Tuesday 13 October 2015

Reduction in petrol pump price from N87 per litre to N57 false – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has debunked reports of a purported reduction in the current pump price of petrol from N87 per litre to N57. A statement signed by NNPC’s Group General Manger, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr Ohi Alegbe, in Abuja on Monday described the report as false and misleading.

FG unveils new NYSC certificates

Federal Goverment on Tuesday, unveiled newly improved National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates to be issued to corps members at the conclusion of the mandatory one year service to their fatherland. 

Redknapp: Liverpool offered Ancelotti the job first


Carlo Ancelotti was offered the chance of managing Liverpool before Jurgen Klopp's appointment last week, according to Harry Redknapp.

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse held over alleged blackmail plot involving fellow professional

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has been arrested as part of an investigation into a blackmail case that allegedly involves another football player.

Arsenal striker targeting New Year return

Danny Welbeck is targeting a return to action in the new year as his recovery from injury steps up.

Rihanna is ‘One of the Greats’ for T Magazine’s October 2015 Issue

Rihanna is one of the 25 people selected for T Magazine’s ’25 Greats’ Issue. She is also one of the 6 people to land a cover for the issue.

British pensioner facing 379 lashes in Saudi Arabia

A British pensioner who has survived cancer three times is facing 379 lashes in Saudi Arabia after being caught with illegal alcohol.

Gareth Southgate challenges young Liverpool pair to impress new manager Jurgen Klopp

Gareth Southgate has thrown down the gauntlet to Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Jordon Ibe to impress Jurgen Klopp.

National News Headlines - 13/10/2015

DAILY TIMES

*Enugu community boils as brothers battle each other over Biafran barracks

*Boko Haram: Obasanjo, Columbian experts brief Buhari

*EFCC arrests former Suswam, ex Benue gov.

*Buhari to name new GMD for NNPC

*Withdraw your 2-week ultimatum, Fulani tells Afenifere

Two families battle over paternity of girl, 16

The battle over paternity of a 16-year-old girl, identified simply as Edith, has pitted two families against each other in the Isoko South local Government Area of Delta State