Year: 2013
Omotola Makes TV Debut In the US Today
NEHRU ODEH Nigeria’s screen goddess, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s appearance on the world’s movie circuit takes shape as she makes her…
Obama’s White House prays for Mandela
The White House said Sunday its thoughts and prayers were with Nelson Mandela after hearing he was in critical condition,…
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Spain send Nigeria home, book date with Italy
Spain set up a Confederations Cup semi-final reunion with Euro 2012 final victims Italy after beating a resilient Nigeria 3-0…
US desperate to arrest whistle-blower Snowden
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States revoked leaker Edward Snowden’s passport Sunday and said he should be barred from travel…
Breaking News : Mandela’s condition in a critical turn
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela who is receiving treatment for a recurrent lung infection is now in critical condition, South Africa’s…
Civil groups want Rivers police boss removed, demoted
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Nigeria’s Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NDCSC, has called for the removal of Mr Mbu Joseph Mbu,the…
Football: Guardiola begins a new era in Bayern
MUNICH (AFP) – Pep Guardiola will hold his first press conference on Monday as Bayern Munich head coach with club…
Empress Patience of Excesses
Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, is on the cover of Nigeria’s newsmagazine, TheNEWS this week. Though the…
Britain plans £3000 visa bonds for Nigerians, others
Britain is planning to force visitors from Nigeria, India, Pakistan, and other countries whose nationals are deemed to pose a…
Phone Espionage: China says US ‘biggest villain’
The United States is the world’s “biggest villain” for IT espionage, China’s official media said Sunday after new allegations of…
Report: British spies hack phones, internet with US
LONDON, June 22, 2013 (AFP) – Britain’s intelligence services are tapping cables that carry the world’s phone calls and Internet…
Brazil, Italy qualify for semi-finals
An inspired second-half showing from Brazil earned the Confederations Cup hosts a 4-2 win over Italy in Salvador on Saturday…
Enyeama: Nigeria not scared of Spain
FORTALEZA (AFP) – Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said on Saturday that his side will take to the field with no…
US hacks Chinese phones, says whistle-blower
The United States government is hacking Chinese mobile phone companies to gather data from millions of text messages, former intelligence…
Kaigama the new TUC president
With 356 votes, Mr Bobboi Kaigama has been elected as the new President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria…
Jonathan attends meeting on Gulf of Guinea piracy
Amidst reports by the International Maritime Bureau that the Gulf region of West Africa has displaced Somalia as the world’s…
Nigeria arrests illegal immigrants
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano No fewer than 400 illegal immigrants were discovered by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Command in Kano, northwest…
Boko Haram crisis: Nigerians seek refuge in Cameroon
The United Nations refugee agency has said that the ongoing crisis in north-eastern Nigeria is continuing to send people fleeing…
Bi-Courtney, FAAN Thugs Clash At Lagos Airport
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent Thugs and hoodlums hired by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, managers of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2…
Romario Slams Brazil Over Spending On World Cup
Former Brazil forward Romario has described FIFA as “the real president of Brazil” and said the money spent on stadiums…
Horror: Pakistan teen actress burnt with acid
A young actress suffered burn injuries in an acid attack in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, her relatives and police said.…
Confed Cup: Oduamadi’s injury blow to Nigeria
Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi’s plans for the final group game against Spain in the Confederations Cup in…
Football: NFF stand firm in bonus row with Eagles
The cash-strapped Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have insisted they will not back down in their decision to slash the win-bonus…
Shell mulls more asset sales in Nigeria
Oil giant Shell announced Friday it may sell more of its onshore oil blocks in Nigeria, where theft and sabotage…
Teachers suspend strike
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta. The strike action embarked upon by both the public primary and secondary school teachers in the western…
Police: How Facebook girl Cynthia was Killed
Henry Ojelu A Nigerian Police Investigative Officer attached to Area E command of Festac Town Police station,Mr. Joseph Edo today…
FAAN Takes Over Harry Akande’s Land
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has reclaimed a parcel of land at the Lagos airport which was concessioned…
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Confed Cup: FIFA Has Not Discussed Cancellation
FIFA has not discussed the possibility of cancelling the Confederations Cup, which has been overshadowed by protests sweeping Brazil, soccer’s…
My Pikin: Convicts Seek Bail Pending Appeal
Two managers of Barewa Pharmarceutical Company, Adeyemo Abiodun and Egbele Austine Eremosele, convicted for producing adulterated My Pikin teething mixture,…