Month: April 2015
Pacquiao anxious to throw blows at Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao pronounced himself ready to fight Floyd Mayweather, saying he’s willing to engage the unbeaten American in the middle…
Nigeria: $60m required for measles pre-elimination campaign
Over 60 million dollars would be required by Nigeria to prosecute the proposed first and second phases of the national…
Borno has suffered years of marginalisation – Ndume
Re-elected senator Mohammad Ndume, (APC-Borno South), has appealed to the All Progressives Congress to zone the Senate Presidency to Borno,…
Emir of Kano demands good governance from elected leaders
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II , on Wednesday called on elected leaders to have fear of God…
APC plans to destabilise us, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic (PDP), on Wednesday in Abuja alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was trying to destabilise it…
Porto poised for semis after stunning Bayern
Porto have one foot in the Champions League’s semi-finals after their shock 3-1 win at home over Bayern Munich in…
Suarez at the double as Barcelona blow PSG away
Luis Suarez hit a brilliant second-half double as Barcelona appeared to end Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League dream for another year…
S.Africa ruling party condemns xenophobic violence
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party on Wednesday condemned a wave of attacks against immigrant shopkeepers that has left…
Taraba Rerun: Atiku demands removal of implicated INEC, security officials
Former Vice President of Nigeria and APC Chieftain, Atiku Abubakar says INEC and security officials implicated in the conduct of…
I didn’t snub Custom, NSCDC boss – Buhari
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed as fictional and uncharitable report by an online medium that had…
Oyo royal fathers congratulate Ajimobi on re-election
Prominent traditional rulers from Oyo, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso and Oke Ogun areas of the state joined the list of visitors to…
Ajimobi vows to deal with Ladoja if he misbehaves
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has warned that his administration would not tolerate any form of violence…
Emulate Jonathan, congratulate Wike, PDP tells APC
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers on Wednesday urged All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to congratulate Chief…
Nigerians yet to understand a legislator’s job – Lawmaker
Eromosele Ebhomele A member of the Lagos State House of Assemblyn Olumuyiwa Jimoh, on Wednesday lamented that many Nigerians still…
Buhari will restore Nigeria’s lost glory – Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), a leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, said President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, would help to…
Nigerians are truly good people – Indonesian ambassador
The Indonesia ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Harry Purwanto said on Wednesday that Nigerians were among the best people in the…
Enugu Assembly orders arrest of accountant-general
The Enugu State House of Assembly has directed the Commissioner of Police in the state to arrest the Accountant-General, Mr…
May 29 Presidential handover will be smooth – Committee
The Presidential Transition Committee says it will ensure smooth transition of power between President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan…
Zamfara to spend N40m on mass wedding
The Zamfara Government has earmarked N40 million to facilitate a mass wedding, organised by the Association of Widows and Divorcees…
Sterling will stay at Liverpool – Ian Ayre
Liverpool expect forward Raheem Sterling to remain at the club for “a long time”, chief executive Ian Ayre said in…
Top five Jurgen Klopp quotes
Five quotes from Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp who announced Wednesday he was leaving the club at the end…
All Eyes On Messi As FC Barcelona Visit Paris
With Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, missing a couple of their key players in tonight’s Champions League quarter final tie, all eyes…
Siasia: My Job In U-23 Eagles Just Started
Dream Team VI Coach, Samson Siasia, has stated that his job with the U-23 Eagles is only just getting started,…
Awoniyi, Nigeria’s Future Star, Says Kanu
Retired Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu has predicted that Taiwo Awoniyi will become one of the stars of Nigerian football…
On The Suspended Victory Dance In Imo State
By Peter Claver Oparah Like in 2011, Imo, my dear state, is once again, thrown into a period of suspended…
Tribute To Special Apostle, Prophet Olubunmi Fakeye
By Prophet Oluseyi Coker God used Moses Orimolade to found the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The revelation of the church…
Chibok Girls: The Task Before Buhari
It’s over one year since the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, abducted 219 Chibok schoolgirls from a secondary school in the…
Kasunmu Dedicates Victory To Nigerian Youth
Funsho Arogundade Prince Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, the newly elected member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikeja Constituency…
Woman Dies In Hotel Room During Scuffle Over Sex
Cyriacus Izuekwe The police at State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, have arrested a 55-year old man following the…
Fire Gut Mortgage Bank Building In Lagos
Akin kuponiyi Mamman Kontagora House, a 22-storey building housing Federal Mortgage Bank along Marina Street, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, was…