Year: 2012
War Is Imminent In Nigeria But God Forbid (2)
Once again let me plead that I am writing this article as Joe Igbokwe, a native of Uruagu Nnewi in…
Travesty Of Democracy —Isaac Asabor
Like everyone else, I believe that the most popular definition of democracy is “government of the people, by the people…
The Politics Of Credit Ratings —Elizabeth Ohene
One of the best put-down lines I have heard in a long time came from a young man during a…
Institute Advises Early Tests For TB
People should go for early test as part of efforts to effectively control tuberculosis in Nigeria as well as to…
Lagos Speaker Counsels Muslims On Eid-el-Maulud
Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has congratulated Muslims for being alive to witness another celebration of the…
Maternal Mortality: Pregnant Women Get ‘Mama Kits’
In an effort to reduce maternal mortality in the country , the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has…
‘Expect HIV Vaccine In 5 Years’
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), says vaccine for treatment of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus that causes AIDS, may be…
CLO Urges FG To Wipe Out Boko Haram
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), on Sunday advised the Federal Government to seek ways of wiping out the Boko Haram…
Police Intercept Vehicle With Arms
The police in Jalingo have intercepted a vehicle allegedly conveying a consignment of arms and ammunition between Zakibiam in Benue…
Workers Threaten To Shut Down MTN
Some aggrieved workers of the MTN call centre in Jos, have threatened to shut down the facilities over alleged “exploitation”…
Eid-el-Maulud: Islamic Scholar Sues For Peace
Ustaz Musa Dau’d, National Coordinator, Islamic Family Foundation (IFF) has stressed the need for peace and unity amongst Nigerians, as…
10m To Die Of Cancer Annually From 2020
At least 10 million people worldwide are expected to die from the cancer annually by 2020, a senior Health official…
Youth Restiveness: Adefulire Seeks Collaboration With Religious Bodies
Lagos Deputy Governor, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has solicited the collaboration of religious bodies and well-meaning organisations in an effort to…
Lagos Pays N5.8b To Pensioners
The Lagos State Government has paid N5.8 billion into the account of 1,121 of its civil service retirees. This was…
Lagos Warns Residents Against Road Damage
The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state against road damage. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Kadri…
U-17 Women W/Cup Qualifier: Flamingoes Set For Zambia Match
After eliminating Kenya in the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup qualifier on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, coach of Nigeria’s…
Don’t Expect Much From Keshi —Owolabi
Former Green Eagles player, Felix Owolabi, says the country should not expect too much from coach of the Super Eagles,…
Ebinum Targets More Goals For Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes’ striker, Azuka Ebinum secured three points for his side against visitors, Wikki Tourists in Minna on Saturday. The…
Nigeria Premier League Update: Akwa Boss Praises Femi Thomas
Akwa United chairman, Isong Isang, has applauded the performance of the club’s goalkeeper, Femi Thomas, at the newly-promoted club. Thomas…
Nigeria Premier League Update: We Won’t Fail Our Fans —Sunshine Coach
Sunshine Stars’ head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has acknowledged that his team have kick-started their season on a slow note. The…
Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria’ll Shock The World- Bakare
Coach Ayodele Bakare of the Nigerian senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, believes the country’s chances of making it to the…
Judge Issues Bench Warrant For Suspect
A Lagos High Court judge has ordered that a bench warrant be issued for the immediate apprehension and arrest of…
FG, Safety Experts Decry Rate Of Road Accidents
The Federal Government and road safety experts have decried the increasing rate of road accident in the country and called…
Europe, China heading for Trade Showdown?
China said Monday it has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions…
Mitsubishi Motors to close plant in Europe
Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors said today it would stop manufacturing automobiles in Europe by the end of 2012, blaming a difficult…
Ghana to meet Zambia in the semi-final
Ghana picked the last semi-final ticket, at the expense of Tunisia, in the African Cup of Nations after a match…
Eagles Camp Bubbles For Liberia Clash
All the 30 players invited by Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, are expected in camp on Monday, despite it…
FIFA U-17 Women W/Cup Qualifier: Nigeria Face Zambia For Sole Ticket
Nigeria U-17 women team, the Flamingoes will confront their Zambian counterparts in the final round of the qualifiers for this…
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Mali Book S/final with Ivory Coast, Spoil Gabon’s Party
. Barcelona Star, Seidu Keita Mali’s q-final hero Mali beat Gabon 5-4 on penalties in Libreville, Gabon Sunday after a…
Nyako wins in Nigeria’s Adamawa state
Murtala Nyako, retired admiral, has been re-elected governor of Adamawa State, in the election held yesterday, amidst a possible legal…