Year: 2010
Boxing: Nigeria’s Peter Floored Again, As Klitschko Retains IBF,WBO Belts
After several months of preparation, Nigeria’s Samuel Peter early today in Frankfurt, Germany kissed the canvas and lost his second…
Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr At E-Centre
The celebration of Eid-El-Fitr brought an impressive crowd to the E-Centre during the public holidays and the weekend. Families, friends…
President Jonathan Congratulates Muslims On Completion Of Ramadan Fast
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has sent heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebrations.…
Jonathan Ask US To Stop Burning Of The Quaran
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned in strong terms, the alleged plans by a US Pastor, Terry Jones, to burn copies…
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U-17 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingoes Land In Q/Final
Franciscar Ordega celebrates after scoring for Nigeria’s Flamingoes against Trinidad&Tobago. Nigeria’s junior team, the Flamingoes early today defeated hosts of…
Jonathan Sacks Onovo, Others
President Goodluck Jonathan this afternoon sacked Nigeria’s service chiefs, retaining only Air Marshal Oluseyi Petirin,who has now been promoted to…
Jonathan Chides Daniel, G-9, Peace Meeting Continues Today
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria yesterday intervened in the crisis rocking the Ogun State House of Assembly, expressing disappointment on…
Boko Haram Gunmen Overpower Police, Curfew In Borno Enters Day 2
A group suspected to be members of Boko Haram Islamic sect last night overpowered the police and set the Bauchi…
Snake Kills Girl While Asleep
A snake has killed a teenager while she was asleep in Ijegwu village, Yache in Yala Local Government Area of…
Election Timetable Too Tight —Politicians
Politicians in Nigeria have complained that the election timetable released yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is too…
Man Walks Naked To Earn N20,000
There was a bizarre sight in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, recently when a motor spare parts trader, Chijioke Amaa,…
Head Of Service Warns Civil Servants
The Head of Service (HOS) of Lagos State, SouthWest, Nigeria, Mr. Adesegun Ogunlewe, has threatened to sanction civil servants in…
LASG Advises Auto Dealers On Vehicle Importation
Lagos State Government has called on the automobile dealers operating in the country to ensure that vehicles imported into the…
Igbos In Lagos End 13-Year Old Rift
The Igbo speaking community in Lagos State, Nigeria, has elected new executives, thus ending the 13-year old rift that rocked…
Group Wants Akesan Killings Probed
A human rights group, Concerned Human Rights Nigeria, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ogbonna Onovo, to…
ATM Fraud: Widower Loses N6,000
A widower and father of three, Mr. Kehinde Oluyoye has accused officials of the Omole Branch of Oceanic Bank Plc…
Jealous Driver Crushes 2 To Death
Tragedy hit two friends, Umar Danjuma and Sunday Adebiyi recently in Minna, Niger State capital when they were crushed to…
Robbery Suspect Arrested With Pistol
A robbery suspect who was arrested with a revolver pistol at Seme Border has denied ownership of the gun, claiming…
Prosecute Ogun G-9 Lawmakers — Ajomale
The Lagos State chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Otunba Henry Ajomale has recommended the arrest and the…
2 Women Nabbed For Abduction Of 14-Yr-Old Girl
Two women, Mrs. Biola Owolabi, 41, and Mrs. Idiyat Somade, 45, who lured a 14-year old SS1 student, names withheld…
Council Boss Charges Muslims
The chairman, Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Prince Bisi Yusuf has enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslims to maintain the spirit…
Church Donates To Widows
The primate and founder of INRI Evangelical Church, Oke Afa, Ejigba, Lagos State through his INRI Widows Foundation, has donated…
Why I’m Vying For House Of Reps
Chairman, Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Taofeek Abiodun Adaranijo, speaks with Jamiu Yisa, on why he wants to…
Council Workers Demoted, For Failing Promotion Test
Some local government officials in Oyo State were recently demoted following their dismal performance at an interview organised by the…
LASIEC Assures On Creation Of More Wards
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has assured Lagos residents on creation of additional wards and polling units to…
Pray For Nigeria, Bariga Council Chief Urges
Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria, Akeem Omoyele Sulaimon, has urged Nigerians not…
Lead By Example, Bamgbola, Itire-Ikate LCDA Boss Pleads
As this year’s Ramadan fasting ends, the Chairman, Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hakeem Adisa Bamgbola, has…
Obafemi Martins Is A Dangerous Player, Says Madagascar Keeper
Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins is becoming a nightmare to many goalkeepers, and the Most Valuable Player, MVP, in Sunday’s…
Erico Lauds Pepsi Int. Tourney
A special call has gone to football academies in the country to emulate the youth football development initiatives of Pepsi…
Lulu, Ogunjobi, Others May Remain In Jail
The former President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Sani Lulu, his deputy, Amanze Uchegbulam, board member, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi…