I Don’t Expect Praise While In Office – Jonathan

Apparently trying to stem the tide of criticisms that have trailed his administration in the build up to the 2015 presidential poll, President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that he was not expecting praises, while he is still in office as president.

Nigeria’s Crude Export Trapped Amidst Crashing Oil Price

The impact of falling oil prices has stalled almost half of Nigeria’s crude oil cargo due to be exported in January, said a Reuters report.

2015: Sambo In Frantic Move To Pacify Aggrieved PDP Aspirants

 

In a last-minute effort to restore order to the Peoples Democratc Party (PDP) ahead of the 2015 general polls, Vice President Namadi Sambo has intensified moves to reconcile warring factions in the state chapters of the party.

4 Months After Gwoza Police College Attack: IGP Vows To Find Missing Officers Dead Or Alive

Over four months after over 35 mobile police operatives were declared missing after Boko Haram insurgents invaded the Mobile Police College in Gwoza, Borno State, killing some operatives and taking others hostage, the inspector-general of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, has vowed that the Nigeria Police would find the officers dead or alive.

Anguish As Corpses From Missing AirAsia Found

Indonesian rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people pulled bodies and wreckage from the sea off the coast of Borneo yesterday, prompting relatives of those on board watching TV footage to break down in tears.

NURTW Bwari Branch Wants Functional Public Toilet Curb Open Defecation

Mr Yakubu Adamu, Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Bwari branch, has called for the provision of functional public toilets and provision of water system to curb open defecation in the area.

My Credentials Are Verifiable – Buhari

Former head of state and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 poll, General Muhammadu Buhari, has said that his credentials are verifiable in spite of the fact the he does not have them at hands.

Inciting Comments: DSS Issues Last Warning To Politicians

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians to desist from making inflammatory statements or face the full wrath of the law.

Continue To Be Law-abiding, Minister Urges Nigerians

The Minister of National Planning, Dr Abubakar Sulaiman, has urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and refuse to be used by any power-seeking group or individuals to cause crisis.

I-G- Donates N7m To Wives Of Missing Policemen

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, on Tuesday donated N7 million to 14 wives of the 35 police officers declared missing in Borno, to alleviate their suffering.

President Jonathan’s Performance In Transport Sector Is Unprecedented — PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday in Abuja said the performance of President Goodluck Jonathan in the transport and aviation sector was unprecedented.

PDP Has Lost Parts Of Nigeria To Insurgents – Fashola

 

The Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola has said it is morally wrong for the Peoples’ Democratic Party government to turn to Nigerians and solicit for their votes in the forthcoming 2015 general elections, having failed to perform its most important responsibility of securing lives and property of citizens and protection of the territorial integrity of the nation.

2015: No Going Back On My Gubernatorial Ambition, Says Maku

Mr Labaran Maku, the former Minister of Information on Saturday said that his political ambition to become the governor of Nasarawa State come 2015 is still on course.

Living Faith Church Has Six Million Members Across 147 Countries – Oyedepo

The President of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, says the ministry has six million members in 147 nations across the world.

Most Outstanding Comedians Of 2014

 

 

Comedians otherwise referred to as humour merchants have become a major part of the entertainment industry in Nigeria. ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM and SAMUEL ABULUDE, profile the comedians who shinned like a million stars in 2014.

Best Collabos Of 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, we look back at collaborations that hit the airwaves during the year.  ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM and SAMUEL ABULUDE profile the biggest musical collaborations of 2014, with the help of some prominent DJs and presenters.

Jonathan Urges Movie Producers To Promote Farming

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja urged movie producers in the country to assist government in encouraging the youth to take to farming.

Nigeria’s Economy Is Among Largest In The World — Jonathan

 

 

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Tuesday that his administration had managed the country’s economy to become the greatest in Africa and one of the largest in the world.

Christmas: Atiku Urges Nigerians To Retain Hope For Better Nigeria

 

 

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday called on Nigerians to celebrate the yuletide season with renewed hope for a better Nigeria.
This is contained in statement released in Abuja to newsmen and signed by Malam Garba Shehu, the Head of Media to the former vice-president.
Atiku, in the statement, further urged Nigerians to promote peace during this season of joy and good tidings.
He said that irrespective of the challenges facing the country, Christians and indeed all Nigerians should celebrate the yuletide with hope and prayers that God should heal the land with His infinite peace.
“We should still celebrate Christmas with hope because it is a season of joy; and with prayers and deep reflections, God will heal our land and we shall prosper again.
“Irrespective of their belief systems all Nigerians should promote peace and harmonious co-existence for the unity, stability, progress and development of our nation,’’ Atiku was quoted as saying. (NAN)

Fuel Scarcity: DPR Releases 335 Trucks Of Fuel To FCT

The Department of Petroleum Resources, Abuja, said 335 trucks of petroleum products were released from the depot between Monday and Tuesday to ease fuel scarcity in Abuja.

