Year: 2012
Gov Suswam faces political foe in novelty match
Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Nigeria’s central state of Benue is expected to face Professor Steve Ugbah, his main challenger in…
Nigerian surgeon shot dead by gunmen on auto bike
Nigerian professor of urology, Hyacinth Nong Mbibu has been shot dead by gunmen on motor-cycle, in Zaria, Kaduna state. Mbibu,…
Facilities dysfunctional at Nigeria’s Airport after makeover
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent Two months after it was commissioned by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, the Murtala Muhammed…
US abandons embattled CAR leader Bozize
The United States evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic on Thursday and temporarily halted its operations, amid security…
9 persons killed in road crash
No fewer than nine persons died while 11 others were injured on Thursday in a motor accident on the Gbongan-Ile…
Nigerian troops kill 5 Boko Haram suspects
The Nigerian Army said it had killed five suspected Boko Haram members and destroyed a bomb making factory in Rigasa…
CPC pledges support for Governor Yero
Nigeria’s opposition Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in Kaduna State, has pledged to support Governor Mukhtar Yero in the restoration…
12 killed in Nigeria’s most dangerous state
Twelve persons were killed by gunmen across the Nigerian north east state of Borno—all in a day, further cementing its…
Edo state slams US travel advisory
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Nigeria’s Edo state government has condemned the recent travel advisory issued by the United States, urging its citizens…
Questions over jobs at Nigeria’s rights agency
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Questions are now being raised over a secret recruitment of workers by Nigeria’s National Human Rights…
Obasanjo’s mansion gutted by fire
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta A section of the multi-million naira mansion of the former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo was up in…
Lagos lawmakers disown revenue report
EROMOSELE EBHOMELE There was drama at the floor of the Lagos State House of Assembly Thursday evening when members of…
Thousands rally for embattled CAR leader
Central African Republic’s embattled President Francois Bozize appealed Thursday for French and US help to halt a rebel advance as…
Hollande dismisses Ansaru, others as not ‘credible’
President Francois Hollande said Thursday Islamist groups holding French hostages in Africa were not trustworthy and should not be taken…
Nigeria arrests Colombian drug chemist
Simon Ateba/Lagos Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has arrested a Columbian drug kingpin and uncovered three production factories for a prohibited drug…
New Gold, Dangote Cement gain, market cap rises
Market capitalization on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) appreciated the first day of trading after the holidays, as some blue…
Senator Pwajok appeals election nullification
Nigeria’s Senator Gyang Pwajok (PDP- Plateau North), has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, against the 20…
Nigerian Police Goes After Importers, Sellers Of Bangers
The Nigerian police in Lagos State have vowed to clampdown on sellers and users of fireworks across the state following…
Lagos demolishes burnt houses
Following the fire incident caused by fireworks in Jankara area of Lagos Island yesterday, Nigeria’s Lagos State Emergency Management Agency,…
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims On Shopping Spree In Israel
Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Israel have gone on a shopping spree at the Jaffa Market in Tel Aviv. The…
Traffic Picks Up At Lagos Airport
Traffic is picking up again at the Lagos airport after the Christmas holidays. At the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1,…
JTF Destroys Illegal Products, Arrest Police ASP
Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Pulo Shield, Sector 3 of the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Wednesday destroyed 10,000 drums…
Osaze Odemwingie Blows Hot Again
West Bromwich Albon striker, Osaze Odemwingie is not done with his outburst against top Nigeran footballers. The player, who reacted…
Nations Cup: Eagles Depart For Portugal Camp
Players and officials of Nigeria’s Super Eagles will on Thursday jet out to Faro, Portugal camp to begin the final…
Injured Rooney Out Till New Year
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be out of action till the New Year due to a knee injury he…
Fijabi Wins Governor’s Boxing Belt
Eko 2012 Gold medallist, Olaide Fijabi yesterday added another feather to his cap, as he emerged the best boxer at…
Memo To Doyin Okupe: What Is President Jonathan Hiding (2)
After the first part of this piece appeared last week, I received a couple of emails accusing me of several…
Realities Of Nigeria’s Civil Service
If there is any unproductive attitude that has literally shot its root deep down into the soil of the civil…
Lagos Generates 10,000 Tonnes Of Wastes Daily
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) evacuates 10,000 tonnes of refuse daily, the Managing Director, said on Wednesday. The…
LASG Opposes Discrimination Against Disabled
As the world marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Lagos State Government has vowed to champion moves…