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$500m NIRSAL scheme: Why banks are still reluctant to fund agriculture

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:01 +0000

The nation's hope of raising productivity of her agricultural sector through Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) may be facing severe challenges as some

$600bn Stolen by Nigerian Elite Since Independence

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

$600bn Stolen by Nigerian Elite Since Independence

$620,000 Bribe: Again, Lawan, Boniface Ask Court to Stop Trial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

$620,000 Bribe: Again, Lawan, Boniface Ask Court to Stop Trial

"There Is No Better Alternative To The PDP" - Olisa Metuh On SaharaTV

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared on SaharaTV and defended the PDP's reputation by describing the political party as "bigger

10 reasons to remember Airshows

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

To celebrate 50 Paris Airshows, CNN takes a look back at some of the most iconic moments and achievements over the course of Le Bourget's history.

2015: 200 S-West PDP chieftains storm Lagos today

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

TO reclaim the six states of the South-West geo-political zone in the 2015 general elections, 200 leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the zone will storm Lagos today to work out strategie

2015: Jonathan, the ultimate beneficiary of NGF crisis ' Princewill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

The forum of thirty ' six states governors in the country, the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has been embroiled in crisis, following the controversial election believed to have been won by

2015: PDPs failurell catapult APC to Aso Rock Yushau Ahmed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:01 +0000

Muhammadu Yushau Ahmed, the All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, governorship candidate in the 2012 election in Sokoto State in this interview speaks on burning issues ahead of the 2015 polls. Excerpts:

22 Killed in Renewed Boko Haram Attacks in Maiduguri

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

22 Killed in Renewed Boko Haram Attacks in Maiduguri

29 die in Pakistani funeral bombing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:07:02 +0000

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of hundreds of mourners attending a funeral in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 29 people. Among the dead was a newly elected lawmaker who may have

2AT partners Astro Soccer to fast-track grassroots development

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

FRANCHISE holders of Starting New At Golf (SNAG) in Nigeria, 2AT Nigeria Ltd, have taken a bold step in their bid to deepen the game of golf in the country with the signing of a partnership agreement

3 charged with enslaving disabled Ohio mom, child

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) ' A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" ' then went on to tell authoritie

3 Olympic finalists storm Calabar

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

As many as three finalists from last year's 30th Olympic Games in London will be on parade this week at the 67th Cross River State/All Nigeria Open Athletics Championships which holds tomorrow at

3 sales reps. arraigned for alleged joint act, theft

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The policeon Tuesdayarraigned three sales representatives in an Abuja Grade Two Area Court in Kado, FCT for alleged joint act and theft.read more

3,000 Ekiti residents get free meal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

About 3,000 residents in Ekiti State are receiving free meals from government as part of efforts to banish hunger from the state, Daily Trust gathered.Read More...

39,996 Indian tourists visited Nigeria last year -- NTDC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), saidon Tuesdaythat 39,996 Indian tourists visited the country in 2012.read more

5,000-acre Arizona fire 'human-caused

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

The Arizona fire that has engulfed more than 5,000 acres was human-caused, a Prescott National Forest spokesman said.

8 amazing infrastructure projects

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:45:01 +0000

With all the chatter of fiscal restraint these days, it would be easy to assume the world's money-men were tightening the purse strings and shelving ambitious transport plans for a time when econ

8 spectacular infrastructure projects

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

Austerity, spending cuts and deficit reduction.

9m for public health research

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Public health research in Northern Ireland is given funding of 9m.

A Gambit that Could Backfire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

A Gambit that Could Backfire

A Get-Well Card for Mandela

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:14:01 +0000

THE HORIZON BY KAYODE KOMOLAFE

A lift for youths, agric in Yobe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

As peace gradually returns to Yobe State, thanks to the emergency rule, the administration of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has taken far-reaching steps to help the state farmers produce enough food. The ad

A presidency steeped in self-denial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:59:01 +0000

Like godfather like godson; President Goodluck Jonathan, it seems, likes to live in political self-denial, just like his presently estranged godfather and erstwhile benefactor, former president, Gener

A presidency steeped in self-denial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:01:01 +0000

A school's giant strides

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

At 65, Anwar-Ul Islam College (formerly Alhmadiyya College) in Agege, a Lagos suburb, has come a long way. But the school has gone through a lot in recent times. To restore its glory, its old boys are

A visit to Jeje, 'the long one

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Jeje indigenes pride themselves for having been the product of a long line of ancestors spanning centuries.That is perhaps why they describe their heritage as the 'long one.'The village has

Abia govt seeks investors on e-waste management

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The Government of Abia State has called on local and foreign investors to invest in waste recycling plants in the state saying it would provide the needed support for their investment to thrive in the

Actor Gbenga Oyeyiga's marriage packs up after he batters his wife

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Nollywood actor and movie producer Gbenga Oyeyiga's marriage to his banker wife Loade has ended after he allegedly beat her so badly she ended up in hospital and stayed there for three weeks in J

AD, Belgore console Tinubu on mothers death

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

The Alliance for Democracy has condoled with the National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his mothers death. In a statement on Tuesday, the AD condoled with the famil

Adamawa condoles with Lagos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

The Adamawa State Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Lagos State on the death of Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji. She was the President-General of the Market Women and Men Asso

Admissions committee overrules minister, JAMB on cut-off marks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:43:01 +0000

Agrees 150 points for polytechnics, colleges of educationIN a move that could check the downward curve in yearly enrolments into polytechnics and colleges of education, participants at the 2013 combin

AFAC 2013: Stakeholders seek better deal for crafts makers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:26:01 +0000

THE 6th African Arts and Crafts Expo (AFAC 2013) has ended in Abuja with emphasis on marshaling way forward for the creative industry.At the opening ceremony, which held early last week, wife of Presi

AFAC 2013: Stakeholders seek better deal for crafts makers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:31:01 +0000

Afghans take control of security

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Afghan troops are now in charge of defending their own country, with U.S. troops as backup. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Afolabi: I will become world champion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

A highly determined Ola 'Kryptonite' Afolabi is back in the gym and looking for another opportunity to become world champion.Read More...

