Year: 2013
FG Declares Free Treatment For Dog Bite Victims
The Federal Government has declared free treatment in all tertiary hospitals in the country for dog bite victims, the Minister…
NSE Market Capitalisation Records N4b Growth
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rose by N4 billion or 0.04 per cent on Thursday, as…
8,000 Women Seek Husbands In Zamfara
Over 8,000 women on Thursday marched to the Zamfara Hisbah Commission seeking the state government’s assistance to enable them get…
Good News: NTF, LOC To Camp 10 Players For 2013 Governor’s Cup
In order to further boost the country’s chances of performing well at this year’s Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, Nigeria…
Wheelchair Tennis Players Can’t Wait For Action
Nigeria’s wheelchair tennis players are eager to participate in the maiden edition of the wheelchair tennis in this year’s Governor’s…
Divided Anambra: Gov Obi’s Legacy
By James Akudike Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State will leave office next March, by which time he will have…
Nigeria’s Wobbling Economy
At the Saint Regis Hotel in Washington, DC, United States, the lingering problems of Nigeria’s economy echoed when some of…
2 Buildings Collapse In Lagos
Two persons have died and 10 others injured as two buildings collapsed on Lagos Island, southwest Nigeria, on Wednesday night.…
How Ozekhome’s Kidnapper Was Arrested In P/H
Contrary to reports that kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oburuvbe who allegedly masterminded the abduction of human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome,…
Train Crushes Pedestrian
A middle aged man was this morning crushed to death by a moving train at Bolade, Oshodi, beside The Arena…
Baby Wasn’t Buried Alive —Christ Gospel Apostolic Church
The management of Christ Gospel Apostolic Church located at Egbeda where a 2-year old baby girl was allegedly buried alive…
Lagos Clamps Down On Hotels, Restaurants
The Lagos State Government has begun to clampdown on unregistered hotels, restaurants and tourism establishments in the state following their…
Suspected Receiver Of 30 Stolen Vehicles Charged
Police in Lagos State, southern Nigeria, have charged the suspected Lagos-based big time receiver of stolen vehicles from armed robbers,…
Teacher Sent To Prison For Fondling Pupil’s Breasts
A 30-year old teacher, Augustine Akpan, who allegedly fondled the breasts of his pupil, an 11-year old girl (names withheld),…
Imagination!
By dele jegede i. In the last ten hours or so, presentations have been made, discussions had, and views expressed…
Chinese firm to build 2000 houses in Ogun state
The Ogun State Government in western Nigeria and a Chinese Construction Company, the Citic Construction Ltd. have signed a memorandum…
Reps Committee queries Abuja Stadium N100m pitch
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction with the renovated Abuja stadium pitch. Rep. Godfrey Gaiya,…
Emerhor wins APC Senate nomination for Delta Central
Mr O’Tega Emerhor, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the forthcoming by-election into the Delta Central Senatorial…
League Cup: Arsenal edge West Brom to face Chelsea
Arsenal defeated West Brom in the third round of the English League Wednesday. The young Gunners held their nerves to…
Nigeria approves N29.7bn road, water projects
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved different projects valued at N29.7billion at a session presided over by Vice President…
Ozekhome’s kidnapper arrested in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Operatives of Nigeria’s Department of State Security Service, DSS, Edo state Command, Wednesday said they have arrested kidnap…
Boko Haram’s Shekau alive, taunts Nigeria’s military
Abubakar Shekau, leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram declared dead by the defunct military task force, is alive. News reports said…
Electricity restored at Lagos airport
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent Electricity has been restored at the Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos, western Nigeria, following a power…
Morocco names venues for 2015 African Cup of Nations
Moroccan cities Agadir, Marrakech, Rabat and Tangier will host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, the organisers confirmed Wednesday. Casablanca,…
Danjuma gives N500m to youth training centre
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Businessman and former defence minister for Nigeria, General T.Y. Danjuma, has announced a donation of N500m for…
Madagascar strongman opts out of polls
Madagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina said Wednesday he would not stand in a presidential election next month aimed at ending years…
Arrests made after fan rampage in Istanbul derby
Turkish police have made 20 arrests and are looking for another 20 people following the pitch invasion that caused the…
World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria gets dates for Ethiopia clashes
Ethiopia will face Nigeria on October 13 in Addis Ababa in the first leg of a 2014 World Cup play-off,…
Semenitari condemns police action, Old PDP applauds
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications,Mrs Ibim Semenitari,has said the dispersal of 13,000 teachers by policemen…
Court awards Gov. Oshiomhole N25m damage
JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin A Nigerian high Court in Benin-City, capital of the southern state of Edo, has awarded Governor Adams Oshiomhole…