Month: June 2010
Catholic Church Abandons 419 Priest
The Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria has abandoned its priest, who is now standing trial over allegations that he swindled…
Varsity Students Held For Robbery
Four undergraduates, including two brothers were on Thursday in Lagos, remanded in prison custody over a robbery charge. An Igbosere…
Carrington, Uwazuruike, Others Remember Kudirat
Former US Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, MASSOB leader, Ralph Uwazuruike and hundreds of human rights activists this morning defied…
Kano Lawyer Faces Trial For 419
Temporary freedom has come the way of a Kano-based legal practitioner, Ayaga Alexander, accused of defrauding his client of about…
Ogun Indigenes Honour Jubril Martins-Kuye
Ogun indigenes of Nigeria, under the aegis of Omo-Ilu Foundation and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Elders Forum in Ogun…
Reject Non-Performing Politicians, Parties In 2011 —Amaechi
As politicians across the country prepare for 2011 general elections, Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians…
Pastor Begs Court To Dissolve Marriage
A 67-year- old Pastor on Thursday urged the Shomolu Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his 20-year-old marriage, to save…
Make Your Educational Qualification Available, SNG Advises Politicians
The United Kingdom branch of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) has tasked Nigerians to demand that politicians aspiring for public…
Lagos To Sponsor Bill Against Smoking
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this at a news conference to commemorate the World No Tobacco Day in…
Attend Sentencing Of Ibori’s Sister, Mistress —UK Group Urges Nigerians
The trials of the sister and mistress of James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State who was declared wanted…
Fight For Your Rights, Okogie Urges Nigerians
He thus urged the country’s citizens to stop waiting on God and fight the government to a standstill until their…
Industrialist Dumps Wife, Marries Housemaid, Wife Demands N1B Compensation
A housewife, Mrs. Omolara Yetunde Ijaodola of House 31, C Close, 52 Road, 5th Avenue, Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria,…
‘Poor Maintenance Affects Ports Authority’
The President, Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarder, NAGAFF, Mr. Eugene Nweke has identified poor maintenance and lack of enterprises…
Federal Firemen On War Path, Resist Posting To Lagos
Federal fire servicemen in Lagos State have protested an attempt by the Comptroller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Mr. James…
‘Why I’m In The Race’
Princess Uzamat Folashayo Akinbile has stated that the untold hardship and suffering often faced by people in her constituency (Alimosho…
29 May Should Be Stock -Taking Day, Says Ajatta
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2, Lagos State, Nigeria, Hon. Joseph Jaiyeola Ajatta has…
I Did Not Shield Any LG Boss
The Lagos State, Nigeria, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, prince Oluwarotimi Ojo Agunsoye has denied ever covering up…
Eagles Test Might Against Korea
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will on Sunday play their last tune up match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup against North…
Babalola Out, As CBN Open Ends
Tournament number 2 seed and the defending champion, Abdulmumini Babalola was the latest to crash out of the 32nd Central…
Decision Time For Super Falcons, As Nigeria Host Cote d’ Ivoire
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will in Abuja, Nigeria, seek for a double over their counterparts from Cote d’Ivoire after…
Akpan Wants NURTW Boss’ Support For Boxing
Former Nigerian National Welterweight Boxing Champion, Felix Akpan has called on the Chairman, Lagos Chapter of National Union of Road…
Boxers Slam NSC Over Treatment At Lagos Trials
Some amateur boxers, who participated at the just concluded Lagos State phase of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, NBF trials, organised…
Lagos Inaugurates MOC For Senatorial Games
Lagos State government has inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the Senatorial Games that will commence soon in the…
Golden Chance Lotto Cup Enters Q/Finals
The quarter final matches of the ongoing Chance Lotto Cup Championship continue today with two matches scheduled for the Government…
Movie Stars Honour Ernest Obi
Prominent actors in the Nigerian Movie industry, Nollywood, honoured star actor, Ernest Obi, during his traditional wedding to his long…
Stella Damasus Happy With HSM Experience
Veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus-Nzeribe, has said that being one of the instructors of the recently concluded Disney’s High School…
Femi Durojaiye Unveils Plans, Congratulates Emeka Ike
Nollywood actor and National Secretary of a faction of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Femi Durojaiye, has congratulated Emeka…
GUS Celebrity Showdown: Weird MC, Obesere, Others Speak
Following the triumph of star actor Emeka Ike at the first Gulder Ultimate Search Celebrity Showdown, other celebrities like Abass…
Stella Huks Up With Ogun Commissioner Today
The Ogun State Commissioner for Youth, Sport and Social Development, Bukola Olopade, Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos…
I’m Very Lucky
Afro Juju music creator, Sir Shina Peters, turned 52 years on 30 May. Here, he spoke about his life, music…