Waziri of Kano, Isa Waziri, dies at 88
A member of the Kano Emirate Council and Waziri of Kano, Sheik Isa Waziri, is dead.
FG approves N348bn severance pay for PHCN staff
Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, yesterday, has said that the Federal Government has approved N348 billion as severance package for Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, staff.
Lucifer, Anal, V8, Mafia No Fear, among baby names banned by New Zealand
New Zealand officials on Wednesday released a list of baby names put forward by parents that were rejected because they were too bizarre or offensive, including “Lucifer” and “Mafia No Fear”.
9,660 tested HIV positive in Lagos within one year – Govt
THE Lagos State Government, yesterday. disclosed that 9, 660 residents of the state tested positive to HIV virus of the 102,279 patients examined in the last one year.
Africans stand to lose as US axes visa lottery
WASHINGTON – Africans could be the big losers as the United States reforms its immigration laws and eliminates the green card lottery, of which Africans are the main beneficiaries. Half of the 50,000 residence permits handed out at random each year are earmarked for Africans. It is a hugely popular program that has allowed hundreds […]
Lagos CJ releases couple with baby, 134 others from Kirikiri
Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Ayotunde Philips, yesterday released 136 inmates form Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, majority of who were awaiting trials.
