AS the Super Eagles step out on Monday for their first World Cup match against Iran, there are fears that the deficit in agreement for the appearance fee of the players may dash whatever hope Nigerians have for the national team to do well in Brazil 2014. The Super Eagles tabled their grievances to the Senate President, David Mark when ... Read More »
THE anxiety which enveloped Oyo State capital, Ibadan, on Wednesday and Thursday over the state of health of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, has been described as a rumour by the first son of the traditional ruler, Professor Femi Lana, saying, “Kabiyesi is hale and hearty.” By Wednesday evening, the rumour of the death of the ... Read More »
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday said it had put adequate security measures in place for football viewing centres during the World Cup which kicked off on Thursday. The Spokesperson for the command, DSP Ngozi Braide, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that there would be regular patrols in all areas during night matches. “We have tight security ... Read More »
BREAKING NEWS: NOW CONFIRMED: Dora Akunyili Is Dead Former Director General of the the NAFDAC and ex minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has died according to a family source. Dr. Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59. Read More »
The management of the University of Lagos has shut down the school following protest by students over tuition hike. The Students blocked entrances to the school this morning, preventing vehicular movements in or outside of the campus in protest against the hike. The students are protesting against the imposition of late course registration fee. The protesting students claimed the management ... Read More »
One of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers, Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of Kano has died. The Emir died early today in Kano according to family sources. Read More »
Just as Nigerians are coming to terms with the 23 players chosen by Stephen Okechukwu Keshi to do battle at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, South Africans were also celebrating that they would soon have one of the best African coaches to tinker their national team – Bafana Bafana, after the World Cup. The national executive committee (NEC) of ... Read More »
NIGERIA’S FINAL 23 FOR BRAZIL 2014 GOALKEEPERS: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim DEFENDERS: Joseph Yobo, Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose, Kunle Odunlami MIDFIELDERS: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel FORWARDS: Osaze Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor. What is your ... Read More »
Wife of the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Founder, LEAH Foundation, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed has been honoured with an humanitarian award for her philanthropic gestures. She was bestowed with the “Exceptional commitment to charity cause” award by UK-based HEN Foundation, a non-governmental charity organization on Saturday at the prestigious Hilton Hotel Paddington, London. HEN Foundation seeks to empower individuals ... Read More »
Some of the 219 schoolgirls still in the custody of Boko Haram insurgents have taken ill, according to a prominent Australian cleric, Dr. Stephen Davis. Davis, a hostage negotiator, said the online publication of a British newspaper, The Mail on Sunday, was hired by President Goodluck Jonathan to broker the release of the girls. According to the newspaper, the clergyman ... Read More »
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