Africa in pictures: 7-13 June 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Early morning haircuts, sea diving and reading ancient Geez

African countries supply 12% world's oil ' PwC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:01 +0000

PrincewaterhouseCopper yesterday said Africa currently supplies about 12 per cent of the world's oil, boasting significant untapped reserves estimated at 8 per cent of the world's proven res

African Movie Stars Genevieve Nnaji & Jackie Appiah to Receive Merit Awards at Accra International Film Festival 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

This year, it seems that theAccra International Film Festival is going to be huge.According to Graphic Showbiz, one of Ghanas leading entertainment newspapers, the event will behonouring 15 actors and

African water ministers adopt policy on youth mainstreaming

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The African Minister Council on Water (AMCOW) has adopted a policy that seeks to mainstream youth in the water and sanitation sector into its core activities to ensure youth engagement for the sustain

Afro Pop Star Mo'Cheddah Starts New Tenure as Soulmate Hair Care Products Ambassador

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

When last did we hear from MoCheddah'Its been a while since the Franchise Celebrity has been the rave of the scene, at least not since she dropped her Dance Pop tune, Louder about this time last

Again, CBN extends KYC requirement compliance deadline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:01 +0000

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the compliance deadline for banks and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to update their account information with evidence of r

Again, CBN extends KYC requirement compliance deadline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

Again, CBN Sets Deadline for KYC Update by DNFBPs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Again, CBN Sets Deadline for KYC Update by DNFBPs

AGF, Others Tasked on Prompt Justice Delivery for Victims Domestic Violence

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

AGF, Others Tasked on Prompt Justice Delivery for Victims Domestic Violence

Agip Keeps Mum As Bayelsa Community Groans Over Effects Of Serious Gas Leak

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SaharaReporters, New York Some members of the Ogboibiri community in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa have criticized the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) for what one of them describ

Airtel Introduces Single Recharge Option for Data and Voice

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Leadingtelecommunications operator, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a dual-purposesingle recharge card for both voice and data services on the network that willallow customers to recharge for both serv

Airtel launches ARS-3 in Lagos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

The Season 3 of the Airtel Rising Stars national U-17 football tournament for boys and girls kicked off on Tuesday following its launch by telecommunications operator, Airtel Nigeria, in Lagos. The to

Alarm' over UK spying claims

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

South Africa and other countries call for investigations into claims that Britain spied on foreign governments at G20 meetings in London in 2009.

Alawode: Appraising Osuns new tablet of knowledge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

It is only when the minds of men have been properly and rigorously cultivated and garnished, that they can be safely entrusted with public affairs with a certainty and assuredness that they will make

Altidore winner keeps U.S. on course for Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Reuters) - The United States maintained their push for a 2014 World Cup berth with a third straight victory in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying after Jozy Altidore's late strike saw off a

Amaechi assures on completion of Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity road

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

GOVERNOR Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has again assured that his administration will soon complete the Ogoni Andoni-Opobo-Unity Road project.

AMAECHI VS OMEHIA: Waiting for the Supreme Court

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

AMAECHI VS OMEHIA: Waiting for the Supreme Court

Amaechi's NGF mandate sacrosanct, says Kwankwaso

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:01 +0000

KANO State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has risen in stout defense of his Rivers State counterpart over the Nigerian Governors Forum(NGF) leadership crisis, insisting that Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi will not

Amaechis NGF mandate sacrosanct, says Kwankwaso

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

Amnesty office denies withholding ex-militants stipends

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

THE Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Abuja, has denied the claim that its officials were colluding with some ex-militant leaders to dispossess ex-militants of their monthly stipends.

An artist's view of Argungu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

The 79-year-old Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival, a celebration of peace between the people of Sokoto and Argungu, has attracted new patrons. The landscape and activities of the famous festival a

Analysis - Optimism fading, Brazil protests put leaders on alert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - When more than 200,000 protesters took to the streets across Brazil on Monday night, they demanded a dizzying array of improvements - from halting the fast ri

Angelina Jolie double sues over hacking

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

A stunt double for Angelina Jolie is suing Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in the United States over possible phone hacking, her attorney Mark Lewis told CNN on Tuesday.

Animal Kingdom at Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom has become the first Kentucky Derby winner since 1936 to run at Royal Ascot.

Anti-Amaechi lawmakers seek to join in impeachment suit

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:01 +0000

FIVE members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have filed a motion at a Port Harcourt High Court seeking to be heard independently in a suit filed by Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, to re

Anti-Amaechi lawmakers seek to join in impeachment suit

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

Any merger with Buhari's party will fail 'Yabo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

From DESMOND MGBOH, Kano Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Yabo, was a former Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Tourism under Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa in Sokoto State. He wasto emerge as governorship candid

App for cats to take self portraits

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

An app that allows cats to take their own photos has been developed in Germany.

Applause is a 'social contagion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The quality of a performance does not drive the amount of applause an audience gives, a study suggests.

Are soap operas back

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

Jake Tapper goes inside the new online life of soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live."

Aregbesola fights poverty with O'Meal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

There were grim statistics for Nigeria from the recently released 'State of School Feeding Worldwide Report', compiled by the World Food Programme (WFP). The report, launched at the United N

Army leads north India flood rescue

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Military helicopters lead rescue operations in India's flood-hit northern states, where 130 people are now known to have died.

Arrest in US football dribbler death

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

An Oregon motorist suspected of fatally running down a US man on a quest to dribble a football from Seattle to Brazil for charity is arrested.

