Month: August 2014
AD congratulates Aregbesola over reelection, says election free, fair
The National Secretary, Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr Rafiu Salau, has congratulated governor-elect Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, describing Saturday’s poll…
PDP hails Jonathan over peaceful Osun guber election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday described the Osun governorship election as “a clear testimony of President Goodluck Jonathan’s…
JTF reassures Nigerians of ending oil theft, other crimes
The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta (Operation Pulo shield) on Sunday reassured Nigerians of its total…
Sokoto Sultanate asks district heads to monitor newcomers
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has advised district heads to monitor newcomers into their communities in view of the prevailing…
Nasri confirms France retirement
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has confirmed his retirement from international football with France. The 27-year old dropped a strong…
US action hero Steven Seagal plays gig in Crimea
Hollywood tough guy and musician Steven Seagal played a weekend concert in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, appearing on…
Affelay joins Olympiakos on loan from Barca
Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Afellay has joined Olympiakos from Barcelona on a season-long loan, the Greek champions announced Sunday. Afellay, 28,…
Amosun congratulates Aregbesola, APC
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, southwest, Nigeria has joined others to congratulate the governor of Osun, Ogbeni…
My victory is democracy over tyranny – Aregbesola
Reelected governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, has described his victory as “Democracy Victory Over The Tyranny Of Power”. Aregbesola…
In Pictures: Aregbesola’s Victory Parade in Osogbo
Photos By Idowu Ogunleye and Emmanuel Osodi/ Osogbo Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the All Progressives Party, his deputy Titilayo Laoye-Tomori,…
Iran airliner crashes, at least 38 dead
An Iranian passenger plane crashed Sunday moments after takeoff from Tehran, killing at least 38 on board and narrowly avoiding…
Why I did not endorse Osun election result – PDP Secretary
Mr Bola Ajao, the Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, said he did not endorse the result of the…
Spanish priest to be treated with experimental Ebola drug
A Spanish priest infected with Ebola will be treated with an experimental drug that has been used on two Americans…
Osun Election: Fani-Kayode, Okupe congratulate Aregbesola
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has congratulated Governor Rauf Aregbesola on his reelection. Fani-Kayode, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain,…
44 police injured in French football clashes
Forty-four French riot and para-military police officers were injured when clashes broke out after a football match between Marseille and…