Three die in Bauchi communal clash
Police authorities in Bauchi state have confirmed that three persons were yesterday killed in an attack in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state.
Police authorities in Bauchi state have confirmed that three persons were yesterday killed in an attack in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state.
Funmi becomes youth global leader The World Economic Forum has honoured Nigerian broadcaster and producer Funmi Iyanda as a 2011 Young Global Leader. Each year, the World Economic Forum recognizes up to 200 people under the age of 40 for “their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world,” The 190 YGL…
Dance and art organisation, Jiimbay is set to commence its project, ‘Corridors to Power'. According to a press release from the organisation established last year, ‘Corridor to Power' will be activated tomorrow, March 12 2011 at the Ibru Gardens on Victoria Island by "staging a command performance". "Our project ‘Corridors to Power' is a contemporary dance and art production that…
Popular comedian AY has scheduled his annual comedy show, AY Live for Sunday, May 1, 2011. According to the comedian, who spoke at a press briefing held at the Koko Lounge at the E-Center Mall in Yaba on Thursday, March 10,2011, this year’s annual comedy show is tagged ‘Another Invasion’ and will hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites on…
pThe Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) is facing confusion after its request to use the Uyo Township Stadium for its rally and campaign flag-off venue in Akwa Ibom State was denied. The state chapter chairman of ACN, Aniekan Willie Akpan, yesterday raised doubts about the successful staging of the party's presidential rally in the state. The leadership of the party…
Since Abia State governor, Theodore Orji, commenced his campaign at Ohafia last weekend with a heavy security escort, reactions have come from different quarters accusing him of intimidation of the opposition. Action Congress of Nigeria senatorial candidate for Abia North, Jerry Eze, told journalists in Ohafia that the people of the area were amazed at the "show of callousness" exhibited…
Neighbourhood Watch, a local security outfit being put together by the Plateau State government is the only solution to the incessant midnight attacks on Plateau villages, Gyang Dantong, a senator, has said. Hundreds of people, especially women and children, have been killed in attacks on various villages in Plateau by unidentified persons suspected to be herdsmen. The attackers usually invade…
BOUQUI, born Bukola Folayan to a Professor of Biochemistry father and a professional teacher mother grew up in an academic atmosphere of the Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile-Ife) - a big influence for her deep lyrical style and cosmopolitan outlook.
Higher fuel prices pushed inflation in Ghana higher in February for the second month in a row, according to data on Wednesday that heightened speculation over a possible monetary tightening. Annual inflation rose to 9.16 per cent from 9.08 per cent in January, the second monthly rise after 19 months of falls. It was expected after the government implemented a…
Zimbabwe will effectively nationalise half of the country's key resources sector by setting up a sovereign wealth fund to own 51 percent stake of mining companies, a government minister said on Wednesday. Saviour Kasukuwere, minister of youth empowerment and indigenisation, said the government in the resource-rich country will publish guidelines on mine ownership regulations on Friday and the rules take…
The Federal Government has said it is making steady progress towards achieving the target of the Roadmap it set last year for the power sector. Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga, who presided over the meeting of the Presidential Action Committee (PAC) on Power on behalf of President Goodluck Jonathan, told reporters in Abuja that government effort so far resulted in…
Tantalizers Plc, Nigeria’s foremost quick service restaurant. Co-founded by Folu & Bose Ayeni, Tantalizers is now a leading Nigerian fast food restaurant chain.
The Mediterranean Hotel, located in Asokoro - FCT, is an exclusive and highly rated four-star hotel, known for its excellent services and serene African environment.
Eko Hotel & Suites is one of the prestigious international hotel in Lagos, strategically positioned near the heart of Nigeria’s economic activity in the Victoria Island.
House J Resorts & Suites in Ikeja lies just 15 minutes drive away from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos in a quiet, green and secure environment.