Year: 2012
Wanted Suspect A Key Member, Boko Haram Confirms
Oluokun Ayorinde/ Abuja Boko Haram, the militant Islamic sect has confirmed as its key member, Kabiru Umar a.k.a (Kabiru Sokoto),…
Kogi Acting Governor sacks political appointees
Acting governor of Kogi state, Abdullahi Bello has debunked news reports that he has relinquished the position for the governor-elect,…
Boko Haram hits Kano again at dawn
Gunmen, believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect have opened fire on the Mandawari police station in the…
Boko Haram keeps Xtian Worshippers at Home
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/ Kano Churches in Kano , northwest Nigeria today witnessed a very low turn out of worshippers, as many…
INEC: Oyo Rep Poll Inconclusive
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the rerun election held yesterday in Oyo State for the Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo…
Jonathan Hails Nigerian Scientist
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, recipient of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for…
Arsenal Gun Down Villa, Win FA Cup 4th Round Tie 3-2
Robin van Persie netted twice from the penalty spot as Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa…
Gunmen Attack Police Station In Kano
Gunmen attacked a police station on Sunday in Nigeria’s flashpoint city of Kano sparking a shootout with police, witnesses told…
Confusion Over Gov In Kogi: Group Faults Justice Minister
As a fallout of last Friday’s decision of the Supreme Court which ousted governors of Cross River, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Kogi…
Jonathan Congratulates Makinde, Winner Of AU Nkrumah Scientific Award
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, recipient of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for…
Boko Haram: Christians Boycott Churches
Churches in Kano, Northwest Nigeria today witnessed a very low turn out of worshippers who, in apparent fear of possible…
Djokovic Wins Australian Open’s Men Title
Novak Djokovic’s extraordinary juggernaut rolls on after the Serb on Sunday claimed the longest Grand Slam final in history. Condemning…
U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Abeokuta To Host Nigeria, Kenya Tie
Nigeria’s Flamingoes will host their Kenyan counterparts for the second leg of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at…
Ayeni Laments State Of Amateur Boxing In Nigeria
Former President of Nigeria Boxing Federation, NBF, Brigadier General Ola Ayeni (retd.), has decried the state of amateur boxing in…
Nations Cup: Don’t disband Senegal’s Terenga Lions-Players
Senegal should not rush into dismantling their soccer team, despite the disappointing first-round exit from the African Nations Cup, senior…