May 2012

Kidnapped German Dies in Rescue Operation

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 17:04

[Vanguard]

A German, Raufach Edgar, who was kidnapped in Kano on January this year has been killed by his captors Thursday morning before he could be rescued by men of the JTF

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311311.html

Africa's First ICT Indaba Kicks Off in Cape Town

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 16:07

[ICTINDABA 2012]

MORE than 60 international high-powered speakers are set to address hundreds of delegates from around the world at Africa's inaugural ICT conference that will formulate an African Agenda to promote the ICT sector to spur economic and social development throughout the continent.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311279.html

Police Confirm Death of Kidnapped German, Five Suspected Kidnappers Killed

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 15:48

[Daily Trust]
Kano -
The Commissioner of Police, Kano state, Mr. Philemon I. Leha, has confirmed to journalists that he has been made aware of the death of the kidnapped German national, Raufach Edgar during a JTF raid this morning.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311238.html

Brave Warriors Conclude Nigeria Preparations

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 15:24

[New Era]
Windhoek -
THE Brave Warriors have left Germany for Lagos, Nigeria to take on the Super Eagles in a FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifier on Sunday, at the U. J Esseune Stadium.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311141.html

Good Luck Brave Warriors - Saintfiet

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:42

[Namibian]

FORMER Brave Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet has wished Namibia luck for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205311031.html

Travellers to UK to Be Screened for TB in 2013 - High Commission

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:30

[Leadership]

Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will require pre-entry tuberculosis screening with effect from 2013, the spokesman of the British High Commission, Mr Hooman Nouruzi, has said.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205310992.html

NFF Expects Three Straight Eagles Wins

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:30

[Leadership]

Nigeria Football Federation technical committee chairman, Christopher Green believes the Super Eagles would convincingly win next month's World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Namibia, Malawi and Rwanda.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205310991.html

Presidency 2015 - Suit Against Jonathan Begins June 21

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:22

[Vanguard]
Abuja -
Following the inability of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to amicably resolve issues surrounding the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek re-election in 2015, an Abuja High Court, yesterday, fixed June 21 to begin hearing on the matter.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205310944.html

Senators Challenge Corporate Organisations to Fund Varsities

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:22

[Vanguard]

In line with the need for corporate organisations to contribute meaningfully to the well being of this country, the Senate Committee on Education has called on companies operating in Nigeria to as a part of fulfilling their Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, help in the funding of institutions in the country.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205310942.html

Nation Will Decide Jonathan's Fate in 2015, Says PDP Scribe

Submitted by AA NIGERIA on 31 May, 2012 - 14:22

[Vanguard]
Abuja -
Senator Walid Jibrin, Secretary of Board of Trustees, BoT, Peoples Democratic Part, PDP, yesterday, said that discussions on 2015 elections were diversionary and uncalled for now against the backdrop that President Goodluck Jonathan must first be assessed before the people will decide on whether he deserves to be re-elected in 2015.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205310941.html