Man, 37, Faces N18m Fraud Charge

 

A 37-year-old man, Usman Balumi, who allegedly obtained N18 million on the pretext of supplying petroleum products to a company, on Tuesday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Balumi, who resides at No. 21, Ilasan New Road, Ilasan in Lagos State, is standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.

Cost Of Kerosine Increases In Kano

Prices of Kerosine have increased in Kano, barely few days to the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

NSCDC Commandant Seeks Partnership To Curtail Crime

 Mr Gabriel Abati, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, on Tuesday appealed for public partnership with the agency in combating oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

Election Violence: Jonathan Seeks Help From Royal Fathers

Apparently jolted by the alarm raised by former Nigeria’s external affairs minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, over impending post-election violence in 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan has turned to traditional rulers across the country for help.

Boko Haram: Why Northerners Believe Jonathan Is Guilty

 

 

– “It is my belief that President Goodluck Jonathan’s government working with a faction of MEND planned and executed the bombings of 14 March 2010 and 1 October 2010- Henry Okah (PUNCH, September, 11, 2010).

NIS In Enugu Repatriates Over 120 Illegal Migrants In 2014

No fewer than 120 illegal aliens were repatriated by the Nigeria Immigrations Services (NIS), Enugu State Command in 2014, the Controller, Mr Bashir Ismail has said.

NYSC Reviews Mobilisation Criteria For Graduates Of Medicine

 

 

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will no longer mobilise graduates of medicine, who have not completed their housemanship and registered with appropriate authorities.

Yultide: AEDC Assures Customers Of Stable Power Supply

The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company ( AEDC) has assured electricity customers in Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory of stable power supply during the festive period.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ahmed Shekarau, Head, Public Affairs of the company.
According to the statement, a special task force has been set up to speedily distribute the load allocated to the company to meet customers’ need during the holiday.
The statement said that Regional Managers in the company’s six region had been directed to prepare, submit and monitor their Special Taskforce Group with similar organisations set up in the area offices.
“Notwithstanding the movement of customers to celebrate the yuletide with their loved ones in their towns and villages, we will ensure equitable distribution of load allocated to us and speedy response to faults,”it said.
It commended customers for their understanding in 2014 and expressed optimism that power supply and associated services would improve in 2015.
The statement urged customers to be safety conscious and resist the temptation to engage in any act of theft of energy or vandalism.
It advised customers to also always take advantage of the existing Call Centres to report any fault for quick intervention.
It would be recalled that customers in the FCT had complained of epileptic power supply in the past months.( NAN)

Trader Docked Over Alleged Assault

A 32-year-old trader, Ikechukwu Igwe, who allegedly assaulted one Chigozie Udeh by beating him, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Reinstate Maina To Stop Pension Looting, CSOs Tell Jonathan

International and local Civil Society Groups (CSO), have advised President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately reinstate the Dr. Abdulrasheed Maina Pension Reform Task Force Team (PRTFT), or risk losing pensioners’ vote, in the forthcoming 2015 presidential election.

You Can’t Arrest APC Lawmakers, Omirin Tells Fayose

2015: Tension Grips Delta PDP Over Okowa’s Running Mate

APC Berated Over Comments On Attack On Dankwambo’s Convoy

The Northern Youth Grand Alliance (NYGA) has berated the Spoke person of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed over his statement in the media where he accused Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State of personally ordering the arrest and teargas of APC’s supporters, Goje’s family and destroying of its posters and billboards in the town.

NSCDC To Secure Lagos State During Festive Period

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said on Sunday that it is to deploy 2, 000 officers to curtail insecurity during the yuletide.

What Has Sex Got To Do With It?

 

 

We are living longer and very few of us (1 in 10,000) die of old age. Most of us become sick and die prematurely from ‘natural causes’ long before our biological life span. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) the average life expectancy of a Nigerian is 53years, way below Ghana which is 66 and; 75 for men and 82 for women in the western world, even though cell culture studies indicate that our true life span lies between 110-120.

Zamfara State Health Workers Threaten To Join Strike If……

Chairman of Medical Health Workers Union of Nigeria in Zamfara, Sabo Tsafe, said they would join the strike by National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) if the latter’s requests were not met by government.

