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Good Governance: Hon. Bimbo Daramola and his 32 Bed Hospital By Ayodele Bayode
Dear Editor, I have some good words to say about Bimbo Daramola, the legislator representing
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ECOWAS Parliament backs Nigerian Government’s declaration of state of emergency in three states
Ekweremadu, Deputy senate president The speaker of the parliament said this in Abuja. …... read more
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Enugu to spend N400m on provision of potable water
President Jonathan is expected in Enugu on Saturday. …... read more
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Nigerian aviation workers cancel planned strike
The workers met with aviation management officials. …... read more
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Beyonce pregnant with second child
The singer has not confirmed the pregnancy. Singer, Beyonce is currently pregnant with her second child. Sources close the popstar confirmed this to E! Beyonce... read more
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Abia Central Senatorial tussle: Supreme Court affirms Nkechi Nwaogu’s election
Sunset at the National Assembly The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the incumbent. The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Nkechi Nwaogu... read more
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Nigeria seeks support on guinea worm eradication
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter tries to comfort 6-year-old Ruhama Issah at Savelugu Hospital as a Carter Center technical assistant dresses Issah’s extremely painful Guinea... read more
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Number of Syrian refugees tops 1.5 million – UN
Russian aid to Syria The UN said the figure could be higher. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said the number of Syrian civilians... read more
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Death toll rises to 24 in Bay of Bengal capsized boat disaster
Bay of Bengal The police confirmed the death toll. Police have recovered 24 bodies, mostly children, after a ship believed to be carrying Myanmar nationals... read more
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Nigeria: Active telephone lines hit 116mn
Nigeria had 450,000 active line as at 2001, the NCC said. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday said active telephone lines in the country... read more
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State of Emergency: Adamawa to enlighten communities on border closure
Adamawa has the longest land border in Nigeria. Following the State of Emergency in Adamawa, the state government is to enlighten border communities on the... read more
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Boko Haram members may face war crimes charges – UN
Boko Haram The UN office stated this in New York. …... read more
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Boko Haram has anti-aircraft, anti-tank guns, Nigerian Military says after destruction
The military destroyed some of the heavy weapons in a raid. …... read more
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Kenyan President seeks Nigeria’s intervention in solving Somalia’s problem
The Somali crisis is already spilling into Kenya. …... read more
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Cocaine pushers bag 20-year imprisonment, without option of fine
Cocaine wraps The convicts were arrested at eh Lagos Airport in 2011. …... read more
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Nigerian government inaugurates presidential committee on prison decongestion
The Minister of Interior inaugurated the committee in Abuja. …... read more
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Lagos employs 70 women truck drivers
Babatunde Fashola The State Government said it would surpass the 35 per cent Affirmative Action. …... read more
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Erosion sacks two communities, threatens seven in Enugu
The affected council chairman asked the state and federal government to come to their aid. …... read more
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Imo scholars honour Chinua Achebe
Prof. Chinua Achebe Late Achebe was eulogised by fellow scholars. …... read more
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Beckham to play on Saturday as Ancelotti yet to decide PSG future
The former England captain will retire from football at end of season. …... read more
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Muslim group condemns ban on hijab in Lagos schools, threatens showdown
Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has condemned the ban on the use of Hijab (headscarf) by Muslim female... read more
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Property worth N39bn lost in Lagos fire incidents in 2012—Commissioner
Property worth N139 billion was also rescued from fire in 2012. …... read more
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Man, 46, loses 11-year-old marriage over wife battery
The man begged the court not to dissolve the marriage. …... read more
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Anambra to shut down markets, companies over tax default
The state government is not meeting its tax target. …... read more
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Nigeria seeks prisoner swap with South Africa
There are about 400 Nigerians in South African prisons. …... read more
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Jonathan approves appointment of 12 new judges for National Industrial Court
The appointment increases the number of judges at the court to 20. …... read more
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