, gets global endorsement
Although vilified by the Nigerian Legislature and some powerful government officials, leading industrial countries of the world have thrown their weight behind Ibrahim Magu, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Germany: One dead, four wounded as knife-wielding Arab man attacks Hamburg supermarket
A man wielding a large kitchen knife stormed into a supermarket in the German city of Hamburg on Friday, killing one person and wounding four others before being detained by police.
N. Korea fires ballistic missile into Japan’s economic zone
North Korea test fired what appeared to be another intercontinental ballistic missile Friday, just hours after the US and Japan moved to step up sanctions against Pyongyang following its first ICBM test earlier this month.
Tit for Tat: Russia expels US diplomats, seizes properties
Russian patience on sanctions imposed on it by the former Obama administration, snapped on Friday, after another round of sanctions imposed by the US Congress.
Criticism will not stop broadcasting code amendment to empower Nigerians – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will not be stampeded into abandoning its ongoing efforts to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to ensure the production in Nigeria of ‘Nigerian content or local content’ programmes.
