Yobe Council pegs bride price to encourage marriage
The Jakusko Local Government Council in Yobe has enacted a bye-law, pegging bride price at N5,000 and N10,000 for divorcees and spinsters, respectively.
FIFA to conduct World Cup assessment for referees in May
FIFA says it will conduct the final assessment of the 30 referees it has named for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in May, according to the world football body.
NSE records 12 % growth in 25 trading days
As investors continue to exercise caution in the new year, listed equities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have displayed 12 per cent growth in just 25 trading days.
Kwara NDLEA arrests 84 drug traffickers in 2009
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 84 suspected drug traffickers and seized 556,887 kilogrammes of hard drugs in 2009.
Soludo concedes defeat, pledges support for Obi
Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, PDP governorship's candidate in the yesterday Anambra State election concedes victory to Mr Peter Obi.
DFID commends education reforms in Jigawa
The UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) has hailed the Jigawa government for its reforms in the education sector, saying it is key to its development.
Plateau disburses over N9m for implementation of Fadama III project
Over nine million naira has been disbursed to farmers’ association in the three senatorial districts of Plateau for implementation of the Fadama III project.
UI to host tertiary institutions athletics meet
The University of Ibadan (UI) Sports Council, has scheduled Feb. 18 to Feb. 20 to host this year's Oyo State All Tertiary Institutions Tracks and Field Championships.
Anambra indigenes in Rivers want credible elections
Anambra indigenes resident in Rivers have called on voters to elect credible people as Governor and Deputy Governor of the state in Saturday's gubernatorial election.
Ogunjobi claims NFF ‘not acting under pressure’ on foreign coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says the decision to hire a foreign coach for the Super Eagles is not as a result of pressure from any quarters.
MISSPIN’s ‘Maga no need pay’ song and video released
The Microsoft Internet Safety, Security and Privacy Initiative for Nigeria (MISSPIN) has released their collaboration song and video as part of their campaign against cybercrime in Nigeria.
National ‘eyesore’ stadium, Surulere 2
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos has now turned into a mechanic village and dumping ground.
National ‘eyesore’ stadium, Lagos 1
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos has now turned into a mechanic village and dumping ground.
Glo Marathon Feb2009
The Globacom marathon finish section at the TBS, Lagos Island - February 2009
NEXT Launch in Lagos
Timbuktu Media launch of NEXT and NEXT on Sunday in Lagos - January 3, 2009.