NDLEA arrests food vendor at MMIA with Cocaine in private part
This is contained in a statement by the Head of Public Affairs of the NDLEA, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement said the suspect was arrested at the...
View ArticleNasarawa disburses N168m to fight HIV/AIDS
Nasarawa State Government had commenced the disbursement of N168 million grant to fight HIV and AIDS in the state. This followed the signing of an agreement between the state’s AIDS Control Agency,...
View ArticleNPA lauds APM Terminals on ISPS Code
The assistant general manager (Security) of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Asamaige Samuel said the leading terminal operator, APM Terminals Apapa Limited, is the most compliant terminal in...
View ArticlePro-wrestling superstar, The Ultimate Warrior dies at 54
WWE superstar The Ultimate Warrior has died in Arizona at the age of 54. The former pro wrestler, whose real name was James Brian Hellwig, collapsed in front of his Arizona hotel room and was...
View ArticleIs Atiku a nationalist or regional champion?
Northern Nigeria may have settled for Atiku Abubakar in its quest to reclaim the presidency. This view represents the majority of opinions sampled in Yola sequel to his (Atiku) defection penultimate...
View Article2015: Disaffection in C’River PDP over zoning
Purported zoning of the governorship position by the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the Northern Senatorial Zone of Cross River is reportedly causing disaffection within the party. Nigerian Pilot...
View ArticleLafarge organises 2nd national dialogue on building collapse
Lafarge is organising the second national dialogue series as part of its contribution to remedy the menace of building collapse in Nigeria. This is to further demonstrate its commitment to value added...
View ArticleBayelsa gas turbine to be ready soon Govt
Bayelsa State Government says, it is sparing no efforts at getting its Kolo Creek Gas Turbine fully back on stream to boost electricity supply in the state. Briefing newsmen on the state of the turbine...
View ArticleNAPTIP mulls anti-trafficking content in schools’ curriculum
Executive Secretary, National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters, NAPTIP, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba has called for the infusion of anti human trafficking materials...
View ArticleImo PDP: Many aspirants, one ticket
It was jubilation galore for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when President Goodluck Jonathan visited Imo State last month to formally receive some bigwigs who recently returned to the party after...
View ArticleExpert urges action against desertification
National Vice president (North Central) Environmental Health Officer Association of Nigeria, Solomon Anyegwu has appealed to governments at all level to discourage incessant felling of trees, saying,...
View ArticleHas Messi lost his magic?
Lionel Messi’s failure to have any impact against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night and coach Gerardo Martino’s inability to do anything about it, dominated the inquest into Barcelona’s dismal...
View ArticleMourinho: It doesn’t matter if Chelsea draw Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho insists he does not care about the possibility of Chelsea being pitted against his former club Real Madrid in Friday’s Champions League semi-final draw in Nyon. The Blues booked their...
View ArticleWhy tradition forbids adultery in Idomaland
Like other nationalities in Nigeria, the Idoma people of Benue State frown at women who commit adultery. This is because it is traditional for women in the area not to indulge in adultery. In fact,...
View ArticleJonathan lauds FCT Minister’s drive for sustainable water supply
President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Senator Bala Mohammed for his drive in tackling the challenges of portable water supply in the...
View ArticleFG strengthens partnership with stakeholders on solid minerals
Federal government has reiterated its readiness to further strengthen the existing collaboration with stakeholders in the mining sector to effectively promote the minerals and metals sector of the...
View ArticleCommissioner harps on supervision for quality service delivery
Bayelsa State Government says plans are on the way to develop a performance measurement tool to enhance quality service delivery in the state. Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure Mr. Lawrence...
View ArticleTired Rooney no longer reliable?
In the 90th minute- with the game gone – the night found him with his foot on the ball. Standing over a free-kick wide on the left, Wayne Rooney wanted to take it. Seconds later, after Manchester...
View ArticleFRC recovers N120bn from revenue agencies
Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, FRC, Victor Muruako, has said the commission recovered N120 billion from the Federal Government’s revenue generating agencies within seven years. Mr....
View ArticleSickle Cell is man-made — Hajiya Badiya
Records from WHO of 2010 – 2011, shows that about 250,000 babies die of Sickle Cell anaemia in Nigeria. Out of 10 families, it’s difficult to find 2 families not facing the problem of sickle cell. In...
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