Kidnap: France deploys special forces, military aircraft for rescue
Following the abduction of seven French nationals at a border settlement between Nigeria and Northern Cameroun, France had deployed Special Forces and a military helicopter to track down the...
View ArticleMimiko, Ladoja, Obi may defect to PDP
Ladoja, Mimiko and ObiOndo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko; his Anambra counterpart, Mr. Peter Obi; and a former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Rashidti Ladoja, may soon defect to the ruling Peoples...
View ArticleCan APC stop Jonathan, PDP?
FOR the first time since the 1999 presidential elections, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP may be given a good fight at the polls if leaders of the All Progressive Congress, APC did their home...
View ArticleYou can’t keep a relationship without sex
Temitope Osoba isn’t just any rookie looking for the big score in Nollywood, she’s right in the middle of things and making things happen. Even though she would never agree she has arrived, she has...
View ArticleFG, UK block extremist groups’ funds
Boko HaramThe Federal Government and Britain have tightened their grip on funds flowing to the Boko Haram and its breakaway faction, Ansaru, in their determination to cripple the activities of the...
View ArticleFive killed, houses burnt as gunmen attack Plateau community
Five people were yesterday killed and several houses burnt at Kuka village in Shendam Local government Area of Plateau State when armed men attacked the village.The gunmen, said to have numbered over...
View ArticleMoyes rues set-piece struggles as Cardiff City draw Manchester United 2-2
Manchester United manager David Moyes bemoaned familiar failings after watching Cardiff City snatch a last-gasp 2-2 draw.The Premier League champions twice led in the Welsh capital through Wayne Rooney...
View ArticleMbeki’s damning verdict on Nigerians
Thabo Mbeki| credits: File copyFormer South African President, Thabo Mbeki’s contention that ordinary Nigerians deserve as much blame as the politicians for the leadership failure in the country...
View ArticleWenger backs Ozil ahead of Marseille clash, rules out return of Henry
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has backed record signing Mesut Ozil to rediscover his best form after some subdued performances in recent weeks.Also Arsenal manager has ruled out signing former Gunners...
View ArticleHow best to check belly bulge
This is a must read for men with protruding tummy. Researchers have established the fact that a man’s midriff has a role to play in his lifespan.This is not meant to be a piece of bad news for people...
View ArticleFan protest imprisons AC Milan players
A post-match protest has kept Milan's players and staff stuck in the San Siro for two hours after their 1-1 draw with Genoa on Saturday.Milan's ultras - their main supporter groups - blocked the exit...
View ArticleTerrorists plan to attack Plateau during Christmas - Governor Jang
Plateau State Governor, Mr. Jonah Jang, has raised the alarm over alleged plans by terrorists to attack some parts of the state during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.The governor, who spoke in...
View ArticlePresident Jonathan returns from London, thanks Nigerians
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, returned to the country and thanked Nigerians for the show of love extended to him while he was indisposed in London.He also confirmed that he will have a...
View Article2015 Presidential Election: Presidency, Governor Jang blast Niger Governor,...
Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum, NGSF, Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State came under fire, yesterday, over his allegation that the Presidency had bribed prominent northerners for...
View ArticleGovernor Obi doles out N200 million to Paul and Madonna universities
Two private universities in Anambra State, the Madonna University, Okija and Paul University, Awka weekend received N100 million each from Governor Peter Obi as part of the state government’s on-going...
View ArticlePro-Jonathan lawmakers move to dump constitution review for confab
The review of the 1999 Constitution by the House of Representatives might have been put on hold, following subtle moves by many members of the lower chambers of the National Assembly to stop further...
View ArticleBorno opens training programme for more Civilian JTF
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno weekend opened a training programme for the second batch of security operatives, called “Civilian JTF” at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Maiduguri.Shettima, represented...
View ArticleAPGA: Ekwunife sues Obiano over eligibility
Mr. Willie ObianoThe first runner-up in the Anambra governorship primaries of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, has gone to court to challenge the eligibility of the party’s...
View ArticleASUU gives FG conditions to suspend Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said it will not suspend its ongoing strike until the four months salaries owed its members are paid.The union also wants the immediate implementation of...
View Article2014 World Cup: No guarantee for Keshi yet – NFF
Coach Stephen KeshiThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says it has not taken a categorical stand on Stephen Keshi heading Nigeria’s coaching crew to the Brazil 2014 World Cup.Nigeria’s sports...
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