Civil society set to empower innovative entrepreneurs in Anambra
AWKA – A Civil Society group, Christian Aid Uk/Nigeria, says it is set to assist Nigerians who have innovative ideas on how to improve the […]
Day: August 1, 2014
Trend of female suicide bombers unfortunate, says Presidency
ABUJA – The Presidency on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the increasing use of underage girls as suicide bombers by the Boko Haram insurgent group. […]
2,700 corps members to serve in Oyo State
IBADAN – No fewer than 2, 700 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are expected to serve in 2014 batch “B’’ in Oyo State. […]
Enugu to train epidemiologists on Ebola detection
ENUGU – The Enugu State Government says it will train epidemiologists in the Ministry of Health to forestall the outbreak of Ebola disease in the […]
6 die after Algerian quake sparks panic in capital
ALGIERS (Reuters) – At least six people died after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit southeast of the Algerian capital on Friday, shaking buildings and sending […]
Ebola, deadlier than a bomb
BY COSMAS ODOEMENA In the wake of the Ebola virus attack in Liberia, the country’s deputy health minister, Bernice Dahn, warned in an emergency meeting […]
Ebola: Liberia, Sierra Leone moves may worsen spread – Guinea expert
CONAKRY (Reuters) – The leader of Guinea’s Ebola task force said on Friday that moves by neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone to contain the disease […]
Bayelsa warns contractors against building collapse
YENAGOA – The Bayelsa State Government on Friday warned contractors handling various building projects in the state against substandard jobs to avert the collapse of […]
Border security: Senior officer advises Nigeria Immigration personnel to be vigilant
YOLA – The out-going Controller of Immigration in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abdulrauf Keji, has advised personnel of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in the state to […]
LG boss urges farmers, Fulani herdsmen to co-exist peacefully
KOKONA – The Chairman, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Mr. Musa Namo, on Friday appealed to farmers and Fulani herdsmen in the area […]
Al-Makura: Nasarawa CJ Ignores Assembly As Impeachment Panel Begins Sitting
LAFIA – The Nasarawa State Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Dikko may have ignored the directives of the state House of Assembly asking him to disband […]
Ugandan court declares anti-homosexuality law unconstitutional
KAMPALA (Reuters) – A Ugandan court on Friday struck down an anti-homosexuality law that punishes gay sex with long jail sentences after Ugandans opposed to […]
I was nobody before I joined Chelsea, says Courtois
Thibaut Courtois has said he was a nobody, before Chelsea snapped him up in 2011, but he is ready to make a mark as he […]
Bauchi Radio boss dies at 50
Permanent Secretary and Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation, Muhammad Ahmad Abdullahi, died yesterday in a German Hospital. Reports say he died after a […]
Ebola virus: Maurice Iwu’s 1999 research raises hope for cure
A plant has been found to halt the deadly Ebola virus in its tracks in laboratory tests, scientists have said. The extract can be eaten […]
NHRC To Investigate Alleged State Sponsored Killings
The National Human Rights Commission says it will commence a public hearing into allegations of state sponsored killings spanning from 1995 to date. A statement […]
Nicki Minaj pushed back ‘Anaconda’ release for a double Beyoncé collaboration?
Sometime last week, Nicki Minaj released a butt shot cover art for her upcoming single, “Anaconda,” while revealing that the single would be released on […]
Young musicians are only after ladies and money, not good music – Ras Kimono
Legendary dancehall maestro, Ras Kimono has said that aspiring musicians in Nigerians are only after money , women and not building a strong career for […]
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz expecting second baby
American songstress, Alicia Keys is expecting her second child with her rapper/producer hubby, Swizz Beatz. [eap_ad_2] The “Teenage love affair” hitmaker made the announcement by […]
Meriam Ibrahim, Sudan ‘apostasy’ woman arrives US
BY BBC A Sudanese woman who fled to Italy after being spared a death sentence for renouncing Islam has arrived in the US. Meriam Yahia […]