Year: 2013
Alvaro Morata: The Madrid striker wanted by Wenger
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is the man most likely to join Arsenal in the January transfer window to help…
Aero Contractors plane loses pressure mid-air, lands safely
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent An Aero Contractors plane, whose tyre lost pressure mid-air, landed safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
Anambra Election: PDP In a U-Turn, Backs Nwoye’s Suit
Ayo Oluokun/Abuja The National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday said it is in support of the…
200 Sokoto students on scholarship to Cyprus, Pakistan
The Sokoto Government on Sunday announced plans to sponsor 200 students to pursue various degree programmes in Cyprus and Pakistan.…
Bakare Blasts Jonathan Presidency Over Cow Gift
David Odey The presiding overseer of the Latter Rain Church and the convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare…
‘I’m not anti-Semite,’ French footballer Anelka insists
French footballer Nicolas Anelka on Sunday strongly defended a controversial gesture he made during a weekend match, saying “I am…
Firefighters stumble on indoor marijuana farm
Belgian police on Sunday seized more than 1,000 marijuana plants discovered by firefighters during an overnight blaze, but failed to…
Chelsea edge Liverpool to stay in contention
Chelsea demonstrated their Premier League championship credentials by coming from behind to beat title rivals Liverpool 2-1 in an engaging…
APC sweeps council polls in Yobe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 17 chairmanship seats in the Yobe local government elections. Announcing the results…
PDP facing challenges, says Gov. Shema
Governor Ibrahim Shema of the northern Nigerian state of Katsina on Sunday admitted that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party is…
Malawi’s First Couple worship in TB Joshua’s Synagogue
.As South Sudan President sends delegation to pray for peace Simon Ateba/Lagos Like a carnival, with thousands of people singing…
Sokoto budgets N7.6b for water schemes
The Sokoto State Government has earmarked more than N 7.6 billion for the expansion and rehabilitation of some water schemes…
Murder suspect arrested after drinking victim’s blood
French police on Sunday arrested a 22-year-old who said he killed a homeless man in a northwestern Paris suburb and…
Ahmed a worthy successor, says Bukola Saraki
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has described the current governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed as a worthy successor. Saraki, Ahmed’s…
Ngige wants Anambra poll cancelled, sues INEC, Obiano
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 16 November Anambra State Governorship Election, Dr. Chris Ngige has sued the…