NAPEP woos financial institutions on poverty eradication
Dr Magnus Kpakol, the National Coordinator of NAPEP, on Friday solicited the cooperation of the organised private sector in the effort by the Federal Government to eradicate poverty.
Nigerian Lawmakers in free-for-all fight
Shame in the Nigerian house of Representatives as Lawmakers engage in a free-for-all fight.
NDLEA arrests 4 drug suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday announced the arrest of four drug suspects.
12 states set for Olympic Day celebration
No fewer than 12 states will participate in the Olympic Day celebration to be marked nationwide on July 3, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has said.
Bankole assures armed forces of legislative intervention
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has assured Nigerians that the House would enhance budgetary appropriations and intensify legislative intervention for the armed forces.
FEC approves Bill for establishment of Police Trust Fund
The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a draft Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Reform Trust Fund.
UN selects Nigeria for e-waste Africa project
The Director of Basel Convention Regional Coordinating Centre for Africa for Training and Technology Transfer, Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, says Nigeria will pilot the e-waste Africa project.
Nigeria Government earmarks N970m for water project in Zamfara
The Federal Government has earmarked N970 million for the rehabilitation of Kaura-namoda water works in Zamfara State.
World Cup: Nigerians predict victory over Greece
Nigerian football enthusiasts on Wednesday expressed great expectations on Thursday’s 2010 World Cup Group Two game between the Super Eagles and Greece in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Ayoola drums up support for ICPC
Retired Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, the Chairman of the ICPC, said on Wednesday that the war against corruption must succeed for the country to tackle poverty.
Supporters’ club recruits more trumpeters for Greece encounter
The Nigeria Football Supporters' Club is grooming trumpeters to join in cheering the Super Eagles to victory in their match against Greece in Bloemfontein on June 17.
2010 FIFA World CUP: Losses and Gains for Africa
The 2010 FIFA World Cup has started and it is supposed to be a great boost to Africa, it's an African World cup.
Police claims fairness in ban on commercial bikes
The Plateau Police Command said on Wednesday in Jos that it had been fair to all in the implementation of the state government's ban on commercial motorcyclists.
Nollywood artistes, musicians set to storm SA for Eagles
No fewer than 10 Nollywood actors and numerous Nigerian top musicians are set to arrive in Johannesburg ahead of the FIFA World Cup on June 11.
Federation Cup preliminaries hold June 14 in 4 centres
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday in Abuja fixed the dates and venues for the group preliminaries round of the 2010 Federation Cup.