Year: 2012
Gunmen Kidnap French National
A group of 30 gunmen, who stormed a residence in northern Nigeria where expatriate workers were staying, kidnapped a French…
Landlord Machetes Tenant
A landlord and another tenant have landed in trouble in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria after they used machetes to settle…
Distrust, Greed Bane Of Nation’s Leadership — Provost
The Provost of the FCT College of Education, Zuba, Prof. Ismai’l Tijani, on Wednesday identified lack of trust and dishonesty…
Fashola, Wife Fete Children At End Of Year Party
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) and his wife, Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola hosted children at the 2012 End…
Nigeria To Remain In International Timber Market
The Federal Government will fulfill all necessary protocols to ensure that Nigeria remain in the international timber market, a government…
9ice, Others For D’Arch Lounge Opening
Top stars including 9ice, Wizkid, Reminisce, TDust and DJ Prince would be performing live as D-Arch Lounge makes its grand…
Kaduna Assembly Want Yakowa Immortalised
Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday called for the immortalisation of late Governor Patrick Yakowa. The assembly, at a…
Terrorism: Panel Report Divides Senate
The Senate on Wednesday, suspended discussions of the Conference Committee Report on the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (Amendment) Bill, 2012.…
I Don’t Have AIDS, Says Ngozi Nwosu
Ailing star actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has described as evil the widespread speculations that she is suffering from the deadly Acquired…
NEMA Builds Bridge To Pipeline Fire Site
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has commenced building a foot bridge in order to have access to the site…
Tonto Dikeh Is Y! Magazine Cover Girl
Just in time for Christmas, the 10th issue of Y! Magazine is out, and this new edition is certainly a…
Xmas: Crime Rate Rises
As Christmas and New Year approach, crime rate appears to have increased. Most of the motorcyclists with the backing of…
Fashola Seeks Partnership On Quality Education
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has urged individuals, clubs and corporate bodies to partner with the government to provide facilities…
Subsidy Scam: Firm Boss Gets N85m Bail
A Lagos High Court on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N85 million to the Managing Director of Nadabo…
Nigerian Navy Set To Battle Oil Thieves
The Eastern Naval Command says it is ready to check and curb criminal activities in Nigeria’s Maritime Environment, particularly within…
Glo/CAF Award: Drogba Favoured To Win Crown
From all indications it appears Cote d’Ivoire and Shanghai Shenhua FC of China striker, Didier Drogba is favoured to win…
Time To Fix Nigeria’s East/West Road
Like the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in the Southwest Nigeria which connects Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the East/ West road…
More students pass WASCE in Nigeria’s capital
Students in the FCT in 2012 scored 38.39 per cent credit pass in five WASCE subjects, including English and Mathematics,…
Malaika Drops Special Day’s Video
Fuji Music star, Sulaimon Alao Malaika, will release his hit album, Special Day’ video on New Year’s Day. The video,…
The Engager Drops ‘Mommy’ Video
Fast rising singer, The Engager, has released the new video of his latest single, Mommy, a tribute to mothers all…
The Many Sins Of Jonathan
The year 2012 is virtually at its final lap and politicians are already counting “3 years to 2015”. Even though…
Audu, ex-Nigerian governor declared wanted
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has declared former governor of Kogi State , Abubakar Audu wanted for offences…
Crisis Over Babasola Rhodes Estate
Novojo Farms and Fisheries Company Limited, an estate left behind by the late Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Babasola Rhodes,…
Prof. Adesanya Denies Impersonation Allegation
A senior advocate of Nigeria, Professor Abiodun Adesanya, who was alleged to have been parading himself as a member of…
Bank Managers Face Criminal Trial
An Asaba high court in Delta State, southsouth Nigeria, has adjourned till next year for continuation, the trial of three…
Chelsea Boss Hails Moses, Others
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has hailed the character of Super Eagles attacker Victor Moses, and other teammates after they defeated…
Fergie: Messi Not Better Than Ronaldo
Alex Ferguson insists that Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as his arch-rival Lionel Messi. The Manchester United boss made his…
Oh My Mother! Today’s Success Has Wiped Away The Pains And Tears of Yesterday
Let me begin this tribute to a great mother, who came, saw and conquered by thanking God for her life.…
Countdown To 2013 Nations Cup: Don’t Put Pressure On Eagles —Minister
Nigeria’s sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi believes the Super Eagles could benefit from having no expectations on them heading into the…
Nigeria: Inconsolable wailing as Yakowa makes final exit
BY FEMI ADI/KADUNA Amina, wife of late Kaduna Governor, Ibrahim Patrick Yakowa told the weeping mammoth crowd of villagers ,…