Scandinavia’s largest Mosque opens in Sweden
Islam
May 9, 2017
Scandinavia’s largest Mosque opens in Sweden
The largest mosque in Scandinavia opened on Wednesday, May 3, offering Muslims, people with special needs, women and children facilities…
Ogunbodede is new OAU’s Vice-Chancellor
Education
May 9, 2017
Ogunbodede is new OAU’s Vice-Chancellor
Staff and students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife burst with excitement on Monday when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of…
NNPC awards Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to Chinese firm
Business
May 9, 2017
NNPC awards Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to Chinese firm
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has awarded the construction of Ajaokuta- Kaduna-Kano Gas pipeline to a Chinese company-China Petroleum…
Fashola: DisCos’ poor remittance nearly collapsed power sector
Business
May 9, 2017
Fashola: DisCos’ poor remittance nearly collapsed power sector
Fashola also accused DisCos of buying spare parts at inflated contracts saying the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will soon…
Presidency clears issues around released Chibok girls, says FG will ensure release of others
News
May 9, 2017
Presidency clears issues around released Chibok girls, says FG will ensure release of others
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday, made some clarifications on the 82 schoolgirls…
5 B/Haram members swapped for 82 Chibok girls – Negotiator
News
May 9, 2017
5 B/Haram members swapped for 82 Chibok girls – Negotiator
The Federal Government swapped five Boko Haram militants for the 82 Chibok schoolgirls, an authoritative source has said. The girls…
Railway concession: General Electric to bring 20 locomotives, 200 wagons – Amaechi
Business
May 9, 2017
Railway concession: General Electric to bring 20 locomotives, 200 wagons – Amaechi
*Promises railway workers of job safety Ahead of the proposed concession of the Nigeria Railway projects to General Electric (GE),…
Former FCT Minister to be arraigned in court Wednesday
Anti-Corruption War
May 9, 2017
Former FCT Minister to be arraigned in court Wednesday
Former Minister of the FCT, Bala Muhammed will be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on fresh…
Court dashes Patience Jonathan’s hope, refuses to unfreeze her $15m account
Anti-Corruption War
May 8, 2017
Court dashes Patience Jonathan’s hope, refuses to unfreeze her $15m account
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has refused a prayer by former First Lady Patience Jonathan, seeking to unfreeze…
Rep gives reason 2017 budget’s passage failed last week
General News
May 8, 2017
Rep gives reason 2017 budget’s passage failed last week
Reason has been given to clear the issues surrounding the National Assembly’s inability to pass the 2017 budget last week…