This Nation is More Important Than any Human Being: I Will Happily Go Home If I Lose The Election - President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed the insinuations being made that he will not accept defeat if he loses the 2015 presidential elections.

Speaking with journalists during  a media chat held in Abuja on Wednesday, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

New Deadline for PVC Collection Extended to to March 8th - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has further extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) until Sunday, March 8th, 2015.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Augusta Ogakwu in Abuja on Monday.

Naira Appreciates at Interbank Market

The Naira, at the Interbank market, on Thursday gained 80 kobo to the dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says.

The apex bank, in a statement in Lagos, said that the Naira closed at N185.50 from the N186.30 recorded on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appreciation may be due to regular intervention at the interbank and foreign exchange markets by CBN.

Seven poultry, 20,000 chickens killed In Jos

The Plateau State government has confirmed that cases of avian influenza, aka bird flu, have been recorded in the state.

The disclosure was made on Wednesday, February 4, by the Chief Veterinary Officer for the state, Doris Bitrus.

Consistant Use of High Heeled Shoes Can Cause Bad Body Posture - Expert Says

Patience Onyemaechi, Chief Nursing Officer, Accident and Emergency Ward, Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, says consistent use of high heeled shoes can cause bad posture.

Onyemaechi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
She said wearing high heels could make women look stylish, confident and tall but could lead to an adverse effect on a person’s body posture.