Year: 2013
Delhi’s new chief minister shuns trappings of office
.Arvind Kejriwal is the new moral face of Indian politics Anti-corruption champion Arvind Kejriwal Saturday rode the subway to his…
Tennis: All eyes on Federer as new season begins
Six of the top 10 women’s players will compete in the Brisbane International beginning Sunday but arguably all eyes will…
Zimbabwe’s envoy to Australia seeks asylum
(Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Australia has asked for political asylum just days before her term ends saying she fears…
Governor Fashola Unveils Airtel’s 3.75G Internet Service
Airtel Nigeria has launched its latest offering, the 3.75G Internet data service. The high speed internet service was made available…
Robber sentenced to death opts for suicide
A Nigerian High Court sitting in Malumfashi, in the northern state of Katsina sentenced one Aminu Ibrahim of Rogo Local…
Odi people protest over unpaid N38b compensation
The people of Odi in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa, on Friday protested against the against non-payment of N37.6billion…
Nigerian army unveils new postings for senior officers
The Nigerian Army Headquarters has released its fourth quarter routine posting and appointment of senior officers. A statement issued in…
Malawi’s President heads to TB Joshua’s Synagogue
Malawi President Joyce Banda left her country today on a South Africa Airways flight to Lagos, to begin a three-day…
In video: Shekau boasts about his invincibility
The leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists, Abubakar Shekau, has claimed a daring December 20 raid on a military barracks…
Mayweather taunts Khan, Pacquiao with Christmas KOs
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – Floyd Mayweather still has not said who his next opponent will be, but the unbeaten US…
Adoption of Governor Orji for senate race condemned
Mr. Monday Ubani, a Lagos based lawyer, has faulted the adoption of Governor Theodore Orji of the eastern Nigerian state…
Man claiming to be bewitched rapes, impregnates daughter
The Nigerian Police in Lagos State said it has arrested a 36-year old man who allegedly raped and impregnated his…
Kidnapped Lebanese national dumped on the outskirts of Kano
A Lebanese national, Mr Hassan Zaid(initially spelled as Zein) who was kidnapped on Monday by unknown persons, has been released…
Olamide, Phyno, Win Big At The Headies 2013
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Fast rising rap star Olamide Adedeji emerged the biggest winner with three awards at Nigeria’s premium awards show,…
Chelsea Are Killing Me —Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is starting to feel drained at having to watch his Chelsea team hang on for scrambling victories despite…