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2 Neutrino scientists win 2015 Nobel Prize for Physics
Japan’s Takaaki Kajita and Canada’s Arthur B. McDonald won the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physics for their discovery that neutrinos,…
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ICPC, EFCC silent on Alison-Madueke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) have refused…
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Senate announces ministerial list; Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige included; screening to commence next Tuesday
The much-anticipated President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list handed over to the Senate late September 31, has been formally read out…
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Lead Story
Economic diversification policies will inform my 2016 budget proposal — Buhari tells French investors in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his proposed 2016 National Budget will include fresh policies and measures geared towards boosting…
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Education
Ambode swears-in new perm sec for Education District 4; pledges to uplift state’s civil service
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, restated his commitment to ensuring that the state civil service remains one of…
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Wike has no interest in Amaechi’s appointment — Rivers Govt.
The Rivers Sate Government has distanced itself from alleged petitions by sections of the state against the appointment of former governor…
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News
(Feature) Willie Obiano: Giving governance a human face in Nigeria
By James Eze There are political leaders whose actions and speeches lend new depths to our democratic experience; whose body…
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Business and Economy
Shell commences production from Bonga Phase 3 project
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has announced the start-up of production from the Bonga Phase 3 project.…
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President Buhari visits survivors of FCT suicide bomb attacks
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Abuja took succour to survivors of Friday night’s bomb attacks on Nyanya and Kuje in…
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Politicians aiding thugs, criminality in Kano – Sharia Commission chairman cries out
MUHAMMAD TUDUNWADA, Kano Chairman of the Kano State Sharia Commission, Sheik Qaribullah Nasiru Kabara, has decried the rising wave of…
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3 scientists win 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine
Three scientists from Japan, China and Ireland whose discoveries led to the development of potent new drugs against parasitic diseases…
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News
Abuja bombings: Overhaul DSS, others — PDP urges Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed ‘deep sadness and concern’ over the resurgence of terrorism and renewed attacks in…
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Gov. Ambode set for first Town Hall meeting with Lagosians, Tuesday
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will, Tuesday, October 6, meet with indigenes and residents of the state at the…
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CSNAC petitions EFCC over N67.2b illegal withdrawal under Jonathan
A coalition, Civil Society Network against Corruption (CSNAC), has petitioned the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde,…
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Sports
Larry Izamoje drums support for Nigerian football
Founder/CEO, sports radio station, Brilla FM, Dr. Larry Izamoje, has called for support to local football clubs and leagues in…
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Mass defection looms in Bayelsa APC over choice of Sylva’s running mate
All Progressives Congress (APC) Bayelsa State governorship election candidate, Timipre Sylva’s choice of running mate for the December 5 poll…
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World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa to account for half of world’s poorest by 2015
The World Bank, Monday, said it expects sub-Saharan Africa to soon account for half of those living in extreme poverty,…
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Alison-Madueke arraigned in UK court, Monday
Nigeria’s former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been arraigned in court in London following her arrest by the United Kingdom’s…
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IS group claims responsibility for Nyanya, Kuje suicide bomb attacks
Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State said they were behind suicide bombings carried out in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
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Sports
Victor Moses withdraws from Nigeria’s friendly matches citing injury
Coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh now has increased worries following the withdrawal of winger Victor Moses, who announced,…
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Sports
Chelsea give Mourinho ‘vote of confidence’
Chelsea have offered manager Jose Mourinho and his squad a vote of confidence following their 3-1 defeat at home to…
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News
Update! Death toll now 11 in South Carolina flood (with photos)
Floodwaters from unprecedented rainfall in South Carolina have killed 11 people, closed some 550 roads and bridges and prompted hundreds…
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Ekiti NUT, ASUSS in war of words ahead of World Teachers’ Day celebrations
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Ekiti State chapter, has accused the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) of…
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Lead Story
N64bn on Independence celebrations: Don’t trade lies just to earn cheap popularity — Jonathan cautions government functionaries
Reacting to claims that his administration spent outrageous sums of money for three Independence Anniversary celebrations, former President, Dr Goodluck…
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My wife is not dead — Governor Obiano
Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has cleared the air on the news spreading across the state regarding the…
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