Gunmen abduct seminarian from Otukpo Catholic Bishop’s residence
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has confirmed the abduction of one of its seminarians, Mr. Kelvin Ochai, following an attack at the Bishop's Residence in Asa III, Otukpo, Benue State.
Bayelsa bans external candidates in SSCE
Bayelsa State government has outlawed the registration of external candidates for the 2010 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
Reps suspend N22.6bn Petroleum Ministry budget
ABUJA—A whopping N29.7billion proposed by the Presidency to implement the anticipatory Petroleum Industry Act, fund new gas projects, and sundry capital projects, suffered a set back yesterday, as the House of Representatives Committee on Gas dismissed the estimates for the items as unrealistic and lacking in transparent details.
US intelligence chief pledges to repair flaws
Bruised by a stinging rebuke from President Barack Obama, the top US intelligence chief has pledged to repair flaws in the security services to confront an evolving threat from terror groups. This is coming on the heels of Cuba’s formal protest over new US travel rules tightening security checks for airline passengers traveling from or […]
Nigerians want to hear from you, AC tells Yar’Adua
The Action Congress, AC, has expressed delight at the news that President Umaru Yar’Adua’s health has improved so much that he could talk on the phone with some key government officials and top lawmakers.
