Year: 2012
Newly sworn in council boss faces forgery charge
The newly-sworn in Soba Local Government Chairman, Kawu Yakassai, on Wednesday appeared before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, Daura Road,…
Gunmen raid female hostel of Nigerian varsity
Gunmen on Wednesday raided the female hostel of Paul University, Awka in Anambra state, eastern Nigeria and dispossessed the students…
Mr Andrew, Enebeli Elebuwa Dies
Veteran actor and ‘Mr. Andrew’ of the popular “I’m checking out” television commercial in the eighties, Enebeli Elebuwa, who has…
Nigeria Realises $46b From Deep Water Oil Operations
The Managing Director of Shell Nigeria, Mr Mutiu Sumonu, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government realised $46 billion from…
Halabja Chemical Weapons: A Chance To Find The Men Who Armed Saddam
By John Simpson Nearly 25 years ago, Iraqi forces killed thousands of their own civilians using chemical weapons on the…
Need To Revamp The Fire Service Sector
By Isaac Asabor If there is any sector in the economy that is unarguably neglected by the governments, both at…
Would Toll Gates Ensure Better Roads?
The decision of the Federal Government to re-introduce toll gates on federal highways is another policy somersault like the many…
Truth About Lifestyle Change
“At 25, I began a long and frustrating journey that would lead me down many difficult roads, most of them…
Multiple attacks on Nigerian City by Boko Haram
Two policemen were shot dead at a roundabout in the Nigerian City of Kano today. About the same time, a…
Kano Luxury Bus Bombing: Operators Seek Police Protection
Following Tuesday evening bomb threat on a luxury bus along Zaria Road, Kano, northwest Nigeria, the management of New Road…
Fashola Honours Galant Cop, 16 Bullets Removed From His Body
For Inspector Jamiu Adekoya, 44, attached to the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, RRS, he will ever be grateful to…
Sex Workers Lament Low Patronage
While many residents of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria have continued to lament the effects of the partial ban on the…
Jaiye On My Mind
I sat in my bedroom the whole of Sunday 2 December feeling very funny and low. After asking myself what…
Chelsea Face Decisive Match, Benitez Desperate To Win
Rafael Benitez is desperate for his first win with Chelsea as they seek Champions League qualification against FC Nordsjaelland. The…
Eagles To Play Angola In Friendly Tie
The Super Eagles of Nigeria would confront Angola and another yet to be disclosed African country in the last two…