Senate blame governors for economic decline in states

The senate on Thursday blamed state governors for the poor financial fortunes of their states. The lawmakers who warned the governors to address the economical decline, came to the resolution while considering the reports of the Joint Committee on National Planning, Appropriation, States and Local Governments.

Suicide bomber kills 5 at northeast Nigerian mosque

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, July 13 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed five people at the central mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Friday, the military said, the latest attack in a region plagued by Islamist Boko Haram insurgents.

NSE Index up 1.08%, as Dangote Cement, Transcorp ,UAC Properties gains

Transaction on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange continued on a bullish trend on Thursday with a total of 253,996,086 shares worth N1.6 billion of shares exchanged hands in 4,106 deals while 28 equity stocks appreciated in price as against 23 that depreciated.

Dana Crash: Pilots Noted Problem 17mins After Takeoff — Report

The preliminary report on the June 3, 2012, Dana crash released by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), yesterday in Abuja, has revealed that the pilots of the ill-fated plane noted problems with the engine 17 minutes after takeoff in Abuja.

Ex-militant threatens amnesty programme

The amnesty programme of the Federal Government was again threatened on Thursday with the resolve by the national leader of the Phase Three ex-militants, Mr Trust Ekiobelemo and his followers, to go back to the creeks following the failure to accommodate them in the programme.

Akingbola: Court vacates trial dates, adjourn matter to September 10

Justice Habeeb Abiru of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Thursday, vacated July 18 and 19, 2012 earlier scheduled as trial dates to enable the defence enough time to assemble their witnesses in the ongoing trial of the former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr Erastus Akingbola and adjourned the matter till September 10, 2012.

New number plates: Senate lifts suspension, slashes costs by 30%

The controversy surrounding the new number plates and vehicle registration by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been put to rest as the Senate, on Thursday, reduced the prices by 30 per cent.

Bareback beauty! Kim Kardashian shows off her equestrian skills as she mounts a horse for sunset photo shoot in a bikini

She may have been busy exercising at the gym with her boyfriend Kanye West today. But Kim Kardashian made sure that she showed fans just why she works out so hard by posting yet another glamorous picture of herself. This time the 31-year-old shared a snap of herself riding bareback on a horse for a sunset photo shoot.

BBC bids farewell to Bush House

The BBC World Service transmits its final broadcast from Bush House in London on Thursday, ending 72 years of radioprogrammes from the building that kept millions informed across the globe.

Portsmouth to punish Kanu for his absence in club

Portsmouth is considering punishing former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu for his continued absence from club activities while he stays in Nigeria. The veteran striker missed training for a second day on Tuesday as his teammates took part in a double session at Fratton Park.

How To: Install Windows 7 Or Windows 8 From USB Drive [Detailed 100% Working Guide]

This guide works 100% for Windows 7 and Windows 8 unlike most of the guides out there. I have seen many sites/blogs that have “Install Vista from USB guide” but either with incomplete steps or not working guide. I have also seen some guides that don’t’ use proper commands in this guide. After spending many hours I have come up with this 100% working guide to install Windows 7 and Windows 8 from USB flash drive.

Still on the Farouk-Otedola bribery saga

Nigerians should resist all attempts that are being made now to rubbish the report of the committee that was set up by the House of Representatives to investigate the payments of fuel subsidy claims. That is how I can interpret the on-going Farouk-Otedola game. It is a game because the security agencies that are meant to be talking are very quiet. The Nigeria Police, State Security Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are not saying much.

Lagos govt achieves 84% budget performance

The Lagos State government said it has recorded a second quarter budget performance of 84 per cent in the 2012 fiscal year, a performance which represents an increase of 19 per cent over the first quarter.

Big Brother has been Kidnapped

There was so much panic and fear in the Big Brother house on Wednesday morning when a new Big Brother   invaded the house.

Bayelsa CLO faults Jonathan's wife's appointment

The appointment of Dame Patient Jonathan, wife of the President as one of the 18 permanent secretaries named by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has been faulted by the Chairman of the state chapter of the Civil Liberties Organisation, Mr. Morris Alagoa.

Governors head to court over illegal deductions

The Nigeria Governor’s Forum says it will be heading to court to seek legal redress over the federal government’s continued illegal deductions and withdrawals from the federation account.This was part of resolutions the group reached at its meeting, which ended early on Thursday in Abuja.

R.Kelly and Chris Brown release new albums in Nigeria

R. Kelly’s and Chris Brown’s newest albums are now available in Nigeria, thus making it easy for Nigerian music fans to enjoy superb music from the multiple award winning stars.

Falana, EFCC lawyer, 22 others appointed SAN

The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, on Thursday, approved the appointment of the Lagos-based human rights activist, Femi Falana, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs, Professor Yemi Akinseye-George and 22 others into the position of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Ahead tomorrow’s gov poll: Edo declares half working day

AHEAD of the Edo State governorship election tomorrow, the state government has declared a half working day for all workers in the state civil service today. Workers in the state civil service are expected to resume work at 8.00 a.m and close at 12.00 p.m today.

Yuguda - Don't Vilify Cattle Rearers

Nigerian journalists should stop creating the impression that nomadic Fulani herdsmen are trouble makers in several states because they are actually victims of the loss of cattle routes and grazing reserves caused by increasing population, Bauchi State Governor Malam Isa Yuguda said yesterday.

Insecurity in Nigeria dominates Council of State meeting

The insecurity in Nigeria on Thursday was the issue that dominated the National Council of States meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House in Abuja.

Court grants Gbenga Daniel leave to travel for medical attention

Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel on Thursday was granted leave to attend to his health issues abroad. The State High Court hearing the case in Abeokuta ordered the release of his international passport which had been in custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Supreme Court ruling threatens bilateral ties between Nigeria and Russia

A potential diplomatic row is looming between Nigeria and Russia following last week’s order by the Supreme Court that Russian company, Rusal, which owns 85 percent of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom state, should cede its ownership to BFI Group, headed by American-Nigerian, Reuben Jaja.