Year: 2011
Goodnight, Olubayo, Nigerians Bid Ex-Eagle Bye
Former Super of Nigeria defender, Adefemi Olubayo no doubt had a stint on earth but it was an eventful one,…
The Woman’s Private Part: Readers’ Comments, Questions
Dear Amara, I read your write up on 12 April and really need your help urgently. I have been itching…
U-23 Eagles Drub Liberia
Nigeria U-23 Eagles this evening walloped Liberia 6-1 to qualify for the next round of the All African Games qualifying…
NNPC: No plan to jack up petrol price
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC said there is no truth in the speculations that the Federal…
Osama Bin Laden Killed by American Forces
Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed Sunday in a firefight with U.S. forces in Pakistan and his body…
Three Nigerians Arrested In India for Lottery Fraud
Three Nigerians and an Indian national have been arrested on charges of running a fake lottery racket in India, the…
Pastor Akinade Is Dead
The founder of Lion of Judah Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor Elijah Akinade, is dead. It was gathered that he…
Kaduna Remains Peaceful
Amid fears that there will be another post-election violence after the announcement of governorship election result, Kaduna State has remained…
Elections 2011, Headlines, News, Politics
Jonathan Congratulates Newly Elected Governors, Legislators
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated all elected state governors, national and state legislators, adding that he hoped to work…
Colours, Glamour At Lagos Carnival
Creativity, glamour and panache took the centre stage on Saturday as the Lagos Carnival 2011 took place at the Tafawa…
Gov. Mimiko: I will pay minimum wage to workers
Olusegun Mimiko, governor of Ondo State, in Nigeria’s Southwest has restated, his government’s irrevocable commitment to the payment of new…
Football, Headlines, News, Sports, World News
Nigeria Break Cameroon Jinx, Lift AYC Trophy
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles finally broke the age long Cameroon jinx this evening, as they defeated the Junior Lions 3-2 in…
Arsenal Beat Man United, Open EPL Title Race
Arsenal blew the Premier League title race wide open as leaders Manchester United were deservedly beaten at the Emirates Stadium…
Ex-Nigerian governor loses senate seat
Former Kaduna state Governor and current People’s Democratic Party, PDP Senator representing Kaduna North senatorial constituency , Senator Ahmed Mohammed…
Action Congress set to begin legal challenge in Akwa Ibom
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has advised Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State not to roll out the…
Calm back in Nigeria’s Northern Riot cityuna
Against the much anticipated fears that enveloped the state over alleged possible outbreak of post election violence after the announcement…
Oshiomole, Eguavoen Applaud U-23 Eagles
Edo state governor Adams Oshiomole and Coach Austin Eguavoen yesterday applauded the performance of the U-23 Eagles, for their progress…
GLAMOUR, COLOUR ON PARADE AS CAPACITY CROWD WITNESSES LAGOS CARNIVAL 2011
Creativity, glamour and panache took the centre stage on Saturday as the Lagos Carnival 2011 took place at the Tafawa…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
Makarfi Loses Senatorial Election
Ex Kaduna Governor and current People’s Democratic Party, PDP Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District , Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi…
Hajiya Laila Dogonyaro was a trail blazer -Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that Hajiya Laila Dogonyaro’s contribution to activism, education and emancipation has earned her…
Human Heads Found In NURTW Secretary’s House
Policemen in Oyo State, South West Nigeria, have found arms and human skulls in the home of Azeez Ejeoto alias…
Elections 2011, Headlines, News, Politics
INEC Dodges Constitutional Traps To Resolve Imo Impasse
After meetings lasting many hours, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, finally found a way out of the constitutional challenge…
Football, Headlines, News, Sports
Nigeria’s Teen Soccer Star Killed In America
At 16, rising soccer star Kabiru Adewunmi had NCAA Division 1 recruiters after him. The talented yet humble teen was…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
Plateau Assembly Election: PDP Wins 19 Out Of 24 Seats
The ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has won 19 out the 24 Plateau House of Assembly seats contested for in…
Lagos FA Cup: Strikers, COD Qualify For Semi Final
Eleven Strikers and City of David, COD have qualified for the semi final of the Lagos FA Cup. Strikers…
Fashola Receives City People Awards
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday received the City People Magazine Awards of the Governor of the…
L.E.A.R.N Brings Job Ready Programme To Lagos
The Job Ready Programme, an award winning programme run by Futureversity UK, will be coming to Lagos next month. …
DSTV, Champions, Daily Independent, Complete Sports, P.M.NEWS Partner Kanu Cardiac Hospital Launch Project
Some media organisations have agreed to partner with the Kanu Heart Foundation in the area of creating awareness about the…
Elections 2011, Headlines, News, Politics
Atiku Congratulates Jonathan
The former Vice President also congratulated all elected state governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and members of…
Fashola Cancels Cleaning Exercise For Carnival
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has cancelled the monthly environmental sanitation exercise to allow for celebration of his victory…