Arrows Eyeing Zambian Striker

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he is hoping to sign four new players, including a Zambian striker.read more

Artistes, others walk against child labour

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

This years World Day against Child Labour witnessed a marriage between the art and advocacy. Nigerian artistes joined their counterparts world wide in the global campaign against child abuse, EVELYN O

Association scores property industry low in first quarter

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Association of Building Artisans of Nigeria (ASBAN) has said the property industry in Nigeria did not record the anticipated improvement in the first quarter of the year.read more

Aston Villa sign giant Denmark striker Helenius

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Reuters) - Aston Villa have signed towering Denmark striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, agreed a three-ye

Aston Villa signs Nicklas Helenius on three-year deal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Denmark international has become Villa boss Paul Lambert's fourth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Aleksander Tonev, Leandro Bacuna and Jores Okore

Athletics-Campbell-Brown suspended by Jamaican federation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Adds manager quotes) By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON, June 18 (Reuters) - Jamaica's twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown was suspended by her national federation on Tuesday followi

Athletics-Jamaican sprinter Campbell-Brown suspended - JAAA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 18 (Reuters) - Jamaica's twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has been suspended from competition following a positive test for a banned diuretic at a

Attack follows news of Afghan talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Four US soldiers have been killed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban.

AUDIO: 'My dad's organs saved four lives

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Ten-year-old Caitlin Robertson urges the public to sign organ donation register, after her father's organs saved four lives

AUDIO: A life logged by apps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Masters Student Sarah Watson is using 12 phone apps to monitor her daily life

Auditors criticise EU aid for Egypt

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

European auditors say much of the 1bn euros of EU aid for Egypt in the past seven years has had little or no impact.

Australia, Iran & S Korea in World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Australia, South Korea and Iran qualify from the Asian Football Confederation for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Australia, Iran, S'Korea Qualify for World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Australia, Iran, S'Korea Qualify for World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Australia, Iran, S'Korea Qualify for World Cup

Australian jailed for Meagher murder

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Australian Adrian Bayley is jailed for the rape and murder of Irish woman Jill Meagher, with a minimum jail term of 35 years.

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) ' Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accide

Aww, it's love at first sight: 85-year-old bride walks the aisle with man she met at retirement house

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

A lovelorn pensioner has become a bride for the first time in her life at the age of 85. Phyllis Cook walked down the aisle in a smart skirt and blouse to tie the knot with groom John Plommer, 86. Ph

Banking Stocks Maintain Lead at Stock Market

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Banking Stocks Maintain Lead at Stock Market

Barca To Return Mid-July

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Barcelona have confirmed they will recall their players for preseason training on July 15.read more

Baroness Valerie Amos visits Kogi State

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

The United Nations UnderSecretary-General (USG) for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency ReliefCoordinator, Baroness Valerie Amos, who was the former British Leader of theHouse of Lords, visited Kogi St

Bartra looking to impress Barca

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Barcelona defender Marc Bartra says he is hoping to convince the club that he is ready to start regularly in central defence.read more

Baseball results

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) BOSTON 5 Tampa Bay 1 NY Mets 4 ATLANTA 3 CLEVELAND 4 Kansas City 3 Baltimore 5 DETROIT 2 PHILADELPHIA 4 Washingt

Battle for World Championship tickets begins in Calabar

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:19:01 +0000

AS the festival of Nigerian athletics, the All Nigerian Open Championship begins Wednesday afternoon in Calabar, one thing that is of common interest for the athletes is the ticket for the 14th IAAF W

Battle for World Championship tickets begins in Calabar

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

Bauchi lawmaker seeks enforcement of law on horse riding

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Bauchi A member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Ilyasu Zwall, has called for the enforcement of the law regulating the use of horses in major cities of the state, to end the harassment of resid

Bauchi produce sesame worth N4bn in 2012 --- Yuguda

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State has said that farmers in the state produced and sold sesame seed worth N4 billion in 2012.read more

Believe in each other's dreams

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

Primary and secondary school pupils got a chance to air their views about Nigeria at the junior theatre by the Thespian Family Theatre at the Terra Kulture, Lagos. The children competed in dance, dram

Bieber in accident involving pedestrian

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

It's that combination again: Justin Bieber, an automobile, and a mishap.

Birthday wishes for Charly Boy from his wife & parents as he turns 62

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy aka Areafada is 62 years today June 19th. Happy birthday to him. Below is a birthday message from his wife of over 30 years, Lady Diane Oputa...My dear Charles, you have b

Blake out of Jamaican champs, to run just 100 metres at worlds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic double sprint silver medallist Yohan Blake will only run in the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow after he withdrew from this weeke

Blake out of Jamaican champs, to run just 100m at worlds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic double sprint silver medalist Yohan Blake will only run in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow after he withdrew from this weeken

Blame NANS leaders' deaths on bad roads

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:07:01 +0000

Former National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday attributed the death of five student leaders on their way to Uyo to bad roads. Ememobong in a state

Blue Nile Conflict: Egypt opts for dialogue, meets Ethiopia in Addis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

Egypton Tuesdayin Addis Ababa reverted military threat against Ethiopia and opted for dialogue to resolve the ongoing conflict over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam Project.read more

BN Do It Yourself: 5 Amazing Nail Art Designs You Can Try Today!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

There is something about DIY videos that makes you just want to head to a home appliance store and go crazy. Theyre easy, can be done with basic home appliances and you can add your own twist to it. T

BN Download: L Marshall ' Kiss The Fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

DOWNLOADL Marshall releases his free, highly anticipated project 'Kiss The Fire'.L Marshallhas been teasing his project for a while now, releasing a video every two weeks as part of his 8 we

