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  • Another Nigerian Wins the Champions League with Chelsea FC

    Author NBP Reporter

    Mikel John ObiIt was a game that offered all the thrills that you can expect from a final in a prestigious European Cup game. The Nigerian Mikel Obi who has seen a slow start to the season, was impressive in his display all the way through full regulation time and extra time. Chelsea stunned the German side (Bayern Munich) to clinch the title for the first time after a jaw dropping penalty shoot-out at the Allianz Arena following a 1-1 draw in full time.

  • Genevieve to Starr In Chimamanda Adichie’s Movie

    Author jordan

    Star Actress Genevieve NnajiTop Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has been selected to feature in the big screen adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel "Half of a Yellow Sun".

    Genevieve will be joined by other stars such as Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dominic Cooper, Anika Noni Rose and Thandie Newton in the eagerly anticipated film.

  • Bus Explosion Frightens Residents of Port Harcourt

    Author NBP Reporter

    Port Harcourt_ExplosionResidents of the Rivers State Capital, Port Harcourt have been thrown into fright after an object suspected to be an explosive detonated in a bus in the capital city on Thursday. One person was left dead and three others were seriously injured, the dead person was identified as Mr. Edet Akpan.

  • Nigeria to Ban Use of foreign IT Products

    Author NBP Reporter

    NITDAThe Nigeria government has announced a comprehensive ban on foreign computers and technology products use in public institutions in a move aimed at promoting the local industry.

    The government said the ban is aimed at promoting 'made-in-Nigeria' products and catalyse development in the local information communications Technology (ICT) industry.

  • Nigeria to Launch 3 Satellites

    Author NBP Reporter

    Professor Eta EwaProf. Ita Ewa, the Minister of Science and Technology said on Thursday that Nigeria would launch three satellites and send astronauts to space by 2015.

    Ewa stated this in Abuja at the ongoing ministerial briefing to commemorate 2012 Democracy Day and anniversary of President Goodluck Jonathan's administration.