Year: 2011
Kerosene Scarcity: Demand For Charcoal Rises
The instability in the price and supply of kerosene in Cross River State has increased the demand for charcoal as…
Gunmen Kill Nigerian Cop In Yobe State
Gunmen have shot dead a Nigerian policeman at his home in Damaturu, Yobe state, the AFP has reported. It was…
‘Female President Will Solve Nigeria’s Problems’
Chairman of the South West zone of Organisation of African Instituted Churches, OAIC, Archbishop Magnus Adeyemi Atilade at his induction…
Jonathan Urged Not To Heat Up Polity
Politician and Elder statesman, Senator Anthony Adefuye, has warned the President Jonathan administration against heating up the polity by curbing…
Lagos Council Polls: CODER Commends LASIEC
The Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) has commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission over its successful handling…
Planned Subsidy Removal: Ex-Governorship Aspirant Chides Govt
Former governor aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Babajide Ayoade, has said the removal of petroleum…
Fake Soldier Arraigned
A suspected fake soldier has been arraigned in the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on a one-count charge of impersonating the Nigerian…
Arowolo To Appear In Court Tomorrow
A murder suspect, Akolade Arowolo, will appear on 26 October, 2011 before a Yaba chief magistrate’s Court on a holden…
Governor’s Cup 2nd Leg: Wildcard Mbanu Beats Russian Star
Nigerian boy, Onyeka Mbanu surprised critics yesterday when he battled his way through to the second round of the second…
Cricket: NCF Declares CCC New Season Open Saturday
The Nigeria Cricket Federation will on Saturday, 29 October officially declare the 2011/2012 Cricket Season open. A commemorative 40 Over…
Olympic Qualifier: Falcons’ Loss, A Disgrace —Disu
Former coach of the Flying Eagles, Tunde Disu, has described the failure of Nigeria’s Super Falcons to secure the ticket…
FG To Concession Abuja, Lagos Stadia
Sports Minister Suleiman Yusuf, says the Federal Government plans to concession the two National stadiums in Lagos and Abuja under…
Cricket: ‘More Clubs For CCC 2011/12 League’
Tournament Director of Club Cricket Committee, CCC, League, Mr. Barnaby Ephraim, has said that more clubs will take part in…
Rowing: Federation Plans 5 More Dev Centres
The Secretary of the Nigeria Rowing, Sailing and Canoe Federation (NRSCF), Victor Anusa, says the federation plans to open five…
‘It Is Difficult To Be A Dad And Coach’
 Tunde Ogungbesan, is the father and coach of England-born Nigerian player, Lolade Ogungbesan. He told OLUSEGUN ABIDOYE the challenges he…