Month: April 2015
Turkey blocks Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
Turkey on Monday blocked access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube over the publication of images of a Turkish prosecutor killed…
CAF: Humiliation for Nigerian, South African clubs
A disastrous weekend for Nigerian and South African clubs in the CAF Champions League ended with all four representatives eliminated…
Aisha Buhari promises women a better life
Nigeria’s incoming First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, said women would enjoy a better deal under the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,…
Prince Ali vows end to Blatter’s FIFA fiefdom
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein accused Sepp Blatter of turning the presidency into a personal fiefdom as…
Boko Haram ‘open fire on dozens’ in Borno raid
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on villagers and torched a number of buildings in a new attack in northeast…
Head of Turkish grid operator resigns after massive power cut
The head of Turkey’s national grid operator has resigned after a crippling nationwide power cut, Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said…
Seven killed in Boko Haram attack in Chad
Seven civilians were killed in an attack in Chad blamed on Nigerian Boko Haram rebels, officials said Monday. The Islamist…
Saudi beheads citizens for drug trafficking
Saudi Arabia beheaded a citizen for drug trafficking on Monday raising to 57 the number of executions it has carried…
Four Marseille fans in custody after Ligue 1 clashes
Four Marseille supporters have been taken into police custody after violent clashes between fans and police forces in the lead-up…
No Plan to Merge with Any Party – Ogun SDP
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ogun state today declared that it is set for the Saturday governorship…
Lagos FA Cup Finals Hold Monday At Agege Stadium
Cup competition across the world has always been full of surprises, name it from Nigeria’s Challenge Cup, now Federation Cup…
Kwankwaso lauds Jonathan for accepting defeat
Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano, has applauded President Goodluck Jonathan for his magnanimity by conceding defeat to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari…
Buhari lauds Emir of Borgu’s forgiving spirit
The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday commended the forgiving spirit of the Emir of Borgu in Borno, Dr Halliru…
My Commissioners have not defected, says Mimiko
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Ondo State Governor, has debunked speculations that some of the commissioners in his cabinet will soon…
Boko Haram: Chad, Niger hope for fresh start with Buhari
Surveying the charred ruins of the northern Nigerian town of Malam Fatori, which Chadian troops and his own soldiers from…
Buhari condoles with Kenya over killings at Garissa Varsity
Nigeria President elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has said the world must unite to confront those who take innocent…
I told Jonathan his regime had come to an end – TB Joshua
By Simon Ateba/Lagos Nigeria’s controversial preacher and healer, Prophet T.B. Joshua, said on Sunday that he told President Goodluck Jonathan…
I’m the luckiest Nigerian, says Jonathan
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan reflected on his political journey on Sunday and declared himself the luckiest Nigerian.…
Ignore PDP Lies – Ogun govt. tells residents
Residents of Ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria have been called upon to ignore the lies the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is…
Tennis: Team Nigeria Win ITF/CAT U-16 Tourney
Team Nigeria once again proved their superiority in West and Central African tennis by winning seven gold and one bronze…
Obasanjo to Nigerians: Repeat March 28 on April 11
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to repeat last Saturday’s feat at the…
In Easter message, Pope prays for Chibok Girls
Pope Francis appealed Sunday for an end to “absurd violence” in hotspots around the world and said the international community…
Airhiavbere, 3000 others dump PDP for APC in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s gubernatorial candidate in 2012 governorship election in Edo state, Major-General Charles Airhiavbere, has…
Ronaldo scores for fun as Real demolish Granada
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first ever five goal haul in the one match saw Real Madrid move to within a point of…
Morocco can play 2017 Cup of Nations – CAF
Confederation of African Football (CAF) executives agreed Sunday to allow Morocco to compete in the 2017 Cup of Nations qualifying…
African leaders to hold Boko Haram summit April 8
Leaders of central and west African states will hold a summit next week to try to draw up a joint…
Taunts that didn’t hit
He ranted. He puffed. He huffed. Against one man: General Muhammadu Buhari. In the end, Femi Aribisala, a syndicated columnist,…
Wenger plays down Arsenal’s title chances, focuses on FA Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the Premier League title is still beyond his players despite their emergence as the…
Pellegrini demands fading City finish on a high
Manuel Pellegrini has challenged Manchester City to end the season with eight successive victories as the champions look to revive…
PDP responsible for killing of Rivers monarch, 9 others – APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the killing, on Friday in the Obrikom…