Monday, 12 October 2015

Hajj stampede: Nigeria’s death toll hits 145

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) yesterday said the death toll of Nigerians in the stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia has increased to 145.

Sunday, 11 October 2015

Man City wait on David Silva injury news

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque admits he is in the dark about the level of injuries to two of his key players after they secured Euro 2016 qualification with victory over Luxembourg.

Man United legend Fergie feels 'worried' about Jurgen Klopp becoming Liverpool manager

Former Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told ESPN he's worried about Jurgen Klopp's arrival at Liverpool

Bale: Wales qualification as good as winning Champions League

Gareth Bale put Wales' qualification for Euro 2016 on the same level as winning the Champions League with Real Madrid

Okada Riders lament as fuel scarcity hits Osun State

An acute fuel scarcity has hit Osun, crippling business activities in the state Like Okada Riders and Motorists in the past few days.Attendants at some filling stations in Osogbo blamed the scarcity on what they described as a subtle protest by petroleum marketers, who were anticipating a downward review of the pump price of fuel.

Friday, 9 October 2015

National News Headlines - 9/10/2015

THE SUN

*I passed through hell to become star 'Ebenezer Obey

*Fela Rising: London Afrobeat Collective storms Nigeria

*I'll give my new car to mum as birthday gift 'Gulder Ultimate Chase winner, Chinedu Ifezue

*National Museum celebrates 7 decades in style

*Senate screening: Hurdles for ministerial nominees

*Ekweremadu, Mark lead PDP campaigns for Kogi, Bayelsa polls

World Egg Day: An egg a day keeps malnutrition at bay

Everybody should eat eggs, children in particular because eggs are not just good to eat but very nutritious. So good are eggs for nutrient health that the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends that every healthy individual should eat one egg daily for optimal health.

Prepare for flooding, Lagos tells residents

The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state to prepare against flooding, resulting from heavy rainfall starting from October 2015.The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for the Environment, Mr. Oluwatoyin Onisarotu, said the warning was to sensitise Lagosians to ensure free flow of water in the drains.

EFCC nabs 2 with 556 ATM cards, travellers’ cheques

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two Nigerians with a shocking 556 banking instruments, with which they had been using to commit unsuspecting large scale fraud.

Wire abandoned by electricity workers electrocutes 15-year-old pupil

A 15-year-old resident of Ishaga Road in the Idi-Araba area of Lagos State, Afusat Musa, has been electrocuted by a live wire that was partially disconnected by officials of Eko Electricity Distribution Company.