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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…

Crashed Saudi Cargo plane shuts Nigerian airport

Simon Ateba Flights have been suspended at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, the Ministry of Aviation…

In Video: Amazing rescue of a Nigerian sailor thought lost at sea

Watch on YouTube Remarkable video footage has emerged of a 29-year-old Nigerian sailor who was rescued after spending nearly three…

Edo widow snubs PDP offer, gets employment letter

Mrs Joy Ifijeh, the Nigerian widow who was rebuked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole for blocking the road with her goods,…

Man, 28, jailed for stealing 7 pairs of shoes from mosque

A lower court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has sentenced a 28 year old man to four months in…

Nigerian police busts another baby factory

Nigerian police said on Wednesday that they raided a home, in the south eastern Nigerian city of Owerri and freed…

Accident Claims Five Lives

Commercial activities were paralysed at Elekoyangan and Anfeyin, two communities located along the old Jebba road in Ilorin East Local…

I Worked At A Bar —Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the spiritual head of the Catholic Church Worldwide used to guard the gate of a bar in Argentina.…

No Salary For Stubborn Lecturers —FG Insists

The Federal Government has threatened not to pay any lecturer who failed to resume for lectures on Monday, 9 December,…

Boko Haram: Nigerian Military recommends 500 suspects for trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Two days after Boko Haram militants launched one of their most daring attacks yet on an Airforce base…