Benin Technical College revamp: Edo govt calls for bids to construct workshops, labs, others
As Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, advances on repositioning the state as the hotbed for technical and vocational education, the state government has concluded plans for construction of workshops, classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and purchase of top-of-the-range equipment for the Benin Technical College, also known as the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), in Benin City.
Killings: Buhari doesn’t discriminate among Nigerians – Presidency
THE Presidency on Sunday pleaded with Nigerians and the international community to exercise restrain in making inflammatory remarks over farmers/herders clashes, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari does not discriminate against any people or religion.
Mission condemns killing of another Nigerian in South Africa
The Nigeria Mission in South Africa has condemned the killing of another Nigerian, Mr Ozumba Tochukwu-Lawrence, by gunman in South Africa.
Fayemi disappointed Ekiti South, Muslims and youths – Ogunsakin
The Deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 14 election in Ekiti State, Alhaji Kazeem Deji Ogunsakin, has said that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has disappointed many stakeholders in the state.
Over 35,000 IDPs return to communities in Borno North – Buratai
Over 35,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their ancestral homes from various camps in Borno North in the last two weeks, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Gov. Ortom sacks State Executive Council
In an apparent move to checkmate perceived disloyalty and insubordination in his administration ahead of 2019 general elections, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue states has sacked his State Executive Council, SEC.
Buhari commends Thai govt over rescue of 12 trapped children
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday commended the Government of Thailand and international volunteers in the current efforts to rescue 12 children and their coach trapped in a cave for more than two weeks, with imminent risks of starvation and death.
2019: APC on the verge of collapse- PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the throes of imminent death, saying its national leadership has resorted to fabrications and cheap blackmail against those leaving the ruling party’s fold in droves.
Nigeria may cease to exist in 12-yrs time- Gen Momah
A former Minister of Science and Technology and one time Adjutant General and Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Major Gen. Sam Momah has warned that Nigeria may cease to be as a country in the next 12 years if nothing was done to restructure it.
Four boys rescued from flooded Thai cave
Four boys among a group of 13 trapped in a flooded Thai cave for more than a fortnight were rescued on Sunday after surviving a treacherous escape, raising hopes elite divers would also save the others soon.
Zambia unveil Vandenbroeck as new national team coach
Belgian Sven Vandenbroeck, the assistant coach of the Cameroon team that won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, has been named Zambia coach in succession to Wedson Nyirenda.
FG to prosecute illegal commercial water users
THE Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that all has been put in place to prosecute all illegal commercial water users in the country upon refusal to obtain water use licenses.
NNPC depot Minna gutted by fire
The Depot of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Pogo Minna, Niger state has been gutted by fire.
Harry Maguire: the remarkable rise of England’s unlikely new hero
Harry Maguire travelled to watch England as a fan at Euro 2016, but two years later he is a pillar of the defence as the country prepares for its first World Cup semi-final in 28 years.
Ohaneze in Bayelsa dissociates self from purported endorsement of Atiku
THE leadership of Ohanaeze in Bayelsa has distanced itself from the purported endorsement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who visited the state in June to canvass support.
Oluwo faults Afenifere, YCE on refusal of cattle ranches in S-West
A controversial traditional ruler in the South West, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland, who recently pronounced himself as Emir of Iwo which caused a stir among Yoruba leaders, has faulted an apex Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere and Yoruba Council of Elders on their stance against creation of cattle ranches for Fulani herders in the South West. He said the comments would only further fan ember of discord and disunity in the country.
