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ASUU strike: Senator Bagudu condemns ultimatum to lecturers

JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin As the ultimatum given to university lecturers in the country by the federal government to resume work or…

Oshiomhole renames school in honour of Festus Iyayi

JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), civil society groups and sympathizers on Saturday attended the funeral…

South Africa planning a historic funeral for Mandela

A grieving South Africa started preparing Saturday for what has been dubbed ‘a historic, unprecedented’, funeral for Nelson Mandela. Presidents,…

Nigeria not ripe for state police, says Abubakar

Simon Ateba/Lagos Nigeria is not ripe for state police, the country’s top cop said on Saturday, adding that political interference…

Okupe’s comparison of Jonathan and Mandela ignites reactions

Seun Bisuga Nigerians have reacted to Dr. Doyin Okupe’s comparison of President Goodluck Jonathan to the late iconic South African…

How Nigeria’s nouveau riche live it big in London

UK magazine, TATLER in its December 2013 edition focusses on the lifestyle both in Nigeria and the UK of Nigeria’s…

Atiku in Ekiti, silent on membership of APC

Jamiu Yisa Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described the merger of the new Peoples Democratic Party and the…

Yinka Obaleye, abducted industrialist freed

Jamiu Yisa After about two weeks in the den of her abductors, an Ilesa-based frontline industrialist, Dr. (Mrs) Olayinka Obaleye…

World Cup: Nigeria grouped with Argentina in Group F

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have another date with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the FIFA World Cup taking place in Brazil next…

Mandela For Burial On Dec. 15

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa said the Late  anti-apartheid hero, Dr. Nelson Mandela, would be buried on Dec. 15…

Yemi Adeniyi Unveils New Album

Ibadan based female gospel musician, Evangelist Yemi Adeniyi otherwise called Ibi giga layemi will unveil her third album His Majesty…

Nigeria Declares 3 Days Of Mourning For Mandela

Nigeria’s President Goodluck  Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who…

“This is Madiba…”

A journalist reminisces on his memorable visit to South Africa in 1990, after Mandela’s release.  Bayo Onanuga I still remember…

Famous Quotes Of Mandela

Nelson Mandela during his long life inspired countless individuals across the world. Here is a collection of quotes that personify…

Mandela: The Last Moment

Several hours before President Jacob Zuma announced the death of Africa’s greatest son, Nelson Mandela, friends and relatives of the…

Mandela greatest inspiration for oppressed, says Jonathan

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. In a…

Mandela: We have lost a father, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma announced President Nelson Mandela’s death to the world on Thursday. “He is now resting … he is…

World Leaders pay tribute to Mandela

World leaders have been paying special tributes to former President Nelson Mandela who died today, aged 95. US President Barack…

African Icon, Nelson Mandela takes final bow

Africa’s most revered icon, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the first elected leader of a free South Africa and one of the…

Fuel tanker explosion rocks Nigerian capital

Ayorinde Oluokun/ Abuja An explosion which could be heard many kilometers away resulted in uncontrolled panic in Nigeria’s Federal Capital…

Kenya parliament presses ahead with media gag law

Kenyan lawmakers adopted amendments to a controversial media bill Thursday despite an opposition walk-out and international concern about press freedom.…

Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge: Judge asks Lagos AG for written response

A Nigerian Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the Lagos State Attorney General (AG) to address it on…

2014 FIFA World Cup Draw in Brazil

All is set for the draw at Costa do Sauipe, Bahia in Brazil for the much awaited draw for the…

Colour, Panache As Calabar Festival Flags Off

The annual Calabar Festival took off on Saturday 30 November with a colourful lighting of the Christmas tree, said to…

Fake Facebook account of NDLEA chief opened

Simon Ateba/Lagos Fraudsters have opened a fake Facebook account of Ahmadu Giade, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…

Doctor Killed By Kidnappers

A medical doctor, Dr. Sunday Ezuozegba, attached to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Esan Central Local Government Area of…

N200b: ASUU Yet To Get Payment Alert

Three days after the federal government announced that it had paid the N200billion university infrastructure renewal fund into an account…

2 Killed As Fuji Musician Sefiu Alao Clash With Thugs

Two persons so far  have died in the fracas at  Ifo, Ogun State, western Nigeria when policemen providing security for…

Doctor Arrested For Detaining Babies, Mothers

Jamiu Yisa A hospital where nursing mothers and their babies were illegally detained in dehumanising conditions for several months over…

Wike, education minister incompetent, says ASUU chief

Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, has accused Supervising Minister…