Month: January 2012
Lagos Junior League: Itire Ikate Humble Eti Osa East
Eti Osa East have themselves to blame as they let slip a golden opportunity to go top of League 1…
General Ibrahim Babangida And The ‘’Doctrine of Settled Issues’’ —Femi Fani-Kayode
“I can go back to fight a war to keep this country together even at 71…..some people are saying that…
Lagos Environment Ministry: Setting The Pace For Others
Mr. Amofokhai Audu had been visiting the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja in Lagos, South West Nigeria for over…
Awareness On Alternative Medicine Commendable
High Chief Oladosu Ekunrin is the Chairman/CEO of Healtwaiz Herbal Products Nigeria Limited (formerly Dosu Ekunrin Traditional Healing Centre). He…
Agenda For The New IGP —Tayo Ogunbiyi
Eventually, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Hafiz Ringim, lost out in the battle to keep his job. Throughout…
Now That Abubakar Is In Charge
The appointment of Mohammed Abubakar as the Acting Inspector-General of Police came at a time Nigerians had lost faith in…
Who Is After Mr Ibu?
No doubt, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, is one of the best comic actors in Nigeria. Aside the…
SDAF Auditions New Students Soon
The Stella Damasus Arts Foundation (SDAF) is currently registering youths interested in its three months free training in acting, singing…
Titi Osinowo Throws Beach Birthday Bash
It was a star-studded affair as delectable Nollywood actress, Titilola Osinowo celebrated her birthday amid pomp and ceremony at the…
Why I Want To Be AGN Secretary —Abubakar
As the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) elections hot up, versatile actor, Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, has said he is contesting…
Wanted Suspect A Key Member, Boko Haram Confirms
Oluokun Ayorinde/ Abuja Boko Haram, the militant Islamic sect has confirmed as its key member, Kabiru Umar a.k.a (Kabiru Sokoto),…
Kogi Acting Governor sacks political appointees
Acting governor of Kogi state, Abdullahi Bello has debunked news reports that he has relinquished the position for the governor-elect,…
Boko Haram hits Kano again at dawn
Gunmen, believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect have opened fire on the Mandawari police station in the…
Boko Haram keeps Xtian Worshippers at Home
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/ Kano Churches in Kano , northwest Nigeria today witnessed a very low turn out of worshippers, as many…
INEC: Oyo Rep Poll Inconclusive
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the rerun election held yesterday in Oyo State for the Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo…
Jonathan Hails Nigerian Scientist
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, recipient of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for…
Arsenal Gun Down Villa, Win FA Cup 4th Round Tie 3-2
Robin van Persie netted twice from the penalty spot as Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa…
Gunmen Attack Police Station In Kano
Gunmen attacked a police station on Sunday in Nigeria’s flashpoint city of Kano sparking a shootout with police, witnesses told…
Confusion Over Gov In Kogi: Group Faults Justice Minister
As a fallout of last Friday’s decision of the Supreme Court which ousted governors of Cross River, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Kogi…
Jonathan Congratulates Makinde, Winner Of AU Nkrumah Scientific Award
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, recipient of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for…
Boko Haram: Christians Boycott Churches
Churches in Kano, Northwest Nigeria today witnessed a very low turn out of worshippers who, in apparent fear of possible…
Djokovic Wins Australian Open’s Men Title
Novak Djokovic’s extraordinary juggernaut rolls on after the Serb on Sunday claimed the longest Grand Slam final in history. Condemning…
U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Abeokuta To Host Nigeria, Kenya Tie
Nigeria’s Flamingoes will host their Kenyan counterparts for the second leg of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at…
Ayeni Laments State Of Amateur Boxing In Nigeria
Former President of Nigeria Boxing Federation, NBF, Brigadier General Ola Ayeni (retd.), has decried the state of amateur boxing in…
Nations Cup: Don’t disband Senegal’s Terenga Lions-Players
Senegal should not rush into dismantling their soccer team, despite the disappointing first-round exit from the African Nations Cup, senior…
Azarenka Wins Australian Open’s Women Crown
Victoria Azarenka won her first Grand Slam title and became the new world number one when she thrashed a disappointing…
Fashola Unveils new school, health centre
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) briefly returned to the primary school on Friday, as he sat among the…
Fashola Aids Families of Ikeja Bomb Victims
Lagos State Government on Friday remembered the victims of the January 27, 2002 Ikeja Cantonment bomb blasts with the unveiling…
How South-Bound Luxury Buses Would Have Been Bombed
Following Thursday’s explosion at New Road Luxury Park, Sabon Gari, Kano, northwest Nigeria, management of the Luxury Terminal, this evening…
Governor Sylvia Should Be Arrested -Idumange
Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, southsouth Nigeria remained calm and quiet Friday after the Supreme Court sacked Chief Timipre Sylva,…