Manchester United’s hopes of getting to the next stage of the Europa League suffered a massive setback on Thursday night. United were chased out of the competition by their arch rival in the Premier League, Liverpool, at Old Trafford. The former Champions League winner played a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, after a 2-0 loss last…
Day: March 17, 2016
Herdsmen Kill 15 In Fresh Benue Attack
Some suspected Fulani herdsmen again invaded another village in Benue State on Thursday, March 17, after they rained terror on Agatu community, leaving many dead. According to reports, no fewer than 15 people were feared dead in Thursday’s attack. The latest incident reportedly occurred at Tombo in Buruku local government area of the state. The…
Military Pursue Boko Haram Terrorists
The fight against terrorism in north east Nigerian received another boost when troops engaged in hot pursuit of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in Kumala. The 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade on Wednesday traced the axis of withdrawal of the terrorists and discovered that the terrorist vehicle mounted…
Ondo Understudies Lagos On Procurement
As part of efforts to reduce cost of governance and establish public procurement processes, the Ondo State Government has sent some of its officials to the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency to understudy the latter’s strategies and modalities on procurement. In her remark while receiving the four-man Technical Committee from Ondo State, the State Head…
Gen Irabor Named ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ Commander
Major-General Leo Irabor has been appointed the Commander of the Military Command and Control Centre, MCCC, in Maiduguri, Borno State. The MCCC was renamed ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ Command and has now been handed over to Maj-Gen Irabor, who is the immediate past Deputy Commander at the Command. It was learnt that Irabor’s predecessor, Major-General Hassan…
MC Oluomo Throws Braless Night Party
Controversial Lagos-based transporter, Musiliu Akinsanya, fondly called MC Oluomo, on Monday threw a lavish party in Lagos. At the party tagged ‘braless’, ladies attended it without their underwear on. Most of them displayed gracefully the two robust moulds in their chests. The celebrant and his right man, Koko Zaria, were also seen in jubilation mood…
Buhari Declares Int’l Islamic Conf Open
The International Islamic Conference on Peace and Security has been declared open by President Muhammadu Buhari. The IIC is taking place at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Declaring the occasion open on Thursday, March 17, 2016, the President highlighted the importance of peace in the society. At the event, Executive Secretary, World Muslim League, Saudi…
Heritage Bank Boosts CBN’S Financial Literacy Programme
The Financial Literacy Programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, received a boost on Thursday from Heritage Bank. The reputable bank, which recently acquired Enterprise Bank and got a facelift as a national bank, presented a set of books to the University of Ilorin Secondary School in Kwara State. At the occasion organised by…
Top 5 Business Apps For Every Nigerian Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur in Nigeria is an enormous responsibility. You attend business meetings, send out business proposals and coordinate your daily activities. With all these tasks, it is near impossible to keep track of your day-to-day affairs. Thankfully, there are now smartphone apps for this purpose. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies some…
Who Will Save Rivers State From Predators?, By Ibrahim Modibbo
In Rivers state, things have fallen apart. Under Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers is speedily drifting into a state of anarchy. Political marauders and serial killers are on the prowl, as human heads have now become trophies and souvenirs of electoral value. While ideas based on superior knowledge regulate the world, in Rivers, cutlasses and guns…