BN Exclusive: 'Koko Master' D'Banj Premieres New Single 'Finally' & Dance Competition at the Beat 99.9 FM Studio

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

In a bid to promote his new album, DKings Men and his forthcoming DKM Concert on 23rd June, 2013, DBanj and his DB Records crew have been on a massive media tour.While he dropped by theBeat 99.9 FM

BN Exclusive: First Photos from the Women Celebrating Women Conference in Lagos! Dionne Warwick, Tiwa Savage, Waje, Jay Jay Okocha & More

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

All about celebrating women. On Saturday 15th June 2013, the anticipated Women Celebrating Women Conference took place at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.The event was organised for

BN Exclusive: Who was the Best Dressed at Mai Atafo's 'Dream Wedding II' Event in Lagos' View Red Carpet Photos of Chris Attoh, Lynxxx, Joseph Benjamin, Toke Makinwa, OC Ukeje, Lami Phillips, Yemi Alade & More

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Gbenro Ajibade, Yvonne Nelson & Chris AttohOn Thursday 13th June 2013, Nigerian designer Ohimai Atafo unveiled his Grandeur Collection at his star studded Dream Wedding II event at the Landmark Vi

BN Exclusive: Zahra's Sibling is on the way! Ace Comedian Julius Agwu & Wife Ibiere Expecting their Second Child

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Two months ago, at Julius Agwus 40th birthday celebration, a lot of comments streamed in about his wife, Ibieres dress at the star-studded occasion. Now, we know why.BN got the exclusive scoop that th

BN Video Premiere: L Marshall ' Kiss The Fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

rep my city, Im from Las gidi, odi gan ganUK-based rapper/singer L Marshall just dropped a new project that he says is not an EP, a mixtape or an album titled Kiss The Fire {click here to download} an

Boeing launches new Dreamliner

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

In an interview with CNN's Richard Quest, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney says the company's newest jet will put it back on top.

Boeing's New Dreamliner Steps Up Big Jet Battle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Boeing's New Dreamliner Steps Up Big Jet Battle

Boko Haram Kill 9 Students, 13 Fishermen In Maiduguri - PREMIUM TIMES

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By Ola Audu Residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, said suspected members of Boko Haram on Monday killed 22 persons in separate attacks. They said the terrorists were on a revenge mission ag

Boko Haram kills 22 in Borno

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

The Boko Haram sect turned on the heat again yesterday. The sect members struck in Maiduguri, the epicentre of their operations after a lull, following military bombardments that accompanied the decla

Boko Haram: FG urged to compensate victims families

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

The Federal Government has been advised to compensate families of those murdered by the Boko Haram insurgents as part of measures to achieve enduring peace in the area.Read More...

Bonus 'war' not over ' Enyeama

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

Super Eagles appear to have adopted a maxim which says that a man who fights and runs away lives to fight again in their quest for higher match bonuses

Book review: Righteous man in power ' Hope for morally upright leadership

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

bySamuel O. Adeyemi Among the morally uprights and sincere men and women in our clime, Politics is a dreaded word. It is regarded as a game of the crooked and the morally bankrupt. Even books on power

Bournvita: Taking another Shot to Stand out

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Bournvita: Taking another Shot to Stand out

Brad Pitt: Angelina Jolie is 'sexy as ever

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

At the New York premiere of his new film, "World War Z," Brad Pitt says Angelina Jolie "has always been the brave, bold individual that I fell for -- and sexy as ever."

Brazil clashes after Rousseff praise

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Riot police and demonstrators clash in new protests in Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, after President Rousseff praises the protests' aims.

Brazil protests pose challenge for World Cup organisers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - A wave of protests across Brazil have alarmed football organisers concerned that the unrest could affect the current Confederations Cup and even jeopardise

Brazilians fight over 'government waste

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

A nine cent bus fare hike was the straw that broke the camel's back in Brazil, where thousands turned the streets of Rio and Sao Paulo into a protest battleground.

Britney Spears' Sons To Star In Her New Video

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:45:01 +0000

Britney Spears is introducing her sons, Sean Preston, 7, and Jayden James, 6, to the entertainment industry.read more

Brokers mull funding options for housing, energy sectors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

Stockbrokers are considering suitable financing products to align the capital market with the huge financing requirements of the housing and energy sectors. President, Chartered Institute of Stockbrok

Brumbies loss no affect on Lions mentality - Kearney

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

CANBERRA (Reuters) - The British & Irish Lions' stunning loss to the ACT Brumbies will not affect the team mentally, though the tourists will need to get back "on their feet" quickl

California city wants team, sues Major League Baseball

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in town, a tussle over another ball

Cambridge HQ for pharmaceutical firm

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is to set up its new global headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Cameroon boss will contest election

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Cameroon FA president Iya Mohammed will stand in Wednesday's elections despite still being in custody on corruption charges.

Campbell-Brown 'is not a cheat' - manager

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Reuters) - Embattled Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown's manager emphatically denied on Tuesday that the twice Olympic 200 metres gold medallist was a drugs cheat. "That she should

Campbell-Brown given provisional ban

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica is provisionally suspended from competition after testing positive for a banned substance.

Campbell-Brown suspended by Jamaican federation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Jamaica's twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown was suspended by her national federation on Tuesday following a positive test for

Can Senate avert budget failure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:58:01 +0000

Members of the National Assembly, ministers and other professionals recently converged on Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for a two-day brainstorming on the review of the national planning

Capital Market Can Fund Energy, Housing Projects, Say Brokers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Capital Market Can Fund Energy, Housing Projects, Say Brokers

Carroll passes West Ham medical

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll passes a medical at West Ham on Tuesday prior to a potential 15m move.

Carroll passes West Ham medical ahead of 18m euro move from Liverpool

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The striker is completing the formalities of his switch to Upton Park after agreeing a 117,000 euro weekly six-year contract that will make him best paid player in club's history.

