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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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JAMB releases 2013 UTME results, withholds 12,110 results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The board, however, withheld 12,110 results for possible... read more
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s Gas Export In Danger Over Levy Wars
NLNG Plant The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) triggered a major trade dispute Friday in Bonny Island, blocking access to the nation’s major... read more
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Briton bags 10 yrs imprisonment for selling fake bomb detectors to Iraq, Afghanistan
The over-priced bomb detectors were completely ineffectual and lacked any grounding in science. …... read more
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Breaking News: Ondo Election Tribunal throws out ACN’s petition
Gover Governor Mimiko wins in court. …... read more
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CPJ seeks release of imprisoned African journalists
The group wrote to the Chairperson of the African Union. …... read more
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Update: Why Nigerian government dropped forgery charges against Leadership Newspapers journalists
The charges may be refilled at an Abuja High Court. …... read more
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U.S. expresses concern over Baga killings
The American Ambassador met with some civil society activists in Nigeria. …... read more
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Press Freedom Day: Nigerian Editors want governments correct misconception of media
Femi Adesina The President of the editors’ guild, Femi Adesina, stated this. …... read more
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Somalia famine killed 260,000 people, not 100,000 – UN
The UN initially estimated that between 50,000 and 100,000 died from the famine. …... read more
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Kano shuts illegal skin clinic
Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso The Kano Ministry of Health confirmed this in a statement. …... read more
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Married man promises lover marriage, dupes her of N2.9mn
The judge denied the accused, Godwin Ochapa, bail. …... read more
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Turai Yar’Adua floors Patience Jonathan in land grab case
Mrs. Yar’Adua’s title to a disputed plot in Abuja was restored by a court Thursday. …... read more
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Governor Chime of Enugu is not dead, lawmaker, others say
The Governor is currently in Abuja. …... read more
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Nigeria now refines 10.2mn litres of petrol locally- NNPC
The refineries now work at over 60 per cent capacity. …... read more
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Doctors kick against Lagos policy of casual employment
[Photo: saharareporters.com] Nigerian doctors say government at all levels to put in place employment policies that value the medical profession. …... read more
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Bill to amend NEMA Act passes second reading in Nigerian Senate
The bill seeks to create a Department of National Flood Mitigation and Insurance Programme in NEMA. …... read more
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Nigeria Police Chief decorates nine new police commissioners
Mohammed Abubakar, IGP of police Nine newly promoted commissioners of police were decorated with their new ranks on Thursday. …... read more
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3.77mn Nigerian workers contribute N106bn to Housing Fund– official
The money was contributed by workers in 28 states. …... read more
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Nigerian Polytechnic lecturers vow to continue indefinite strike
The National President of ASUP stated the union’s position. …... read more
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Nigerian lawmakers to investigate Alison-Madueke’s controversial oil block deals
Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison Madueke The House of Representatives mandated an ad hoc committee to investigate the petroleum minister over a shady N9 trillion oil... read more
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Christmas Day bombing: Kabiru Sokoto’s trial adjourned to May 6
Kabiru Sokoto escorted out of court in Abuja The suspect’s lawyer was prevented from seeing his client. …... read more
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British Court throws out Ibori’s appeal over 13-year jail term
James Ibori…he stole his people blind The British Appeal Court said Ibori had no basis for appeal. …... read more
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UN rights experts urge U.S. to close down Guantanamo detention facility
The U.N experts said the U.S. was violating the rights of the prisoners. …... read more
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Human Rights groups want mechanism to enforce ECOWAS Court decisions
he groups said citizens of ECOWAS member-states should properly document evidence of human rights violations. …... read more
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Nigeria is most dangerous place for journalists in Africa after Somalia – Report
[photo: www.freedomsphoenix.com ] The CPJ released the survey on Thursday morning. …... read more
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