Crowds pay tribute to Mandela in S. Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Not waiting for the formal services and ceremonies to begin, South Africans mourned Nelson Mandela's passing with tributes around the nation Saturday, including at the foot of his...
World Cup: Only proper preparation will make Eagles excel — Keshi
*Confesses ignorance of Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina Moments after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were Friday in Salvador, Brazil, drawn in Group F of the 2014 World Cup scheduled for Brazil next summer, Chief...
Madiba Magic: It’s heroic funeral for Mandela
As millions of people in South Africa and other parts of the world mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, 95, the South African President, Jacob Zuma, yesterday announced that a...
Hit show tells tough truths about Nigerian wealth -Blessing Effiom-Egbe
Lagos (AFP) - With its tales of infidelity, backstabbing and money-grabbing, "Lekki Wives" has become one of the most talked-about television programmes in Nigeria. But the edgy portrayal of life...
Nigerian Navy Imports Two War Ships from China
In order to meet operational needs and effectively police the waterways, the Nigerian Navy has placed order for two war ships from the Republic of China, Chief of Naval Staff,...
World Leaders Head to S’Africa for Mandela’s Burial Dec 15
A large number of world leaders, including President Goodluck Jonathan, President Barack Obama of the United States and British Prime Minister David Cameroon are scheduled to attend the burial of...
Airforce Base Attack: Military Probes Possible Moles’ Role
Military authorities are currently investigating the possibility of moles within its ranks who may have aided the recent deadly attack on the 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force...
France to Train 20,000 African Soldiers Annually, Says Hollande
French President, Francois Hollande has promised that his country would train over 20,000 African soldiers annually as their contribution to addressing security challenges in the continent. This is as...
Jang Renames State Varsity after Lar
Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang Friday, renamed the State University after the late Chief Solomon Lar, regarded as the founding father of the old Plateau state, who passed on recently...
Abuja Jubilation Bethel Estate Crisis Deepens
Estate developers cringe when consultants lay out bill of quantities for the construction of infrastructure in their estates. These are facilities developers put in place before prospective home owners take...