Cashless Policy: FCT Records 40% Revenue Growth

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Cashless Policy: FCT Records 40% Revenue Growth

Caught red-handed: Titilayo Ajala, a carer for the elderly arraigned in the UK for sleeping on duty ' See (incriminating) Photos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

This picture shows the moment two carers were apparently found asleep after allegedly unplugging the alarms of elderly patients so that they would not be disturbed. Titilayo Ajala and Henretta Offae a

Cavendish set yellow target on Tour

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Mark Cavendish is set the target of winning stage one of the Tour de France to wear the yellow jersey for the first time.

CBAAC seeks preservation of African history

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

The African Union (AU) recently marked its 50th anniversary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during which the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), sought the preservation of African hi

CBN extends deadline on Know Your Customer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, extended, by eight months, the deadline for banks and other financial institutions to comply with Know-Your-Customer, KYC, requirements.

CBO: Senate Immigration bill would help economy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) ' Sweeping immigration legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, at the sam

Challenges before new Immigration boss

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:13:01 +0000

The Federal Government has charged the newly appointed Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr. David Shikfu Paradang, to ensure that the nation's borders are effectively policed. This order

Change the List': People have spoken

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Remember that scene at the end of that Facebook Movie ("The Social Network") when Mark Zuckerberg's character sits alone at a computer screen hitting the refresh button over and over ag

Cheapness of student life! 'Wetin you carry' by FRSC and Police again!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:59:01 +0000

The death of five students of NANS and the numerous deaths of students across Nigeria and particularly in the last month are truthfully mostly preventable tragedies and demonstrate the cheapness of li

Check out the first motorcycle produced in Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled the first motorcycle produced in Nigeria, designed and manufactured by the National Engineering Design and Developm

Child traffickers apprehended in Plateau, 6 girls rescued

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

The Plateau State government said it apprehended a male child trafficker and his female accomplice in Lagos State, just as it rescued six out of the 16 female children the culprit allegedly took to La

Chile to extradite Argentine judge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The Chilean Supreme Court approves the extradition of former Argentine judge Otilio Romano, accused of human rights abuses under the military government.

China and U.S. academic freedom

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

The Chinese legal advocate Chen Guangcheng, facing the end of his fellowship at New York University, has claimed that NYU is forcing him out due to Chinese pressure. NYU's participation in a comp

Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7m Jeeps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a US government request to do so.

Clottey Joins UAE Side Al Dhafra On Loan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Ghana striker Emmanuel Clottey has joined United Arab Emirates side Al Dhafra on a one-year loan.read more

CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000

Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC.

CNPP Faults Dankwambos Endorsement for Second Bid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

CNPP Faults Dankwambos Endorsement for Second Bid

Colours of a Golden Jubilee Celebration

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Colours of a Golden Jubilee Celebration

ComTech ministry holds third stakeholders forum tomorrow

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:01 +0000

THE Ministry of Communication Technology has concluded arrangements to hold a Stakeholders Forum tagged 'Connected for Growth ' Moving from planning to Execution'.The forum, according t

ComTech ministry holds third stakeholders forum tomorrow

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

THE Ministry of Communication Technology has concluded arrangements to hold a Stakeholders Forum tagged Connected for Growth Moving from planning to Execution.The forum, according to Efem Nkanga, Sen

Confed Cup: FIFA tells Eagles to replace Onazi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

FIFA has given Nigeria 24 hours to replace Ogenyi Onazi with another player in the squad currently in Brazil for the FIFA Confederations Cup

Confed Cup: Is Nigeria,Tahiti match sign of things to come

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

While the history books will forever record that Nigeria recorded an emphatic 6-1 victory over Tahiti to open their Confederations Cup campaign, that simple stat will never tell the story of a fascina

Confederation Cup is perfect end to season, Soldado admits

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

ROBERTO Soldado had a night to remember on Sunday as Spain entered the fray at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.The Valencia striker was handed his major tournament debut for La Roja and he too

Confederations Cup: Glo wants Eagles to improve with every match

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

Official sponsors of Nigeria's national team, Globacom has advised the Super Eagles not to rest on their oars as they prepare for the second match against Uruguay tomorrow in Group B at the on-go

CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Uruguay will be different

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

African champions Nigeria, in upbeat mood, arrived Salvador, north-eastern Brazil Tuesday afternoon ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions Uruguay on Thursday.

Constitutional role for civil society-media organisations(3)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:28:01 +0000

THIRDLY, the challenge of Nigeria is not so much the lack of good laws, policies, rules and regulations. The implementation of these ordinances is the problem. The CCS will support other government ar

Coroner urges resuscitation clarity

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Five organisations receive coroner's letters highlighting the "disturbing" death of a woman after paramedics were called to a care home.

Corps members sensitise Kubwa residents on drug usage

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Some groups of corps members recently embarked on a sensitization campaign within Kubwa environs on the implications of drugs counterfeiting, unwholesome foods and other regulated products, as part of

Corruption, inadequate funding inhibit Nigeria Police performance- Minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade, has identified some of the factors inhibiting the Nigerian police from performing their jobs effectively.read more

Couple dies after meal in Port Harcourt

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Iworibo Thomas, have died after eating a meal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The incident occurred on Sunday, at about 11.15 am at George-Ama community in Okrika

Couple who posed as bride & groom at age 4 still going strong at 91

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Ron and Eileen Everest at age 4 (left), on their wedding day in 1943 (center) and in 2013 (right)Ron and Eileen Everest never knew a world without each other. They were born in the same hospital '

Court dissolves 4-year-old marriage

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

...over husbands care-free attitude to familyread more

Court explains reason for Knox retrial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Italy's supreme court on Tuesday explained its earlier ruling that American Amanda Knox be retried in the 2007 death of her roommate, saying the jury that acquitted her didn't consider all t