Medical Doctor Calls For Behavioral Change, Regular Exercise In Stress Management

 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sarisand Healthcare Consultancy, Lagos, Dr Andrew Isiorho, on Sunday called for behavioural change and regular exercise, as a way of managing stress.

Christmas: How Relevant In The Face Of Today’s Global Challenges?

The Christmas season is a time of reflection on the essence of the moment. Obed Minchakpu, writes on this mood of the season and why it is necessary for everyone who believes that God’s mandate towards humanity is reflected through His son who is the reason for the celebration 

Nigeria sentences soldiers to death for refusing to fight Islamists

Nigeria sentences 54 soldiers to death for mutiny, assault, cowardice and refusing to combat Boko Haram

Nigerian soldiers on patrol Photo: AFP/Getty Images

A Nigerian military court on Wednesday sentenced 54 soldiers to death for mutiny after they refused to deploy for an operation against Boko Haram Islamists in the northeast, their lawyer said.

Scientists link proteins that keep cells multiplying to cancer

Cancer is a disease where cells become abnormal and multiply out of control. Until now it was thought the proliferation of cancer cells was controlled by transcription factor proteins. But now a new study suggests another family of proteins may also be involved.

Researchers found that a family of proteins is involved in locking cancer cells in a state of faster proliferation.

Britain plans more army trainers to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

Britain is considering strengthening its military training mission to Nigeria as the extremist militants make gains

A British soldier shakes hand with his Nigerian counterpart during a joint military exercise between Nigerian armed forces, United States, Britain, Netherlands and Spain in Lagos in 2013 Photo: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP

Boko Haram kill 48 Nigerian fishermen

Dozens of fish traders have been killed by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, and thrown into Lake Chad

A file photo of the leader of the Nigerian Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau Photo: 

Experimental drug 'successfully treated doctor who contracted Ebola'

A new report published in The Lancet reveals how a male doctor who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone survived the disease after being treated with a drug that is being tested for use against vascular leakage syndrome.

A new report reveals how a doctor who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone was successfully treated with a drug called FX06, which has been shown to reduce vascular leakage in animal trials.

How fast the brain processes healthiness of foods may affect dietary self-control

Some people are able to stick to healthy foods with no issues, while others find chocolate and cake too tempting to turn down. Now, a new study suggests that our dietary self-control may depend on how fast our brains decide whether a food is healthy or not.

Researchers say people with low dietary self-control may be more likely to consider taste over health when making food choices.

Escaping Boko Haram: How three Nigeria girls found safety

For six months the world has waited for news of the fate of more than 200 girls abducted by Nigerian militant group Boko Haram. As the Nigerian government insists a deal to release the "Chibok girls" is being negotiated, three girls who escaped their captors have told their story to BBC Hausa.

Lami, Maria and Hajara were at school in Chibok, north-eastern Nigeria, when they were kidnapped in April. Best friends Lami and Maria escaped by jumping from the back of a truck. Hajara was taken to a camp but later fled with another girl.
To protect the girls' identity we have portrayed their story as an animation, and provided an edited transcript of their account below.

Boko Haram unrest: Nigerian militants 'kidnap 200 villagers'

 
Boko Haram has taken control of several towns and villages in the north-east

Human Rights Watch Faults Danish Immigration Report On Eritrea As Politically-Motivated

“The Danish report seems more like a political effort to stem migration than an honest assessment of Eritrea’s human rights situation. Instead of speculating on potential Eritrean government reforms, host governments should wait to see whether pledges actually translate into changes on the ground.” said Leslie Lefkow, HRW deputy Africa director.

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Nigerians Are Their Own Worst Enemies – Bishop Kukah

Court Sets Aside Reps’ Invitation To Diezani, NNPC

15 Killed In Taraba, Southern Kaduna Villages

Defection: Jonathan, Tambuwal Resolve Feud

SHOCKING: LOLA OMOTAYO-OKOYE REVEALS HOW SHE WAS MOLESTED BY A PRIEST

Lola Omotayo-Okoye has made a shocking revelation that she was once a victim of child molestation in the hands of a Catholic Priest. Lola made this revelation while she was addressing young ladies at the Kinabuti Dare2Dream event. The mother of two told the girls that while she was in high school, she was molested by a Catholic priest, but couldn’t tell anyone because she thought no

How to Take Control of Your Health

The amount of time you revel in wonderful moments of joy, contentment, inspiration, laughter, love and learning will be directly proportional to your health, happiness, success, satisfaction, productivity and fulfillment! Maintain a healthy outlook through the power of a positive thought!