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A civil servant, Ayobami Olayiwola, Wednesday got an Ibadan Grade C Customary Court to dissolve her marriage of 17years to Ropo Olayiwola on the grounds that he has 10 wives.
The Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) department in the Ministry of Power has no clue as to how to achieve the federal government's target of 6, 000MW of power by December, the Secretary of National Planning Commission (NPC) has said.
Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Dr. Lateef Adegbite has advised politicians not to compound the nation's worsening situation.
Senate President David Mark has urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, love, tolerance and mutual co-existence.In a goodwill message to Muslims to mark this year's Eid-Kabir, Senator Mark stressed the need for Nigerians to be their brother's keeper adding that the festive season calls for forgiveness and love for one another.
Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) says it has reach agreement with the federal government to renew its joint venture lease with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Today, 10th Dhul-Hijjah of the Islamic year 1430 after hijrah (AH), is observed by Muslims all over the world as the festival of Eid-el-kabir. This is sequel to the announcement last week by the Saudi authorities that yesterday, 9th of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah, 1430 (AH) would be Arafat Day.
Henceforth, companies that refuse to publish the terms and conditions regarding their promotions will not only have those promos withdrawn but will face severe sanctions, the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has said.
The official organizers of the ongoing Kano International Trade Fair have blamed the low buyer turnout at this year's trade fair on the prevailing economic meltdown and the Sallah celebration.
Nigeria accounts for the highest number of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the world, Minister of Health Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin has said.The health minister, who made this known at the foundation laying ceremony of National Vagina Fistula (VVF) Centre in Kwali area council, Abuja, said the administration is committed to addressing issues of VVF in Nigeria.
The professional associations and bodies which are behind this initiative, particularly the NPAN, must do everything possible to ensure that their members demonstrate total support and commitment to it. There can be no room for a half-hearted belief in this.
A first timer visitor to the front of the Abuja National mosque will no doubt mistake the place for a central market, as some buyers at the mosque commented when contacted by this reporter.
It has since deteriorated into a monumental Greek tragedy the hallmark of which is that evil and good; calamity and love; darkness and light; guilt and innocence are locked into an epic battle for supremacy leaving the audience confused and disorientated. So much so that after oscillating between democracy and military rule we are still in doubt as to which has been more costly in terms of the ...
The Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has denied comments by the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Maurice Iwu that political parties in the country are being run like fiefdoms.
Former Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abubakar Rimi says the anti- corruption hype in Nigeria should be considered a joke if former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not probed. Rimi said this on Wednesday in Jos at the 2009 law week and memorial lecture in honour of late Justice Dauda Zaki.
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has slated Nigeria's economic score card for discussion by industry and policy leaders at its forthcoming summit scheduled for December15-17, 2009 in Abuja tagged NES at 15 'Scorecard of Nigeria's Economic Progress: Bridging the Implementation Gap.
Nigerian farmers participating in the biocontrol of aflatoxins using Aflasafe -- a biocontrol product developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), have said that grain quality after application of the product improved, signaling prospects of a significant drop in aflatoxins on the grains.
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed today the Long Range Identification Tracking System ( LRIT) Services Agreement with International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) in London UK.
The arrest order placed on Chief Orji Kalu by the Imo House of Assembly on the grounds that he failed to personally appear before it to defend allegations he made against Governor Ikedi Ohakim has been described as an act of cowardice, orchestrated by Ohakim and ill- motivated.
Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State has called on the Muslim faithful in the state to use the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration to renew their spirit of obedience to the will of Allah.
Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has identified peace and unity as a major ingredient needed for the survival of the nation.
Nigeria has become the black sheep of the world oil producing community for her lack of accountability and unproductive use of the oil revenue. Among the OPEC countries, Nigeria is the least enterprising in the management of oil revenue. In Africa, Libya, Angola and Sudan have utilised their oil revenue better than Nigeria.
CHIEF James Ibori, the immediate past governor of Delta State, has been commended for the construction of Bomadi bridge across the Forcados river.
AS Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts around the world to celebrate this year's Eid-el-Kabir today, eminent Nigerian Christian leaders have called on Nigerians to show more love for one another and continue on the path of peace.
Nnewi traders under the umbrella of New Auto Spare Parts Association(NASPA), yesterday protested the continued raid on their market by the police over alleged sale of fake imported products.
Governor Ali Modu Sheriff of Borno on Wednesday swore-in two new commissioners and special advisers with a warning to desist from absenteeism from public functions or face sanctions.
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