Year: 2012
Bamanga Tukur Defeated In North East Zonal PDP Congress
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, President Goodluck Jonathan’s anointed and preferred candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship seat suffered a…
Murder In Sabon Gari Traced To Drugs
Fresh facts have emerged over the killing of a lady at 7, Middle Road, Sabon Gari, Kano, northwest Nigeria. Sources…
Nigeria Police Boss Arrests 4 NNPC Pipeline Vandals
Barely three days in office, the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Tamba Yabo Muhammed, has arrested four…
Ogbemudia Endorses Oshiomhole
Two-time Governor of defunct Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia has endorsed the candidacy of Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole…
Policemen Invade Publisher’s Family Home, Bundle Brother To Unknown Destination
Last weekend some policemen from the Delta State Police Command Headquarters, Asaba were said to have invaded the family house…
Terrorism Financing: Ndume Moves To Abort Trial
Embattled Senator Aliyu Ndume representing Bornu South Senatorial District at the National Assembly who is standing trial on an alleged…
How I Escaped From Ritualists, Victim Recounts Ordeal
This man, 42-yr old Liasu Sakiru, resides at Okuluku Quarters in Ado-Odo, Ogun State. He was kidnapped and was about…
1.5m Candidates To Write UTME Exam
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says 1,503,931 candidates will write this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on…
FCT Residents Hail Ban On Power Bikes, Car Racing
Residents of the FCT have described the recent banning of power bikes and motor racing in the FCT by the…
Restaurant Attendant Kills Customer Over N10 Change
A 21-year-old restaurant attendant, Bright Effiong, was on Tuesday charged before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly killing his…
Lassa Fever: Fumigators, Pest Control Hawkers Make Brisk Business
Hawkers of pest control substances and environment fumigators are making brisk business in Lagos as residents take precautionary measures against…
Prospective Tenants Decry High Rent In Lagos
Some prospective tenants in Lagos on Tuesday decried the increasing rents being charged by some landlords in Lagos, the News…
City, Chelsea In Tough Duel, As Everton Battle Arsenal
Manchester City go into tonight’s match at home to Roberto Di Matteo’s Chelsea knowing they face a significant test of…
Friends Mourn Otunba Ghaddafi
Yesterday’s passing away of Chief Ishola Durojaiye, better known as Otunba Ghaddafi, has continued to attract mournful comments and tributes.…
Terrorism: Nigerian Senator Moves To abort trial
Nnamdi Felix / abuja Senator Aliyu Ndume representing Bornu South senatorial District at the National Assembly who is standing trial…
Shooting At Tennis Hall Of Fame Kills Woman
A shooting at an antiques store in a building owned by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in…
Yakubu’s Goal Excites Blackburn Coach
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean was delighted with their win over Sunderland last night in the Premier League, especially the…
NPL: 3SC Face Pillars Test
Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC of Ibadan, Oyo State face a stern test as they confront Kano Pillars at the…
Lagosians Undergo Free Medical Screening
At least, 2,000 Lagosians have undergone free medical screening at Abule Egba area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria. The free…
Messi Sets Barca All-Time Record
Lionel Messi set a new all-time scoring record of 234 goals for Barcelona yesterday when he scored the second of…
Flo Rida Brings Anthem To Show Of Shows
WrestleMania XXVIII will feature a live musical performance by Flo Rida, the renowned rapper whose songs “Wild Ones,” will feature…
Swagger Meets Fans
Recently, former World champ Jack Swagger shook hands and chatted with fans at the Miami Kmart, in the Central Shopping…
Boko Haram Strikes Again In Kanu
Another attack by assailants suspected to be members of Boko Haram took place this morning at the Tudun Wada quarters…
Wrestlemania: Funk Jr. Teams Up With Brisco
WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. will team up with Wes Brisco for a BANG TV taping at the…
Jerico, Punk’s Feud Getting Personal
Personal demons have long been exploited for the sake of advancing a professional wrestling storyline. As a matter of fact,…
Super 4 Iris Smart Cricket League: BRF Battle Govt College In Final
The stage is now set for the final of the Super 4 Iris Smart Technology Club Cricket Committee League, which…
Motorsport: Iroro Eyes World Championships
Ovie Iroro, the youngest Nigerian on the Nigeria Racing Eagle team, has uncovered his 2012 plan to feature in motorsport…
Dolphins Coach Decries NPL Fixtures, Says It Wears Out Players
Head Coach of Dolphins Football Club of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma, has said that the current fixtures of the Nigeria…
Why We Play On Natural Grass —Iorfa
Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi, Dominic Iorfa, has shed more light on the reason the management of…
Heineken Boost LM Open
In its determination to consistently raise Nigeria profile in golf, Heineken has thrown its weight behind the 4th LM Open…