Monthly Archives: October 2013
Indigenous peoples have more health problems
A new report says the world’s minorities and indigenous peoples suffer more ill health than other segments of the population. It says decades of...
Drogba gets the last say in Turin
Didier Drogba scores and creates goal to help Galatasaray snatch its first Champions League Group B point in 2-2 draw at Juventus.
The game...
17 Boko Haram members charged to Court
The Federal Government has charged 17 suspected Boko Haram members before a Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged involvement in acts of terrorism.
The...
FG adopts policy to purchase Made-in-Nigeria vehicles
The Federal Government has approved the Automotive Industrial Policy Development Plan for the country.
The decision was taken at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting...
Privatisation Council endorses sale of 10 Discos
As part of the reforms affecting electricity generation and distribution, ten (10) power distribution companies referred to as DISCOs under the aegis of...
Emmanuel invites all to Festival of Life
A humble persona of the Christian faith belonging to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mr. A. A. A. Emmanuel is notifying all and...
Concern at escape of two convicted army officers
In the night of 21-22 September 2013, one FARDC colonel escaped from Bukavu prison less than two weeks after he was sentenced to life...
Rwandan genocide survivors get free plastic surgery
More than 200 genocide survivors are scheduled to receive free plastic surgery from Indian and Nigerian Rotary club sponsored specialists in a ten-day activity...
Fighting in Mali prompts Keita's return
Mali's newly-elected President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has cut short a visit to France and returned home amid renewed fight between government forces and Tuareg...
Rolling power outages plague Zimbabwe
The ongoing spate of power outages in the country has created anger, frustration and much debate as to the nature of these energy cuts.
In...