Year: 2012
Lagos Moves To Open Up Ode-Omi
Ode-Omi, a remote community at the border between Lagos and Ogun states is on the verge of being opened up…
Lagos Excises 300 Villages
The Lagos State Government says it has excised over 300 villages from its lands in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Commissioner for…
Nadal Overpowers Djokovic to win Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal won his sixth Rome Masters title in a rain-postponed final against Novak Djokovic in Rome on Monday, defeating…
Gov Chime Floors Opponent
Moves by forces within the Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to sack the state governor, Sullivan…
Salami: Jonathan sends wrong signals, says ACN
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) said President Goodluck Jonathan is sending out wrong signals on his administration’s commitment to…
Governor Chime Floors opponent
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Moves by forces within the Enugu state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to sack…
Mali Coup leader to have status of Ex-Head of state
The leader of putschists who ousted Mali’s president in March will retain the title of former head of state and…
Utaka’s Brace Earns Montpellier First French Ligue 1 Title
Super Eagles invitee, Nigerian John Utaka was the hero late Sunday night as he scored the two goals that led…
Nigeria: Boko Haram darkens Jonathan’s first anniversary
The retired general, a revered man in Maiduguri, north east Nigeria, reaches into his immaculate white robe after taking a…
China builds world’s third largest mosque for Algeria
Workers in Algiers started laying foundations Sunday for what should become the world’s third-largest mosque, a one-billion-euro project that will…
Napoli trounce Juventus for Italian Cup
Juventus’ record-breaking 43-match undefeated run came to an end on Sunday when Napoli won the Italian Cup 2-0. Serie A…
Sharapova wins Rome Masters
Russian Maria Sharapova has won the Rome International, defeating the French open champion, China’s Li Na, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5)…
FIFA Tribute: Chelsea rise like a phoenix from the ashes
The phrase ‘rise like a phoenix from the ashes’ is mythical in origin, and comes from the legend of a…
Eagles Flight to Peru Delayed after Drug Arrest
The Nigerian football team failed to depart for Peru for a friendly after a passenger on the Madrid-bound flight was…
Abramovitch £2 billion Chelsea yields dividend
Since Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovitch bought Chelsea from Ken Bates, nine years ago, he never hid his greatest ambition: he…
Night of misery for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream final turned into a nightmare on Saturday as Chelsea ruined their homecoming party to leave…
Drogba Makes amends for Moscow Misery
Chelsea’s Didier Drogba may be now out of contract, but he proved to be the match-winner yet again as the…
Bayern V Chelsea: Full Match Report
Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream here on Saturday with victory in a…
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Drogba Wins Champions trophy for Chelsea
Didier Drogba was the hero for Chelsea as the London Club edged out Bayern Munich for European football clubs’ most…
New Doctors Engaged To Fill Gaps Left By Those Who Abandoned Patients -LASG
The Lagos State Government at the weekend urged the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, to stop spreading falsehood, noting that sacking…
Nigeria: security forces stumble on bomb factory
Security forces found weapons and bomb-making stocks during a house raid Saturday in the violence-plagued central Nigerian city of Jos,…
Bayern 1, Chelsea I
At full time in Munich after 90 minutes and five minutes extra time, Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC are all…
Djokovic beats Federer for Nadal rematch
World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic swept past Roger Federer on Saturday to set up a Rome Masters…
Odunuga Carpets Home Eagles
Former Super Eagles physiotherapist, Dipo Odunuga, has faulted the idea of inviting home-based players to play alongside the foreign professionals…
Eagles’ List: Chukwu Defends Keshi
Former coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu has called for the understanding of Nigerians over the dropping of some…
International Friendly: Home Eagles Leave For Peru Today
Home-Based Super Eagles, coach Stephen Keshi and other members of the technical crew will today jet of the country to…
Escaping rape suspect shot in the leg
The police in Lagos on Saturday arrested one Asiribo Baba, 40, for allegedly shooting a bricklayer who attempted to rape…
Sore Back knocks Serena Williams out of Rome Masters
Serena Williams withdrew on Saturday prior to the Rome Masters semi-final with China’s Li Na, with the American admitting she…
Nigerian Truck Loaded With 65 Guns Intercepted At Aflao, Ghana
A Nigerian registered articulated truck, with 65 pieces of pump action guns has been intercepted by the Customs officials at…
Army Deny Beating Driver To Death…Coroner’s Report Confirms Story
Following the death of a commuter bus driver, Isaac Onaiwu after he was allegedly beaten by soldiers from the Army…