Sports Development in Cross-Rivers, Nigeria
An Exclusive interview with Patrick Ugbe, Commissioner for Sports in Cross-Rivers State, Nigeria about the Obudu mountain race, comprehensive sports policy of the state and more in Calabar.
FCTA Derives No Pleasure In Demolition
Dr Yahaya Yusuf, Director of Development Control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, says the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) derives no pleasure in demolition of houses. Yusuf made this known in an interview with the News Agency of...
Imam Cautions Youths Against Alcohol, Drug Addiction
The Chief Imam, Diobu Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, Alhaji Abdul- Salam Suleiman, has charged Muslims to avoid alcohol, drug addiction, promiscuity and indecent dressing during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Suleiman made the call when he spoke on the ...
CP Threatens To Sack Policemen Aiding Revenue Drive In Abia
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ambrose Aisabor, has threatened to sack any policeman who accompany revenue agents to collect revenue in the state. Aisabor gave warning while interacting with journalists in his office in Umuahia on Thursday. The...
Mark Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria
Senate President David Mark has called on Muslim faithful to use the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja on...
Eid-el-Kabir: Ihedioha Urges Nigerians To Show Commitment To Nation Building
he Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Emeka Ihedioha, has called on Nigerians to show commitment and patriotism to the cause of building ``a stronger virile and prosperous country.’’ This is contained in a statement by his ...
NBC Challenges Broadcasters On African Stories
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Abuja on Thursday urged broadcasters to strive and tell African stories in a way that will portray it in good light to the World. This is contained in a communiqué of the 9th biennial conference of African...
Elizabeth Taylor Surpasses Michael Jackson As ‘Top Earning Dead Celebrity’
American business magazine Forbes has released its list of the ‘Top Earning Dead Celebrities’ with English-American star actress Elizabeth Taylor fielded as the top earner. With an earning of $210m, Liz Taylor beat her best friend, t...
Prayers: Jonathan Enjoins Nigerians To Shun Corruption
President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday enjoined Nigerians to shun corruption and work hard to build the country. Jonathan made the call at the 3rd National Prayer Breakfast organised by members of the National Assembly. The them...
Sallah:Tambuwal Wants Nigerians To Be Law Abiding
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to be law abiding at all times and restore the virtues of good neighbourliness. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja ...
Adamawa Govt Commends Jonathan Over Fund For Flood Victims
The Deputy Governor of Adamawa, Mr Bala Ngilari, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for approving N17 has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for approving the release of N17 billion for the flood-ravaged states. Ngi...
200, 000 Illegal Immigrants Apply For Deferred Deportation From US
United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today that more than 3,000 young illegal immigrants are applying for deferred deportation every day under the administration’s new immigration policy. About 200,000 young ...
Nigerian Officials, Others For US Exim Trade Expo In Maryland
Scores of top Nigerian officials including the Nigeria's Ambassador to the United States, Professor Adebowale Adefuye and several international business managerssule will be attending the US Export-Import Trade Expo that will hold in Baltimore, Mar...
There Are No Easy Teams- Lawal
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has said that there no longer small teams in African football as most Nigerians fans were happy that the Super Eagles were put in an easy group, but Lawal also its is a favourable draw as the draw for t...
World Bank Urges Oil Producers To Reduce Gas Flaring, Increase Gas Utilization For Development
The World Bank-led Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) partnership today called on oil producers, both countries and companies, to reduce flaring of natural gas associated with oil production by 30% by 2017. This would reduce flaring from 140 bcm of ga...