How do you start off your day? I have to laugh, because so many times I catch myself saying ‘as for me, do as I say and not as I do’. I think this is due to the fact that lifestyle is complex, jam-packed and I am currently working harder th...
The minister for information and communication Labaran Maku has expressed satisfaction on the quality of roads construction in Plateau state under the leadership of governor Jonah Jang of the state. Maku stated this yesterday in...
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter yesterday congratulated former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (GCFR) as he attains the age of 78. The FCT chapter of the forum said Gen Gowon is to be celebrated by Nigerians as a bra...
Hon Segun Williams represents Abeokuta South Federal Constituency of Ogun state in the House of Representatives. In this encounter with Ruth Choji, the lawmaker discusses the problems occassioned by non implementation of the 2012 national budget, the p...
EDEGBE ODEMWINGIE reports on the fallouts of the recently concluded debates on the 2013 budget by the House of Representatives. Issues around discretionary waivers, Excess Crude Account and crude oil benchmark topped agenda. With Nigeria’s Excess...
Six years after Nigeria joined the rest of the world to sign the agreement on digital broadcast migration, the country is yet to make any tangible steps towards the migration. Experts at a digital broadcast conference held in Johannesburg expressed fea...
Following the dastard killing of two military men by some hoodlums at Okene in Kogi State on August 12, 2012, virtually all forms of security operatives went wild making sporadic arrests here and there within and around Okene town. This is normal perha...
The Minister of State for Power, Dickson Isiaku, has said that the power sector is set to blossom bigger than what has been experienced in the telecommunication sector. Ishiaku made this assertion during foundation laying ceremony of the permanen...
The Nigeria Football Federation has condoled Vanguard Media Limited over the death on Saturday night of ace photojournalist Sylva Eleanya. NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire, who worked with the respected photojournalist for almost 10 years at Vanguard, was...
The Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Ewa, has said that the newly revised National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy has the ability to unlock economic possibilities in Nigeria. Speaking at the policy launch, the minister sai...
Spain-based striker Ikechukwu Uche has said Nigeria will shine at the 2013 Nations Cup if the new team have enough time to prepare. Uche has therefore demanded for adequate preparation for the Eagles ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. ...
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola is scheduled to test strenght on court as he plays an exhibition match during the final ceremony of the 2012 Governor’s Cup at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan on Saturday, 27 October. The Local Organising Commit...
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said that he is not afraid of facing any of the continent’s major teams when the draw is held for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tomorrow in South Africa. The Super Eagles are placed in Pot 2 and will be facing one...
The senator accused by the Joint Task Force (JTF) of harbouring a top Boko Haram commander in his personal residence in Maiduguri, Ahmed Zanna, told a select group of senior reporters in Abuja yesterday that the arrest was actually effected in the resi...
The Vice President, Health, Safety and Communication, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Tony Attah, in this interview with ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, speaks on the rising wave of oil theft in the Niger Delta region. What is your take on the rising case...