NIGERIA: Niger Recruits 618 Nomadic Teachers
Niger State Government has commenced the recruitment of 618 nomadic teachers to teach in the 274 nomadic schools, spread across the state. According to the state Governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida...
NIGERIA: Again, FG Pleads with COEASU to Shelve Strike
The federal government has again pleaded with the striking members of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) to shelve their six-month-old strike and return to the classroom in...
NIGERIA: Flood Renders 30 Families Homeless in A’Ibom Communities
More than 30 families in two communities in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have reportedly been rendered homeless by flood caused by persistent rainfall in the area....
Bureaucracy, Insufficient Soldiers Stall Fight against Bok Haram, Says Lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdul-Rahman Terab, has said the ongoing war against terrorism in Borno State is made difficult as a result of bureaucratic bottlenecks that...
FAAN Begins Special Screening of Electronic Gadgets at International Airports
In reaction to the report that al-Qaeda and its affiliates may bomb airliners travelling to the United States and other destinations through mobile phones or laptops, the Federal Airports Authority...
Efforts Underway for Flights between Nigeria and Jamaica
Work is currently underway to establish direct flights between Nigeria and Jamaica as soon as possible. Officials from the two countries are working to conclude a Bilateral Air Services Agreement...
NIGERIA: Akpabio Denies Assassination Allegations
The Akwa Ibom State Government has described an alleged assassination attempt on Chief Sunny Udom as “bare-faced falsehood and blackmail,” designed to “taint and tarnish the hard-earned image, integrity and...
NIGERIA: Court to Rule on Ikuforiji’s No-case Submission on July 11
A Federal High Court in Lagos monday fixed July 11, to rule on the no-case submission made by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji. Ikuforiji...
Former Speaker: Why I Accepted to be Running Mate to Omisore
Former Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly and running mate to the People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the state governorship election, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Hon Adejare Bello, yesterday...
Omisore: Wealth Creation My Target
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Osun State election Senator Iyiola Omisore, has promised to ensure that gainful employment and wealth creation are given a pride of place...