Year: 2012
Farouk Lawan: Group wants deputy speaker probed
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja An advocacy group, the Public Interest Lawyers League PILL, on Monday called for the investigation and…
Sudan adamant on fuel subsidy removal
There will be no turning back on Sudan’s policy of phasing out fuel subsidies, the finance minister said on Monday,…
Moody hits Spanish banks with credit downgrades
Moody’s hit 28 Spanish banks with new credit downgrades Monday, as Madrid formally requested a rescue loan of up to…
Jonathan vows to smash Boko Haram
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday vowed to “decisively deal” with members of Islamist sect Boko Haram which has pressed…
In Nigeria, One up for Freedom of Information
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja The recently passed Freedom of Information Act on monday received a boost as a Federal High…
Failed 2nd Marriage: Christians Blast Pastor Okotie
Following the crash of the glamorous marriage between Pastor Chris Okotie and his stunning wife, Stephanie, less than four years…
Vesnina Upsets Venus At Wimbledon Open
Five-time champion Venus Williams became the first high-profile casualty at Wimbledon Open with a straight-sets first-round defeat by Elena Vesnina…
Court Stops UNILAG Name Change
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today granted an interim order restraining the Federal Government from renaming the University…
Woman In Trouble Over Facebook Message
A 23-year old mother of one has been arrested by policemen from Ipaja Police Station, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, for…
PHCN Cable Electrocutes 6
The Apata area of Ibadan was today thrown into mourning as Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, electric cable which…
Welder Snatches N6m From Money Changers
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command led by Abba Kyari, a superintendent of police, has…
Boko Haram: Nigeria Needs Prayers —Kumuyi
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi says Nigeria will need prayers of intervention for…
New Criminal Law’ll Stem Crime Wave —Fashola’s Aide
The new Criminal Law of Lagos State will help to stem violent crime in the state, says Special Adviser to…
Constitution Review: More Local Governments, Not States —Fashola3
A one-day public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution puts Lagos at the forefront of calls for concentration…
Coping With The Rains
Tayo Ogunbiyi Now that the rains are here, it is important to put certain things into proper perspective to enhance…
Is It Over For Nigeria?
BY HENRY CHUKWUEMEKA ONYEMA On my way from the Igbo and predominantly Christian Eastern Nigeria to Lagos a couple of…
Who Cleanses Nigeria’s ‘House Of Dregs’?
By Gbenga Kayode Nigeria’s House of Representatives’ ‘Integrity Group’ anchorman fell flat on the proverbial banana peel, cautiously veiled with…
Shakeup Long Over-Due
The shakeup of the country’s security apparatus was long overdue even though it was not far-reaching, considering the spate of…
Set Your Imagination Loose!
In the last lesson, we learnt that our mind is the most important asset we have and we should constantly…
Heartbroken England Lament Loss To Italy
The English team, led by captain, Steven Gerrard, admitted it was tough to take after a “heartbreaking” exit from Euro…
Gatlin, Gay Secure Olympic Tickets
It was the second fastest time of the year after Usain Bolt’s 9:76 seconds and a personal best for the…
Wimbledon Open: Federer: I’m Ready To Go
Roger Federer insists he can still match Pete Sampras’s record of seven Wimbledon triumphs despite Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal…
Eagles To Play Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil
There will be a tough test for Nigeria’s Super Eagles when they play Cote d’Ivoire in an international friendly match…
Eaton Breaks Decathen World Record
Ashton Eaton set a new decathlon world record as he eased to victory at the United States Olympic trials. With…
‘I’m Not Philips’
Both of them, Nigeria’s Raphael Akpata and Nigerian born British athlete, Idowu Philips may share some similarities being long jumpers…
U.S. Seek 5th Gold
The U.S. women’s basketball team would be seeking their 5th consecutive gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics after they…
‘Moz’ll Shock The World’
When Mozambique take to the floor at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament which begins today in Turkey, playmaker Deolinda Ngulela will…
Why Union Bank Teams Dominate Lagos League —Coach
Chief Coach of Union Bank Table Tennis Club, Samson Ajayi, has revealed why their teams are dominating the ongoing Oba…
Bastian’s Injury Gives German Machine Headache
Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger has been troubled by an ankle problem. The nagging ankle problem for Bastian and the continuing issue…
‘Spain Won’t Focus On Ronaldo Only’
Spain’s players say that halting Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffice if they are to overcome Iberian rivals Portugal in Wednesday’s…