Waziri of Kano, Isa Waziri, dies at 88
A member of the Kano Emirate Council and Waziri of Kano, Sheik Isa Waziri, is dead.
Nigeria to generate 7,000 megawatts of electricity by 2014 – NERC
Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi, on Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians of increased electricity generation from 5,000 to 7,000 megawatts by 2014.
Centre for rape victims underway in Lagos
LAGOS—Respite is on the way for victims of rape and all forms of sexual assault in Nigeria as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, SARC, will soon take off at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.
US places $23m reward for Boko Haram leader, Shekau, 4 others
In an unprecedented move, the United States on Monday posted up to $23 million in rewards to help capture five leaders of militant groups which have spread terror in west Africa and Nigeria.
NGF election: Fashola heads to court over Amaechi
The fight for the control of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum between Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and Plateau Governor, Jonah Jang, took a different turn weekend as pro-Ameachi governors, represented by Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola, went to court to stop Jang from parading himself as the chairman of the NGF.
52 graduate with First Class at Babcock
No fewer than 52 students,yesterday, graduated with First Class honours at Babcock University, BU, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. 1,059 made Second Class Upper, while 248 made Second Class Lower.
