Nigeria moving towards true democracy – Atiku
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the nation is gradually moving towards true and stronger democracy. Abubakar made the statement in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital yesterday during a...
View ArticlePHCN official dies on pole
An official of defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, identified as Femi Adewunmi, yesterday died in Oke-Eletu, Ikorodu, Lagos while trying to fix a problem on a pole. A member of the...
View ArticleLar’s remains arrive Abuja
The body of late pioneer National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Solomon Daushep Lar yesterday arrived Abuja for final interment in his home town, Langtang in Plateau state....
View ArticleAnother look at governance in Bayelsa
It is a rare thing in Nigerian politics to find leaders (especially public office holders) genuinely concerned about the welfare of the people and the value of the legacies they leave behind. To many...
View ArticleTribute to Suswam at 49
As the Governor of Benue State, Hon. Gabriel Suswam, Ph.D, CON, turns forty nine, a unique opportunity presents itself for me to take stock of the sojourn of this gentleman who has impacted lives on...
View Article2013 National Youth Games: Athletes arrive Abuja as games begin Sunday
T he opening ceremony of the 2013 National Youth Games has been fixed for Sunday, December 8 as athletes from the 36 participating states and the Federal Capital Territory started arriving Abuja...
View ArticleEnyeama extends Lille contract
Nigeria’s in-form number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has signed a new contract with his French first division side, Lille. According to a report on the club’s official website, the new deal would...
View ArticleMandela: A passionate sports icon
I n a sweaty township gym where Nelson Mandela once trained as a young boxer, athletes are still pumping iron today, inspired by the peace icon’s example as he fights for his life in hospital. Things...
View ArticleMandela’s exit: Sports stars swamp Twitter with tribute
Such sad news but what a great man and huge inspiration. RIP Nelson Mandela — Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) ………………………………………….. R.I.P Nelson Mandela, such an inspiration for the humanity. Will be always...
View ArticleMandela: Mohammed Ali, Pele, Woods pay tribute
S ports’ greatest icons have paid their own tributes to South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95. Muhammad Ali said: “His was a life filled with purpose and hope – hope...
View Article447 out of 593 referees pass 2013 fitness test
The referees’ unit of the Nigeria Football Association on Thursday said 447 out of 593 referees passed the 2013 physical fitness test. The Head of the unit, Sunday Okayi, told the News Agency of...
View ArticleSuper Eagles to face Messi again
As 2014 World Cup draw pitches Nigeria with Argentina, Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina Ikpeba reacts: Nigeria won’t fail The Groups Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon Group B: Spain, Netherlands,...
View ArticleAmanda Bynes signs up for fashion college
Amanda Bynes will be taking two classes at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in order to pursue a career as a fashion designer. Amanda Bynes has enrolled at the Fashion Institute of...
View ArticleFashion designer calls for growth in industry
Nigerian fashion designer, Familusin Babajide has called on the federal government to take measures which would encourage the growth of a viable fashion industry in the country. Babajide told the News...
View ArticleSupermodel Naomi Campbell mourns Mandela
World supermodel, Naomi Campbell has joined the rest of the world in mourning the demise of Nelson Mandela. Naomi who posted a photograph of herself and the South African hero took to the social media...
View ArticleKingship tussle: Ellu community resolves dispute after 67 years
The 67 years of kingship tussle in Ellu community in the Isoko-North Local Government Area of Delta has finally been resolved. The resolution followed the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office...
View ArticleSuswam orders contractors to complete projects
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has ordered contractors handling several road construction projects covering parts of Zone C and B senatorial Districts of the state to redouble their efforts...
View ArticleI am satisfied with level of awareness on fiscal management, says FRC boss
Dr Aliyu Yelwa, the pioneer Chairman, Fiscal Responsibility Commission, FRC, yesterday, expressed satisfaction with the level of awareness created on fiscal management and record keeping in the...
View ArticleNasarawa community protests govt’s proposed site for park
People of Jenkwe development area of Obi local government council of Nasarawa state has kicked against the sitting of a new heavy-duty park in Duduguru community of the locality as proposed by the...
View ArticleHIV/AIDS cure suffer setback as sample patients relapse into virus
T he latest hopes of curing AIDS were dashed over the weekend when US researchers said HIV returned in two men who briefly eradicated the virus after bone marrow transplants for cancer. Experts...
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