South African champions Wits release Steven Pienaar
Former Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland midfielder Steven Pienaar was freed by South African champions Wits Wednesday after failing to make an impact in seven months at the club.
Benue killings wicked, callous; says Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, commiserated with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over the reported killings, injury of several persons and wanton destruction of property in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas of the state in the New Year.
Auchi Fertiliser plant to start selling soon
The Edo State Government has said that the Auchi Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd is producing and storing products which will be available for sale when the planting season commences.
Ebonyi community imposes penalty on FGM practice
The traditional rulers council of Agbaja Autonomous Community, Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi, says the Izzi clan had established penalties against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Ogoni oil bearing communities demand 13 percent derivation for development
Oil bearing communities in the embattled Ogoni ethnic nationality have floated traditional rulers council to help in the fight against their marginalization.
Breaking: Edo Govt, security agencies clamp down on BUA for violating Stop Work Order
The Edo State Government and security agencies comprising men of the Nigerian Army, the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS) in the state yesterday stormed the disputed Obu mine site and arrested two employees of BUA International Limited over violation of a Stop Work order issued by the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel.
