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Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" as well as three other books that have all sold more than a million copies, has died. He was 79. In a statement sent to employees of a Utah consulting firm Covey...
The presidency has distanced itself from a document being circulated purported to be the new Petroleum Industry Bill, saying the authentic bill was still undergoing finalisation stage by relevant government departments for onward transmission to the Na...
The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i has condoled the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on the death of three of its members in an auto crash. The minister also sympathised with the President of NANS, Mr Dauda Moha...
The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned an undergraduate, Samuel Nwodo, who allegedly stole 12 photocopying machines and gave the seller a fake bank credit alert. The machines were said to be worth N3.4 million. Nwodo (24), who resides at No. 22 Rasiq ...
The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa, Mr Abayomi Akeremale, on Monday said the command has arrested 34 armed robbery suspects in the last two weeks. Akeremale said at a news briefing in Lafia that the command had recovered 31 fire arms, including 19 ...
Dr Mohammad Ahmad, Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), has commended Nigeria and Benin Republic for their efforts at resolving the boundary dispute between them. Ahmad gave the commendation in Abuja on Monday at a Joint Standing...
The paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Alhaji Aliyu Ocheja Obaje is dead. Aged 102, the Attah Igala’s death was announced by the state government on Monday. Born in 1920, Dr. Aliyu Obaje was the youngest person ever to ...
A 28-year-old architect, Mrs Makanjuola Moses, on Monday appealed to an Ikorodu Customary Court to dissolve her three-year-old marriage over her husband’s refusal to allow her work. Makanjuola, who resides at Ebun Olukumuyi Street, Ijede in Ikoro...
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday described the re-election of Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo as victory for the masses and workers. A statement signed by Comrade Peter Esele, TUC President, and Chief John Kolawole, TUC General Secretar...
In the nation’s primitive political space, civilisation suddenly became a work in quantifiable progress some 48 hour ago when the governorship election successfully held in Edo State. In a poll defined by gripping political drama, justifiable fea...
Ministry of Defence would spend no less than N2.68 trillion (US$16.38 billion), in the next four years ending 2016. According to a recent report, defence expenditure, which is budgeted at N359.73 billion (US$2.19 billion) this year, is expected to grow...
The minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdul-Kadir, took over the mantle of leadership of the ministry about a month ago. In this interview with John Oba, he assures that the safety and welfare of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members acros...
Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion, David Haye over the weekend stopped Dereck Chisora in the fifth round of their bout to settle a grudge showdown in front of thirty thousand spectators at Upton Park. He floored Chisora twice with left hook...
National U-20 side, the Flying Eagles yesterday failed to beat a Nigeria Premier League side ABS FC. The friendly match ended in a goalless draw. It was decided inside the Ilorin Township Stadium. The Nigeria U-20 team, which used the game as part of b...
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) is planning a train-the-trainer programme for school games masters and mistresses. The programme is aimed to further popularise the sport. The federation’s President, Habu Gumel, said at the handing-over c...