Ekwueme: Varsities open condolence registers

St. Paul University, Awka, and Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, have opened condolence registers in honour Dr Alex Ekwueme, Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, who died in a London clinic on Nov. 19. The News Agency of Nigeria…

Pope Francis prays for peace in Nigeria

CATHOLIC leader Pope Francis says he has been praying for peace and stability in Nigeria. The Pope made this known when he met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in Saint Peters Square, Vatican City. The…

Maina still in service, says lawyer

Despite being ordered sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari after his controversial reinstatement,  fugitive civil servant Abdulrasheed Maina remains in service, his lawyer said yesterday. Speaking before the House of Representatives panel…

Eight-year-old rape victim dies

An eight-year-old victim of rape, who suffered from rectovaginal fistula, as well as a sexually transmitted disease, is dead. Ababy died last Friday at their Bolar, Ilaje in Bariga, a Lagos slum, after complaining of stomach ache. It was…

Buhari becomes Gulf of Guinea’s new chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday emerged new chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Commission with a call on member states to urgently address the socio-economic and security challenges facing the commission. Represented by Vice-President Yemi…