Year: 2010
Doctorate Student Wins ICAN’S N500,000 Research Grant
A doctorate degree Accounting student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, Mrs Uche Onyekwelu has won N500,…
Most Nigerians Live In Slums —UN Reps
Between 30 and 70 per cent of urban dwellers in Nigeria live in unplanned or informal settlements also called slums,…
Northern Govs Dump Zoning
There are indications that most of the 19 Northern governors who are currently meeting in Kaduna, have dumped the controversial…
Redeemed Pastor Arrested Over N8m Fraud
A 40-year old pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Kunle Odeyemi David and his accomplice, Ganiyu Babatunde a.k.a.…
BOKO HARAM: Police On Red Alert
Police guarded the ruins of the Nigerian Taliban’s mosque on Monday, a year after it launched an uprising put down…
Murdered Nigerian Buried In The US
A young Nigerian murdered in the United States of America has been buried. Olawale Oladimeji Oladipo, who was killed two…
Death Penalty For Kidnappers
Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State said in Owerri on Monday that he would not hesitate in signing the death…
They Want To Kill Me, Ex-L.G Boss Writes Jonathan
The former chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Council, Ogun State, Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye has sent a petition to…
Lagerback Scared By NFF’s Crisis —Agent
Michael Short, agent of Super Eagles’ foreign manager, Lars Lagerback says the ongoing restructuring in the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,…
A Golden Nugget Buried Abroad
Two years ago I left the shores of Nigeria after completing my policy training at the Nigerian Institute of Policy…
Africa U-19 Cricket Tourney: Nigeria Battle Rwanda Today
Nigeria’s U-19 team will today battle Rwanda in their second game of the Cricket World Cup qualifier Africa’s Division 2.…
INEC Has No Excuse Not To Succeed
Now that the Presidency has ordered the Federal Ministry of Finance to release N72 billion to the Independent National Electoral…
‘Minority Has No Say In Election Time Table’
The Senate decision to change the election timetable for 2011 elections in Nigeri has been declared as a popular decision…
Drama As Lawyer, Attorney General Contest Appearance For Speaker
A mild drama took place at an Umuahia High Court on Monday when a private legal practitioner, Chidozie Ogunji, contested…
Aregbesola, Fayemi, Sosan Honour Odunmbaku’s Wife
Wife of Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, the vice chairman of Action Congress, Lagos West, Nigeria, Rachael Olukunbi, has been described…
2 Fake NYSC Members Docked
Two fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were arrested at Asaya Orientation Camp in Kogi on Monday appeared…
Falconets Want To Make Names
After Falconets of Nigeria defeated USA in the quarter final of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women World Cup in Germany…
Siasia, Eguavoen Sure Of Flying Eagles
Former Nigeria internationals, Samson Siasia and Austin Eguavoen, believe that the Flying Eagles have what it takes to defend the…
Falconet’s Victory Shocked Wilson Oruma
Former Super Eagles player, Wilson Oruma was surprised when the Falconets of Nigeria defeated defending champions, USA, in the quarter…
AYC 2011 Qualifier Between Nigeria & Guinea: Match Played In Empty Stadium
The African Youth Championship, AYC qualifier between Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and the Junior Syli Nationale of Guinea recorded a low…
Funds Threaten Ogbe Hard Court Open
There are strong indications that the Ogbe Hard Court International Tennis Championship may not hold as earlier planned. Tennis Special…
NAFDAC Shuts ‘Pure Water’ Factory
In a move to improve on previous efforts aimed at ensuring proper hygiene in the production of packaged drinking water…
Consumers Decry Inadequate Information On Sim Card Registration
Consumers have decried the inadequate information on the ongoing Sim card registration across the country. Some consumers who spoke with…
Raising Children The Healthy Way
Children, how they add so much joy and flavour to our relationships! Most times married couples are not happy until…
El-Rufai Challenges His Trial
The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, this morning mounted an extensive legal battle to quash…
N4b Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Lagos Seaport
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 460.4 kilogrammes of cocaine at Tincan Seaport in Lagos,…
50 Injured As Party Supporters Clash
At least fifty persons were injured when supporters loyal to Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State clashed with loyalists of…
Jonathan Urged To Call Feuding Ex-Govs, Predecessors To Order
President Goodluck Jonathan has been called upon to wade into the persistent faceoff between former governors and their successors in…
Fire Disrupts NBA Delegates’ Conference
There was a mild drama today at Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyagangu, Ibadan, Oyo State, following an electric spark during…