There are strong indications that about five serving Ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet are now ready to resign their appointment and formally join governorship race in their various states ahead of the 2015 general elections. The Ministers include Labaran Maku, Minister of Information; Musiliu Obanikoro, Minister of State for Defence; Emeka Wogu, Labour Minister;…
US Pledges $212m to help rebuild Gaza
The US has pledged $212 million in new aid to help rebuild Gaza at a donor conference in Cairo, Egypt. Speaking at the conference, John Kerry, US Secretary of State said that with winter approaching, the thousands of Palestinians displaced from their homes needed urgent help. “The people of Gaza do need our help desperately,…
No Change To African Nations Cup Despite Ebola – CAF
The Confederation of African Football, CAF on Saturday said there would be no change to its plan to hold the 2015 African Nations Cup, AFCON in Morocco. This follows a Moroccan Health Ministry’s request on Friday, appealing to CAF to postpone the tournament due to commence on Saturday, January 18, 2015 over the outbreak of…
Imo To Host 2014 NMMA
The 2014 edition of the Nigeria Media Merit Award, NMMA, would be hosted by the Imo State Government in Owerri from Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2. This was disclosed on Friday, October 10, by Vincent Maduka, the Chairman of the NMMA, in an interactive session with journalists at the body’s secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos.…
Adamawa PDP Dissociates Self From Fintiri’s Appeal
The Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has said that it is not part of the appeal filed by Ahmadu Fintiri, Speaker of the state House of Assembly and former acting governor of the state. Fintiri had gone to court to challenge his removal as the acting governor by an Abuja High…
Ebola: Jonathan Releases N200m to Rivers
The Rivers State Government said on Friday announced that President Goodluck Jonathan has released the sum of N200m promised by the Federal Government as part of its contribution to the fight the Ebola virus disease in the state. Sampson Parker, the State Commissioner for Health, expressed gratitude to the President for fulfilling his promise in…
‘Nigeria Will Rank Among The World’s Best In Soccer’ – Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, newly elected president of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, has said that his administration would ensure that Nigerian football is ranked among the world’s best. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, Pinnick said that his aim was to apply scientific methods in the running of the country’s football. “We have been in-scripted…
Queen Elizabeth Honours Angelina Jolie with Damehood
In recognition of her campaign against sexual violence, Queen Elizabeth II has awarded Angelina Jolie, Hollywood richest actress, an honorary Damehood at the Buckingham palace today. The Oscar winning Jolie, who is among few foreigners to receive such an award, earned the insignia of an honourary Dane Grand cross of the most distinguished order of…
British Council Unveils Plan for UK Education Exhibition
The British Council has assured students seeking to study in the United Kingdom, UK, that the 12th annual education UK Exhibition would provide unique opportunity for participants. Sephora Imomoh, project manager at the British Council, explained that the event, which will take place in Lagos and Abuja on November 8th and 11th, 2014 respectively, would…
Okonjo-Iweala wins African Finance Minister of the Year
The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was on Friday named African Finance Minister of the year for her outstanding performance in office. The award was presented to her by the African Investor Magazine on the sideline of the ongoing annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, IMF, in Washington DC.…
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