Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Lagos Sets To Prosecute Kidnappers Of Iba Monarch

IBA
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced moves to charge the suspected kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and armed robbery.

Nigeria’s First Electric Light Rail Ready For Operation (Photos)

CALABAR 1
The Calabar electric light rail is finally ready for inauguration. Built by Ponet TFZE, the train with a cruising speed of about 40 kilometres per hour, has 12 cars – 10 passenger and two equipment cars.

Photos: Jidenna arrives in Lagos


The Nigerian/American singer arrived Nigeria today. He is billed to perform at a show in Lagos on September 1st at Hard Rock Cafe...see more photos after the cut...

Nigeria and UK sign MoU for the return of looted assets

Federal Government of Nigeria and the British Government today Tuesday August 30th signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the modalities for the return of Nigerian looted assets. The move is a follow up to the agreement reached at the London anti-corruption summit in May.

I’m not Nigerian sports’ problem – Dalung

The Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday replied those who have been calling for his sack after the nation’s poor outing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria.

Nickel discovered in Kaduna, Ministry appeals to public

Nikel

Abuja – The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has appealed to Nigerians to be patient and allow it to come up with detailed report on the discovery of Nickel in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Mohammed Abbas in Abuja.

Veteran actor, Elder Maya down with liver disease

Martins Njubuigbo (Elder Maya)

All appears not to be well with veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya. Reports have it that Elder Maya, who is arguably the longest surviving Nigerian actor, is down with a liver-related problem as the actor is down with a swollen leg, which causes him pain.

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...