Year: 2013
Business, Headlines, Metro, News
Ex-banker jailed in UK over James Ibori loot
A Ghanaian and former Goldman Sachs banker Elias Preko was sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison by a London court…
Nominees for Lagos water board to wait for House nod
EROMOSELE EBHOMELE Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria on Monday suspended the confirmation of four nominees…
Jonathan, EFCC not fighting corruption, says Tambuwal
Aminu Tambuwal, the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, said President Goodluck Jonathan led executive branch of government…
World Cup Draw: Nigerians Happy With Eagles’ Group
A cross-section of sports enthusiasts across the country have described as pleasing Nigeria’s draw in Group F of the 2014…
We’ll Defend Our Dignity, Iran Skipper
Iran captain Javad Nekounam says his team is not afraid of facing Argentina and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2014…
Mandela, A Lesson For Nigerian Rulers
Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy should serve as lessons to Nigerian callous and corrupt rulers. Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid crusader,…
Catholics Do Not Worship Satan
By Fr. Akodu Peter Kehinde Let somebody call Pastor Christopher Okotie of the Household of God Church to order. If…
As Swindlers Port From Emails To Phone Calls
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Email was predominantly the avenue they use in getting at us. If yours isn’t set to shut…
Task Force Demolishes Shops In Abattoir
Tears flowed freely from traders this morning at the popular Abattoir Market in the Agege area of Lagos State, western…
‘I Come To Lagos To Buy Babies’
Detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, western Nigeria have intensified efforts to recover all the stolen…
FG Summons VCs, ASUU To Abuja
Following the refusal of university lecturers to resume classes at the expiration of the 9 December ultimatum, the Federal Government…
Limits Of Police Powers In Nigeria
By Femi Falana In recent time the Nigeria Police Force has engaged in the criminalisation of social protest and the…
Between Oduah And Bako
By Akin Obasa The Nigerian elite seem obsessed with cars. However exotic or expensive, within a week of its introduction…
Rewarding Africa’s Music Talents
Africa’s best music talents gather for honours at this year’s edition of Channel O Africa Music Video Awards On 30…
Honour For Iyayi
University lecturers, activists and students stage a solidarity march in honour of the late Professor Iyayi Death may be inevitable,…