Year: 2013
Jonathan highlights achievements in major New Year Message
President Jonathan will in his second and major New Year message to Nigerians roll out a list of his “achievements”…
In Video: Dubai dazzles with fireworks to herald New Year
Dubai attempted to smash the fireworks world record as it ushered in 2014 with a bang, as a wave of…
Diya and Orelope -Adefulire at a pre-Christmas event in lagos
Former Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya (rtd) in a tête-à-tête with the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs Adejoke…
Saraki now APC senator, blasts PDP
.The ex-governor of the central state of Kwara Says PDP Retrogressive, Repressive Jamiu Yisa After months of identifying with the…
Zuma urges South Africans to build on Mandela’s legacy
South Africans must build on Nelson Mandela’s legacy of racial unity and reconciliation in memory of the anti-apartheid hero, President…
IGP Orders Tight Security at Places of Worship
Ayorinde Oluokun/ Abuja As churches and other religious groups are getting ready for special programmes to usher in the new…
New Year Glitch: Russia’s Putin delivers two speeches
Russians on Tuesday heard two different versions of President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s address after a “technical glitch” meant some…
Australia, Japan, Hongkong mark 2014 with dazzling fireworks
(AFP) – Sydney kicked off New Year celebrations with a dazzling fireworks display, the first in a wave of pyrotechnics…
CAR refugees block runway
(Reuters) – Thousands of people caught up in fighting in Central African Republic blocked the runway of its international airport…
Rusty Serena wins tough opener in Brisbane
Women’s tennis world number one Serena Williams looked rusty as she beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4 6-4 at the Brisbane International…
Cocaine: Togo arrests Angolan
An Angolan citizen who ingested 58 capsules containing 700 grammes of cocaine was arrested in Lome on Tuesday, according to…
Ajimobi sacks boards, pledges interest free loan in New Year
.Traders to get free credit in New Year Deal GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the western Nigerian state of…
Plateau approves N2bn makeover for Wildlife Park
The Plateau Government has approved N2 billion for the rehabilitation and expansion of Jos Wildlife Park in 2014, an official…
Aregbesola presents N216bn Budget For 2014
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Tuesday in Osogbo presented a budget of N216 billion for the 2014 fiscal year…
Jonathan welcomes Nigerians to new century of amalgamation
Text of a NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN Dear Compatriots, I greet and felicitate…