NIGERIA: FG, states, LG share N886bn
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the 2013 budget with the release of N400 billion capital vote, after sharing N886.402 billion among the three tiers of government. The...
NIGERIA: Denrele Edun moves on after Goldie’s death … storms AMVCA in style
NIGERIA: Denrele Edun moves on after Goldie’s death … storms AMVCA in style One month after the devastating death of singer Goldie Harvey, her best friend, celebrity TV host and...
NIGERIA: As Abuja votes tomorrow
THIRTEEN Political Parties are fielding 46 chairmanship candidates for the Local Government Elections in the six area councils of the Federal Capital territory, FCT tomorrow. Tomorrow’s election is the nearest...
Pope Francis shuns perks as papal duties begin
LAGOS — Known for his legendary humility, the new Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis began his papal duties yesterday by shunning the perks offered to the office but adopted a modest...
36.8m Nigerians suffer from kidney disease – Expert
As Nigerians,yesterday,joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s World Kidney Day, an expert has said that 36.8 million Nigerians (23 per cent) are suffering from various stages...
NIGERIA: Quarter finalists emerge in Delta Governor’s Cup
After days of soccer battle, seven schools have qualified for the quarterfinal of the on-going Delta State Governor’s Cup Soccer championship. The zonal elimination began in Asaba, Agbor, Kwale, Oghara,...
NIGERIA: We’re the real APC – Acting Chairman
The battle for ascendancy among the political opposition got messier, Thursday, after the brains behind the controversial African Peoples Congress, APC, emerged to unfold their logo, constitution and emblem. The...
NIGERIA: Flying Eagles in flight for glory
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be seeking to emulate reigning African champions, the Super Eagles, when the African Youth Championship kicks off tomorrow in Algeria. The Flying Eagles are the defending...
NIGERIA: Achebe is alive – Family
The rumoured death of foremost writer of classic novel, Things Fall Apart, Prof. Chinua Achebe, has been described as “untrue.” Achebe’s son, Chidi, made the revelation to us, Thursday, via...
NIGERIA: Efe Ambrose banned for World Cup clash
Celtic defender Efe Ambrose will miss Nigeria World Cup qualifier against Kenya next weekend because of accumulated bookings. Coach Stephen Keshi had called up Ambrose, who played as a make-shift...