Court favors Mubarak but he stays in jail

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

A court in Egypt decided to release former President Hosni Mubarak on one charge, but the former ruler remains in jail on other counts, his lawyer said Tuesday,

Court orders DNA test on contending children

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A Makurdi Magistrates courton Tuesdayordered a couple, Mary Odeh and Cletus Yeke to produce the DNA test to ascertain the paternity of their three children.read more

CPN accredits 10 varsities, 22 polytechnics

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

Registrar of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, (CPN) Mohammed Sikiru Shehu has disclosed that the regulatory agency as part of its mandate has accredited no fewer than 10 uni

CPN IT Assembly 7: Exploring information technology for wealth creation in Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

IN recognition of the increasing global prominence of Information Technology (IT) and its role as a driver of socio-economic development, the federal government of Nigeria identified the need to put a

Credible' info leads to new Hoffa dig

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

The FBI on Tuesday began a second day of digging in a Detroit-area field in the latest search for the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa -- an effort spurred by information from an aging rep

Cultists kill NURTW secretary in Lagos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

Some suspected cult members, belonging to Black Axe have killed the Financial Secretary of the National Union of Road Transports Workers in Mushin. PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased, Taiye Monsuru,

D'banj's D' Kings Men concert holds this Sunday June 23 @Eko Hotel

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Ndani TV and DB Records presents D' Kings Men Concert featuring Superstars, 2Chainz, Dbanj (Eja Nla), Olamide (Badoo), Wizkid (Wizzy), Fally Ipupa, Iyanya, Timaya, Naeto C. Also featuring Kay Swi

D'banj, other Stars for Screen Naija One Village One Cinema Launch on Saturday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Famous Afro hip hop singer Dbanj who is the brand ambassador of the Bank of Industry is among the stars expected at the launching of the nationwide Screen Naija One Village, One Cinema Project at the

Dabiri-Erewa condemns killing of 2 Nigerians in US

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the gruesome murder of two Nigerian cab drivers in Washington D.C. and New York, the United States of Americ

Dabiri-Erewa condemns murder of two Nigerians in U.S.

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE Chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the gruesome murder of two Nigerian cab drivers in Washington DC and New York, United States.In less than two

Dad remanded for allegedly poisoning own son

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

A 21-year-old man, John Terver, has been arrested and remanded in Makurdi for allegedly poisoning the food of his three-year-old son, Aondoyima Terver, which led to the death of the toddler.

Dan Harmon apologizes for trashing 'Community

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

And thus another Harmontroversy draws to a close ' at least, until the Community creator ruffles another set of feathers. (In other words: Watch this space.)

Dana Air crash: Ground victims to reject compensation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

Ground victims of the Dana Air crash are set for a showdown over the alleged payment of compensation by Dana Air and its insurer, Prestige Assurance Plc. A lawyer to one of the ground victims, Pastor

David Luiz: Brazil wants Spain clash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The center back says he and his international colleagues are hoping to test themselves against the world's best in the coming weeks but are not overlooking Mexico.

Dawn Approach wins at Royal Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Dawn Approach beats Toronado in a photo finish to win the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day at Royal Ascot.

Day Lagos PDP took to the road

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

As preparation for the 2015 general election begins to gather momentum, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) embarks on a roadshow to solicit the support of residents of the s

De Sa To Speak With National Team Players

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says he will consult his national team players to see when they return for pre-season.read more

Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Baghdad

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Baghdad

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Baghdad

Deadly bomb attacks hit Baghdad

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

At least 31 people are killed in a double suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Dear LIB readers: Guy with feminine look needs your help! :-)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Play along guys....let's indulge him. #straightguysdon'tposelikethat. Lol So here's a mail I got for the umpteenth time from our dear friend, Tosin. Decided to finally share it. Read...

Death penalty wont stop kidnapping Ajuyah,Delta Attorney-General

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:01 +0000

Wednesday April 17, 2013, has gone down as the day members of the 29-member Delta State House of Assembly took the bull by the horns to override the veto of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan on the bill stip

Debbie Rowe Ready To Join Family Therapy....

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:45:01 +0000

According to reliable sources, Debbie Rowewillbe attending family therapy withParis Jackson, 15, and is prepared to temporarily move to Los Angeles, to be closer to her daughter.read more

Defeat a 'reality check' - Gatland

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland admits to a 'reality check' after the shock 14-12 defeat by ACT Brumbies.

Deliotte Makes Nigeria Priority Market, Increases Investment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Deliotte Makes Nigeria Priority Market, Increases Investment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Deliotte Makes Nigeria Priority Market, Increases Investment

Deloitte gets one-year New York ban

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Deloitte is suspended for one year from doing consulting work in New York after regulators criticised its work at Standard Chartered on anti-money laundering issues.

Demonstrators continue protest on Brazilian streets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

SOME of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazils 1964-85 dictatorship broke out across this continent-sized country, with more expected, protests uniting multitudes frustrated by poor trans

Destination inspection: FG re-jigs service providers' lots

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:01 +0000

The Federal Government has re-jigged the allocation (Lots) to the three services providers (SPs) operating the Destination Inspection (DI) in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This

Developing, sustaining MSMEs with social, impact investments

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

BESIDES profit-making, which is the old theory and constant feature of capitalism, businesses that seek to promote their brand identities, increased patronage and assured continuity are routing for in

Devious dressing: Hollywood actress, Eva Longoria draws attention to her pert backside in fitted white trousers (PHOTOS)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

She has stepped out of the spotlight for a change, executive producing but not starring in the new series Devious Maids. But Eva Longoria still made sure all eyes were on her at the shows Los Angeles

Divided Southwest PDP endorses Jonathan for second term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:58:01 +0000

The crisis-ridden Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term. It is the first to endorse the president for a second term among the six zo

Doctors plea for Guantanamo care

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

An open letter published in the Lancet medical journal calls for hunger-striking Guantanamo Bay detainees to receive independent medical care.

