Year: 2013
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There is no denying the fact that there is hardly any pastime that exists today that has not got its…
Mr. President, Enough Of Promises
Every year, Nigerians celebrate the arrival of a new year with so much pomp. After the celebrations, it is, for…
CAR rebels warned to steer clear of Damara
The head of the central African force FOMAC on Wednesday warned rebels in the Central African Republic against any attempt…
Cross River dep-gov inspires Nigerians
The Acting Governor of Nigeria’s eastern state of Cross River, Mr Efiok Cobham , has urged the people to see…
14 killed as Nigerian soldiers battle militants
Nigerian troops clashed with militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram in the northeastern city of Maiduguri Tuesday, in an…
View from abroad: Nigeria where every problem too hard to fix
By Gwynne Dyer It is not known if the word “dysfunctional” was invented specifically to describe the Nigerian state –…
Bisi Komolafe, Nollywood actress dies
Bayo Adetu Popular Yoruba movie actress and producer, Bisi Komolafe is dead. She died early this morning after about three…
Governors’ Forum tool of oppression, says Senator Aminu
Senator Jubril Aminu, on Tuesday described the Nigerian Governors’ Forum as strange and an instrument of oppressing the Federal Government…
Fire ravages market in Rivers
Fire on New Year’s day destroyed five houses near the Ikoku spare parts market in Port Harcourt, capital of Nigeria’s…
Jonathan: Nigeria winning terror war with prayers
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday declared that his government was winning the war against terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery and other…
Lamido budgets N115b for 2013
Governor Sule Lamido of Nigeria’s Jigawa state has presented N115 billion Appropriation Bill for 2013 to the House of Assembly.…
Nigeria promises 7,000mw in 2013
Nigeria’s Federal Government has promised to add this year an additional 2,500mw in power generation to the record 4,502 megawatts…
Pope, Nigerian cleric pray for gift of peace in 2013
Pope Benedict XVI, continuing his Christmas message theme, during which he appealed for the end of violence in Nigeria and…
Serena crushes opponent in Brisbane
Serena Williams stamped her authority on the Brisbane International on Tuesday when she crushed Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2. On…
60 die in Ivory Coast’s New Year tragedy
At least 60 people died and at least dozens were injured in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s commercial capital, as crowds stampeded…
Fake doctor arrested for defrauding Facebook friend
The Nigerian Police in Lagos has arrested a fake medical doctor, who lied to an acquaintance he met on the…
Go on Nigerian Ladies…high heels good for you
A new research supports the wearing of high heels by women, according to a report by The Independent of the…
Baribote declares interim NPL board illegal
The former Chairman of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Rumson Baribote, has described the inauguration of the interim board of…
Obama, Republicans reach deal on fiscal cliff
The White House and top Republicans struck a deal late Monday to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending…
UN names Jose Ramos-Horta envoy to G.Bissau
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has tapped Jose Ramos-Horta, a former East Timor president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as his…
Venezuelans pray for cancer-stricken Chavez
Backers of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez prayed and called off New Year’s Eve festivities Monday as the cancer-stricken leftist leader…