Nations Cup 2013: Nigeria coach accepts Shittu request
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has accepted a request from Millwall's Danny Shittu not to be considered for the Africa Cup of Nations. The defender wants to concentrate on his club's...
The Bright And Dark Faces Of Fireworks
Last Tuesday there was a blast in Lagos from a warehouse stocked full of with fire crackers also known as bangers. The incident left one person dead and several injured....
Nigeria: Pomp, glamour as Calabar carnival peaks
THE Calabar Festival climaxed Thursday with the Cross River State capital, otherwise known as the Canaan City, bursting in a frenzy of celebrations. As early as dawn Thursday, the city...
Nigeria: Jonathan orders tight security at nation’s airports
As FAAN allays fear of insecurity at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport President Goodluck Jonathan has directed tight security measures in and around all Airports in the country in order to forestall...
Nigeria: Twitter war – Yobo hits back at Odemwingie
LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country does not have a team...
Indian gang-rape victim dies
SINGAPORE (AFP) – Indian gang-rape victim has died Saturday in Singapore after suffering severe organ failure, the hospital treating her said, in a case that sparked widespread street protests over...
Tonto Dikeh: Nollywood controversial Actress of the Year
Whether you believe it or not, Tonto Dikeh is the most controversial actress who rocked Nollywood in the outgoing year. A product of Next Movie Star, Tonto Dikeh since she...
Nigeria: Police arrest con-man pastor
The police in Lagos State said they have arrested a pastor and a travel agency operator, who allegedly, specializes in defrauding intending pilgrims of using the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission....
Covenant University expels 200 students for not attending Church service
*Students beg, Parents react…* School declines comment *I’m not aware — Prof Okojie, NUC boss About 200 students may have been expelled by the authorities of Covenant University, Cannanland, Ota,...
African stars who will miss 2013 Nations Cup
West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie is not the only star that will be missing when the 2013 Africa Nations Cup begins in South Africa, writes OLUFEMI ATOYEBI Super Eagles coach...