Thursday, May 23, 2013
Nothing in Islam justifies dreadful London attack, says Cameron

Nothing in Islam justifies dreadful London attack, says Cameron

May 23, 2013

The British Prime Minister condemned the incident. …... read more

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Nigeria gazettes 24 new NESREA regulations – DG

Nigeria gazettes 24 new NESREA regulations – DG

May 23, 2013

[Photo: www.wadr.org]  NESREA says the new regulations will help clamp down importation of toxic wastes into the country. …... read more

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Roadside bomb kills 13 in southwest Pakistan

Roadside bomb kills 13 in southwest Pakistan

May 23, 2013

The bomb exploded in southwestern Pakistan where rebels have been battling to control the region’s resources. …... read more

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Osun closes down two schools for operating in dilapidated buildings

Osun closes down two schools for operating in dilapidated buildings

May 23, 2013

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola The affected schools also operated without government approval. …... read more

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Katsina Governor commends FG for troop deployment

Katsina Governor commends FG for troop deployment

May 23, 2013

Ibrahim Shema, Katsina State Governor The deployment of additional troops to Katsina, being a border state is highly commendable as it would ensure vigilance, the Katsina governor... read more

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Tourism and Rural Development in Ogun: A call to rescue, By Wale Odunsi

Tourism and Rural Development in Ogun: A call to rescue, By Wale Odunsi

May 23, 2013

Wale Odunsi  ”Government’s financial plan for next year should comprise an improved budgetary allocation for the development of tourism …” …... read more

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Who Are The Yoruba People? (Part 2), By Femi Fani-Kayode

Who Are The Yoruba People? (Part 2), By Femi Fani-Kayode

May 23, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode  “The Yoruba are ancestors of the black Cushite migrants and settlers that did not go to Africa…” …... read more

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Plateau APGA leader disowns Okorocha over APC

Plateau APGA leader disowns Okorocha over APC

May 23, 2013

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha The leader of APGA in Plateau State says his party will not form an alliance with other political parties. …... read more

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2face, Dbanj, Psquare leads others for Star Music trek 2013

2face, Dbanj, Psquare leads others for Star Music trek 2013

May 23, 2013

Musician TuFace Idibia Star Music trek started in 2002. …... read more

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Ogun ambulance service rescues 5,224 accident victims in one year- Commissioner

Ogun ambulance service rescues 5,224 accident victims in one year- Commissioner

May 23, 2013

Governor Ibikunle Amosun The accidents involved 1,257 vehicles. …... read more

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War on Terror: Multiple explosions rock Niger Republic

War on Terror: Multiple explosions rock Niger Republic

May 23, 2013

The governor of the affected state said it was the work of suicide bombers. Two explosions have occurred simultaneously at an Army Barracks and a... read more

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NFF axes Rivers State teams from Federation Cup

NFF axes Rivers State teams from Federation Cup

May 23, 2013

The NFF gave two reasons for its action. The two Rivers State teams meant to compete in the 2013 Federations Cup; Sharks FC and Dolphin... read more

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Supersand Eagles beat Libya 8-4

Supersand Eagles beat Libya 8-4

May 23, 2013

The Nigerian side currently top Group B. Nigeria’s Supersand Eagles lived up to their pre-match billing by trouncing the Beach Soccer team of Libya, 8-4,... read more

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Mikel Obi’s MMM Gang Releases Anthem Video

Mikel Obi’s MMM Gang Releases Anthem Video

May 23, 2013

Mikel Obi Mikel Obi’s crew released a video. It isn’t new that supper eagles and Chelsea Football Club star, John Mikel Obi, ventured into music... read more

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Build capacity to improve efficiency, Nigeria’s tax boss tells state tax chiefs

Build capacity to improve efficiency, Nigeria’s tax boss tells state tax chiefs

May 23, 2013

Capacity building remains the most vital in creating an enabling environment for tax compliance, Mr. Mashi said. The Acting Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS,... read more

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Niger Delta activist plans ‘special present’ for retiring Shell CEO

Niger Delta activist plans ‘special present’ for retiring Shell CEO

May 23, 2013

Shell Chief Executive Officei, Peter Voser The activist said he will present the Shell CEO with a polluted water in a champagne bottle. A Niger... read more

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FG approves N19bn water project for Karshi in Abuja

FG approves N19bn water project for Karshi in Abuja

May 23, 2013

Karshi is a satellite town in Abuja. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N19.4 billion for a new water supply scheme in Karshi,... read more

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British Prime Minister describes London attack as a terrorist incident Foreign

British Prime Minister describes London attack as a terrorist incident Foreign

May 23, 2013

Two men attacked a man believed to be a British soldier in London. British Prime Minister, David Cameron, on Wednesday described the attack on a... read more

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Emotional tributes as Achebe lies in state in his home state

Emotional tributes as Achebe lies in state in his home state

May 22, 2013

The Anambra governor said he had received condolences from 12 presidents on late Achebe. The remains of novelist and poet, Chinua Achebe, arrived Awka, the... read more

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Safe motherhood pertinent for growth of society, E4A says

Safe motherhood pertinent for growth of society, E4A says

May 22, 2013

E4A said it is the responsibility of every member of the society to promote safe motherhood. In celebration of the International Safe Motherhood Day, Tunde... read more

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1,200 Nigerian women emerge in second batch of YouWIN programme

1,200 Nigerian women emerge in second batch of YouWIN programme

May 22, 2013

YouWin was created unemployment issues in Nigeria. The Federal Government on Wednesday released the names of 1200 young women entrepreneurs that emerged winners of the... read more

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Nigeria senate president raises alarm over high sugar importation

Nigeria senate president raises alarm over high sugar importation

May 22, 2013

Senator David Mark, Photo: thisdaylive.com Huge sums of money meant for sugar development in Nigeria are being misappropriated. The Senate President, David Mark, on Wednesday... read more

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Nigeria has no law guiding private jets- Aviation Minister

Nigeria has no law guiding private jets- Aviation Minister

May 22, 2013

Some Private Jets parked at the Abuja Airport, Nigeria The Federal Executive Council has approved a new policy. In order to check owners of private... read more

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Jonathan to present his scorecard  to Nigerians on May 29

Jonathan to present his scorecard to Nigerians on May 29

May 22, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan The Information Minister stated this on Wednesday. President Goodluck Jonathan will on May 29 submit a major report on all achievements of... read more

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PDP commends Nigerian lawmakers for endorsing state of emergency

PDP commends Nigerian lawmakers for endorsing state of emergency

May 22, 2013

PDP particularly commended the opposition in the National Assembly. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has applauded the National Assembly for the unanimous approval of the... read more

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