Wednesday 11 June 2014

Government, investors to sign MOU on re- opening of Ajaokuta steel company


The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Musa Sada, says the completed facilities at the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State will soon commence operations. The minister, who made the disclosure in Lokoja, said the federal government would soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with some private investors.

Nigeria rapped for forced eviction of slum- dwellers



 Nigeria was on Tuesday ordered to pay nearly $70,000 (50,000 euros) in damages after at least one person was killed and 12 seriously injured during the military's forced eviction of a slum five years ago.

Tuesday 10 June 2014

Maheeda Blocked Again On Instagram! Opens Another Account



Controversial female artiste, Maheeda who is famous for posting semi-nude pictures has been blocked again on Instagram.

Merrybet signs John Okafor aka Mr Ibu as brand ambassador



Merrybet Gold, a new sports betting outfit in Nigeria recently launched its new 'Predict and Win' promo, and signed Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu as its brand ambassador.

Seven Human Traffickers Arrested in Katsina



The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Katsina State Command, said it arrested seven people for alleged human trafficking and related offences. The NIS Comptroller, Emmanuel Ogbumuo, made

On Boko Haram: Locals use caves to hide from terrorists in Gwoza



The terror crisis that has bedeviled Gwoza area in the Borno State has left the thousands of displaced villagers living under desperate circumstances with lack of basic such as shelter, food and water. The area has been under siege from the Boko Haram terrorists over the past month. Most affected by the incessant attacks are Attagara, Amuda, Agapalawa, Ashigashiya, Ngoshe and Chikedeh. The

Tai Solarin University of Education (Tasued) Students Protest


The students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode led by the SU President, Comrade Osas paraded the school premises this evening protesting over what they tagged 'No School Fees, No Exams' policy of the current Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. Mrs Obilade Yemisi who