Month: June 2011
Why MKO Abiola Should Be Immortalised
It was exactly 18 years yesterday when the June 12, 1993 presidential election was held in Nigeria. Though Moshood Abiola,…
Eto’o: Why I Honoured Kanu
Inter Milan of Italy and Cameroon international, Samuel Eto’o Fils said he came to Nigeria to play in the testimonial…
Bonfrere Charges Siasia Over Eagles
Coach of Nigeria’s gold winning Dream Team at Atlanta ’96 Olympic Games, Johannes Bonfrere has charged coach of the Super…
Pinheiro Expects Tight Playoffs
Former Chairman of Lagos State Council and one time coach of the junior national team, popularly called the Junior Tigers,…
Woman Remanded Over Alleged Fraud
The police at Yaba Police Division, Adekunle, Yaba, Lagos State, southwest, Nigeria, have arraigned a 45-year-old woman before the Yaba…
Nigerian governors should not be judged alike, says Amaechi
The Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to exercise caution in comparing the performances and achievements of…
Graft: EFCC Arrests former Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s Parliament
Honourable Usman Bayero Nafada has been arrested. PM NEWS learnt from sources in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC that…
NNPC Revs Up Kerosene Distribution NationwideÂ
Ahead of the 10-day target set by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, for the elimination of the…
Lagos and Imo states seek collaboration
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Sunday played host to his Imo State counterpart, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, restating…
Lagos Alerts On E-Coli Epidemic Outbreak
Against the backdrop of reported cases of the E-Coli infections in parts of Europe, the Lagos State Government has called…
N90.7M VETERINARY COUNCIL SCAM: Whistle Blower Alleges Threat To Life
The ongoing trial of the Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Daniel Maddo, has assumed a different turn…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
No crisis in choosing minority leaders in the Senate, says ACN
 The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has denied published reports alleging a crisis in choosing minority leaders in the Senate,…
Ondo PDP Pioneer Chairman, Agagu`s Commissioner Lead Thousands To LPÂ
It was another major blow to the fast depleting rank and file of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo…
Imoke Bemoans Rampant Deforestation
If the spate of destruction of forests in Cross River State continues, the state will go without any natural habitat…
Fans Boo Yakubu At Kanu’s Testimonial
Thousands of fans raised their voices against Yakubu Aiyegbeni during the testimonial match in honour of Kanu Nwankwo on Saturday…
ACN Urges Governors To Pay Minimum
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Rivers State chapter has urged the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to reconsider its stance…
Nigeria’s Governor, Amaechi Turns Traffic Controller
Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi today, along with his aides, took over the control of heavy traffic at the…
Police Confirm Murder Of Ex-militant Leader, Driver In Nigeria’s Bayelsa
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a former militant leader and his driver on the outskirt of Yenagoa, capital of Nigeria’s…
Glo Launches 3G High Speed Internet Services in Enugu, Nsukka
Glo has launched its high quality prepaid 3G Plus High Speed Internet (HIS) services in Enugu. With the development,…
Fashola Receives Kano Gov, Says Such Partnerships Should Be Forged Across The 36 States
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday played host to his Kano State counterpart, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso…
Bankole To Spend Weekend In Custody
Embattled former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole has been returned to the custody of the Economic…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
ACN Blasts PDP Over Violence
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has alerted security agencies and all lovers of democracy to the use of violence…
We Remain Committed To Girl-Child Education –Adefulire
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Hon. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has reiterated the commitment of the state government to the education of…
Stop Sending Me Text Messages, Amaechi Tells Lobbylists
The Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has warned the first batch of six Commissioners sworn in today, in government…
Water Taps Run Dry At Lagos Airport, Tankers To The Rescue
Water taps have run dry at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, and tankers have been…
Oyo Assembly Elects First Woman Speaker
Monsurat Jumoke Sunmonu of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, from Oyo West/East State Constituency has been elected as the…
Senate Recess Delays Jonathan’s Cabinet
The naming of Nigeria’s new cabinet could take several more weeks because the Senate has gone on recess, undermining President…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
Kanu Retires To Charity Job, Testimonial Match Holds 4 p.m.‘Morrow
Nigerian football icon, Nwankwo Kanu, is set to bring his glittering 19-year career to an end by announcing his retirement.…
Slain Badagry DPO For Burial Tomorrow
The Chief Superintendent of Police and Divisional Police Officer attached to the Badagry Division, Salihu N. Samuel, who was murdered…