Doctors seek Guantanamo access

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

In an open letter to President Barack Obama published Tuesday, dozens of doctors asked to be allowed to treat hunger-striking prisoners at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Does a child die of hunger every 10 seconds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Is it true that a child dies of hunger every 10 seconds

Does the World Cup help Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

In Brazil many believe the World Cup has seen the rich line their pockets, while the poor make do with crumbling public services. Next year's tournament, it seems, has stoked up tensions that hav

Dolphins, Bayelsa in a two-match drama

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Three-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Dolphins proved their mettle as former champions as they beat Bayelsa United 2-0 in a dramatic game decided over two days at the Port

Don't drink water from corrugated iron sheet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

An expert, Edodi Unumoh has warned that people should no longer drink rain water got from the corrugated iron roof.Read More...

Don't panic on Lagos roads

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

The Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has said that the administration of Babatunde Fashola is committed to the development of infrastructural facilities

Dont blame Enyeama for Tahitis goal Dosu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Joseph Dosu, has come to the defence of Super Eagles shot stopper Vincent Enyeama who some football analysts believe should be blamed for the lone goal scored by Tahiti at t

Doris Simeon Gets Her Groove BackParties At Will

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

At last, Doris Simeon has finally resigned to fate as she clubs and parties at will recently. The mother of one, who lost her husband, Daniel Ademinokan to a fellow actress, Stella Damasus, has discov

Draghi Says ECB Has Open Mind on Non-Standard Monetary Policy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Draghi Says ECB Has Open Mind on Non-Standard Monetary Policy

Drama in Aba as PHCN Workers Laud Nnaji

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Drama in Aba as PHCN Workers Laud Nnaji

Eagles arrive in Salvador, ready for Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:19:01 +0000

AFRICAN champions Nigeria, in upbeat mood, arrived in Salvador, north-eastern Brazil Tuesday afternoon ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions, Uruguay,Thursday.The Eagles are pe

Eagles arrive in Salvador, ready for Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

Eagles arrive in Salvador, ready for Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

Eagles attack worries Keshi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

It was a mixed feeling for Coach Stephen Keshi yesterday after his boys beat Tahiti 6-1 to set a possible competition record. He was happy with the final result and the competitive edge it has given t

Eagles Bonus: Pamodzi Debunks Gaiyas Claim

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Eagles Bonus: Pamodzi Debunks Gaiyas Claim

Eagles demolish Tahiti in Confederation Cup opener

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

The Super Eagles yesterday opened their campaign in the ongoing 203 FIFA Confederation Cup, with a 6-1 demolition of Oceania champions, Tahiti at the Estadio Mineirao.Read More...

Ebonyi revokes 700 private Adult-Education centres

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:10:01 +0000

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Education, Mr. Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo said the state government has revoked all approvals said to have been given for the operation of 700 private adult education centres

Ebube Nwagbo Turns Road Poser [Pictures]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Ebube Nwagbo, the Nolywood actress sure loves to look good any day. The sexy lady recently posed for a shot right on the road side. Hmmm, is it that she loves that dress so much and doesnt want to wea

Ejikonye: Accountability impediment to good governance (2)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

Continued from yesterdayTHE accounting activity involves the evaluation of reports on both the efficiency and effectiveness of resources deployed in pursuit of an objective and thrives on an audit app

Embattled Tukur, NWC members rush to Jonathan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

THE Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and other members of the National Working Committee, NWC Tuesday held a marathon meeting with President Goodl

Engines power up at Paris Air Show

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

The Paris Air Show isn't just for showing off new airframes. GE Aviation's David Joyce shows off new engine technology.

England will not take Swann risk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

England will not risk Graeme Swann's long-term fitness in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Enyeama: Fatigue caught up with Eagles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama pointed to fatigue to explain the Super Eagles' somewhat lethargic performance against Tahiti.Read More...

Erosion victims in Akwakuma plead for help

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The people of Akwakuma/Amakaohia in Owerri have raised alarm following the menace of erosion in the area in the last three days.Read More...

Ethiopia admits using an ineligible player in qualifier

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

THE President of the Ethiopia Football Federation, Sahilu Gebremariam, has admitted his side used a suspended player in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.If Ethiopia loses the three points from their win ove

Ethiopia FA admits ineligible player

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Ethiopia's FA admits using an ineligible player during a World Cup qualifying match, meaning South Africa could still qualify.

Ethiopia, Egypt vow to ease tension

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Ethiopia and Egypt agree to hold further talks to quell rising tensions over the building of a new dam on the Blue Nile, their foreign ministers say, after meeting in Addis Ababa.

Etisalat kicks off Samsung OEM week with prizes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

ETISALAT, together with leading mobile phone manufacturers, Samsung has kicked-off the 2013 Samsung Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Week.The programme, which is slated for June 7th to 27th, at s

Etisalat-Hosted Digital Marketing Conference Brings Local And International Marketing Experts Together

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:56:02 +0000

A group of local and International marketing experts and practitioners converged at the second edition of Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition, hosted by Nigeria's fastest growing telecomm

EU Car Sales Fall to 20-Year Low as Joblessness at Record

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

EU Car Sales Fall to 20-Year Low as Joblessness at Record

Ex-deputy senate president, Legogie is dead

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

The Deputy Senate President in the Third Republic, Albert Legogie, is dead. He died Monday evening after a brief illness in a private hospital in Benin City at about 4:30pm at the age of 65. Apparentl

Ex-Deputy Senate President, Legogie, Dies at 65

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Ex-Deputy Senate President, Legogie, Dies at 65

Ex-Deputy Senate President, Legogie, dies at 66

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A former Deputy Senate President, Albert Legogie, is dead. His death was confirmed by his first cousin, Cletus Agianaku, in Beninon Tuesday.read more

Ex-Pension Director to Remain in Prison

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Ex-Pension Director to Remain in Prison

Excessive' use of face-down restraint

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Ministers are considering a ban on face-down restraint in English mental hospitals as figures show the technique is being widely used.

