Year: 2012
Reports: Nkiru, Nollywood star kidnapped
Nigerian Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, has been kidnapped. The fair-skinned actress, also working as Governor Rochas Okorocha’s special assistant was…
Obasanjo debunks death rumours, rift with Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend dispelled rumours about his death, saying, “am still alive anyway”. He made…
Dead Nigerian Governor Yakowa for burial Thursday
The newly sworn-in Governor of Nigeria’s northern state of Kaduna, Alhaji Mukhtar Yero on Sunday said the remains of late…
Sand Eagles Beat Portugal, Retain Copa Beach Cup
The Supersand Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday retained their Copa Lagos Beach Soccer trophy at the Eko Atlantic Beach Stadium…
Nigerian soldiers patrol bereaved Kaduna city
Nigerian troops were out on the streets of the volatile northern city of Kaduna on Sunday to prevent any outbreak…
Buhari cancels 70th Birthday for Yakowa, Azazi
.And Governor Fashola too Eromosele Ebhomele The National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and candidate of the…
Kaduna: The new man in charge
BY FEMI ADI/KADUNA Nigeria’s new governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero was sworn in today as the substantive governor of Kaduna…
Yakowa, Azazi: Nigeria thrown into mourning
The tragic death in a naval helicopter crash yesterday evening of Kaduna state governor, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa and former national…
Nigeria’s copter crash: Yakowa, Azazi’s bodies taken to morgue
The National Emergency Management Agency said they have recovered the bodies of the victims of Nigeria’s military helicopter crash in…
Hillary Clinton suffers concussion
Globe-trotting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hit her head and suffered a concussion while battling a nasty stomach bug,…
Nigeria’s Helicopter crash kills Kaduna governor
A Nigerian military helicopter carrying very important people in Nigeria has crashed in Bayelsa state. Reports said a former national…
Oyinlola tackles Governor Aregbesola over women’s centre
Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former governor of the state of Osun, and now national secretary of Nigeria’s ruling party, the…
US Muslims launch makeover campaign for ‘Jihad’
US Muslims launched an advertising and social media campaign Friday in the hopes of reclaiming the word jihad from extremists…
Africans face hell in Greece
ATHENS (AFP) – Stuck in a small Athens flat all day to avoid being caught by police, earning another stint…
In Pictures: President Jonathan kneels for blessings
Photo shots from the Holy Ghost Night at the Redeemed Church Camp, Kilometre 30, Lagos Ibadan Expressway. President Goodluck Jonathan…