Minister, NSA direct closure of illegal mining sites in Plateau
Anti-Corruption War
August 14, 2017
Minister, NSA direct closure of illegal mining sites in Plateau
Minister of Mines & Steel Development, Dr Fayemi Kayode, and National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno, have directed…
Anambra Polls: 1,119 delegates for APGA primaries
General News
August 14, 2017
Anambra Polls: 1,119 delegates for APGA primaries
No fewer than 1,119 delegates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will take part in the party’s primary election…
1, 100 Taraba pilgrims to depart for Saudi Arabia on Thursday
General News
August 14, 2017
1, 100 Taraba pilgrims to depart for Saudi Arabia on Thursday
A total of 1,100 intending pilgrims from Taraba will commence their journey to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj on Thursday,…
Basketball: Bauchi Nets, Kada Stars replace Mark Mentors, Defenders in Conference 6
Sports
August 14, 2017
Basketball: Bauchi Nets, Kada Stars replace Mark Mentors, Defenders in Conference 6
Bauchi Nets of Bauchi and Kada Stars of Kaduna have replaced Mark Mentors and Defenders of Abuja in the ongoing…
Rapists get death sentence, as child abuse, depriving child of school earn parent jail term in Katsina
Education
August 14, 2017
Rapists get death sentence, as child abuse, depriving child of school earn parent jail term in Katsina
*Draft Law specifies condition for Al-Majiri system A draft law to domesticate Child Rights Act in Katsina recommends death sentence…
Our remarkable progress in 12 years, says Prof. Gbajabiamila, VC Crescent University
Education
August 14, 2017
Our remarkable progress in 12 years, says Prof. Gbajabiamila, VC Crescent University
*Says private universities should be given enabling environment to grow *’Nigerian education system not as bad as painted, maintaining existing…
APC chief, Balarabe Musa lambast Jonathan for saying his government had buoyant economy
Anti-Corruption War
August 14, 2017
APC chief, Balarabe Musa lambast Jonathan for saying his government had buoyant economy
*You the worse economy, Balarabe Musa knocks Jonathan Attempt by former President Goodluck Jonathan and other leaders of People’s Democratic…
Osinbajo congratulates Uhuru Kenyatta on re-election
Africa
August 14, 2017
Osinbajo congratulates Uhuru Kenyatta on re-election
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President Uhuru Kenyatta on his re-election as President of the Republic of Kenya. Mr…
Korean Peninsula: Tensions ease slightly as U.S. officials play down war risks
Defence
August 14, 2017
Korean Peninsula: Tensions ease slightly as U.S. officials play down war risks
Tensions on the Korean peninsula eased slightly on Monday as South Korea’s president said resolving Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions must be…