EXCLUSIVE: Burna Boy Was Never Deported--Family Source Reacts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Contrary to news going viral on the internet that fast-rising singer, Burna Boy was deported from the United Kingdom, a close family source of the singer has informed Nigeriafilms.com that the singer

Expert Reassures Brokers on Captive Insurers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Expert Reassures Brokers on Captive Insurers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Expert Reassures Brokers on Captive Insurers

Experts task govt on relevance of IT to economy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:01 +0000

THE need for government to be aware of the importance of Information and Technology (IT) in the economy has been stressed.Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, the Founder of Information System Audit

Experts task govt on relevance of IT to economy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

FAAC Meeting to Reconvene as FG, States Resolve Stalemate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

FAAC Meeting to Reconvene as FG, States Resolve Stalemate

FACTBOX - Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

REUTERS - Factbox on twice Olympic 200 metres champion Veronica Campbell-Brown, who was suspended from competition on Tuesday after testing positive for a banned diuretic. Born on May 15, 1982 in Trel

Fake currency merchants arrested in Wuse

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Undercover detectives from the Wuse Police division posted to Wuse Zone 4 on surveillance duty on Friday arrested two young men in possession of fake dollars.Read More...

Fan Goes Hard On Dbanj In Open Letter To Oyebanjo, Dapo Daniel DBANJ [Must Read]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

I am seated at a local restaurant here at the university town of Nsukka, in Enugu State, Nigeria, drinking a bottle of Fayrouz and listening to the sound of the generator, which is the only source of

Fans Lambast Annie Macaulay For Always Showing-Off

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Annie Macaulay is a lady that is seen by many to be publicity freak. This is the assertion some entertainment industry buffs believe is what the wife of 2Face Idibia is. The up and coming actress post

Fashola's wife, artistes, others celebrate Mama Awero

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:18:01 +0000

It was an event put in place to celebrate the life and achievements of notable actress and one of the most respected players in the Yoruba movie industry - Alhaja Olarenwaju Hassan Adesina, the woman

Fastjet, Red1 Airways Sign MoU to Operate in Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Fastjet, Red1 Airways Sign MoU to Operate in Nigeria

Father arraigned for beating his 14-yr-old child

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

A 43-year-old man, Lekan Adeoye, on Tuesday appeared before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates Court for allegedly beating and inflicting injury on his 14-year-old child.

Father poisonsthree year old son

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

An 21 year old man, John Terver has been arrested by the Police in Makurdi for allegedly poisoning the food of his three year old son, Aondoyima Terver which led to the death of the toddler.

Fayemi seeks 10-yr-ban for election riggers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has called for a 10-year-ban or more on public office holders found by the courts to have rigged themselves into power, noting that until same was done, cheats wi

Fayemi's final triumph (2)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:59:01 +0000

I was with General Adetunji Olurin from October 2006 till March 2007 as media consultant, when he was in charge in Ekiti State as the Administrator. This was sequel to the political crisis that engulf

FG appeals to states to utilise water in 200 dams

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The Federal Government has appealed to state governments to take advantage of the surface water impounded in 200 dams across the country by constructing treatment and reticulation points as a means of

FG approves cut-off marks for 2013/2014 UTME

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja approved cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2013/2014 academic session.

FG Designates 13 Airports Cargo Terminals

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

FG Designates 13 Airports Cargo Terminals

FG drops charges against Russian sailors for alleged unlawful arms importation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Federal Government on Tuesday dropped the charges against eight out of the 15 Russian sailors charged with unlawful importation of arms into Nigeria.

FG Fixes 180 Cut-off Mark for Varsities, 150 for Others

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

FG Fixes 180 Cut-off Mark for Varsities, 150 for Others

FG releases N300m for capacity building in Nollywood

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:43:01 +0000

NOLLYWOOD practitioners can now access the N3 billion Presidential Intervention Fund being managed by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mi

FG to Finalise $6bn Loan Deal for Telecoms Infrastructure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

FG to Finalise $6bn Loan Deal for Telecoms Infrastructure

FG urged to invest in palm produce

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

An agricultural scientist, Chidi Uba, has urged the Federal Government to invest in palm produce to diversify the economy through exports.read more

FG urges adherence to Unity college admission guidelines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:10:01 +0000

Minister of state for education Ezenwo Wike has called on principals of Federal Government Colleges to strictly adhere to guidelines for admitting students into JS 1 classes."The demand for place

FG: Insecurity Easing in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

FG: Insecurity Easing in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe

FIFA Confed Cup: Brazil sets sight on s/final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Hosts Brazil will be looking to secure a FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final spot with a win over Mexico in their meeting today.

FIFA Confederations Cup: FIFA Disqualifies Uwa Echejile As 1st Goal Scorer Against Tahiti

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SR Sports The the world football ruling body, FIFA, has disqualified Uwa Echiejile as the first goal scorer of the match between Nigeria and Tahiti.read more

FIFA U-20 W/Cup: F/ Eagles sure of good outing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Nigerias U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, on Monday expressed confidence that they would have a good outing at the 2013 U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

FIFA welcomes Flying Eagles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

World football governing body, FIFA, yesterday afternoon formally welcomed Nigeria Under-20 team to the World Cup in Turkey. Kayseri Venue General Co-ordinator, Juan Carlos, from Argentina, presided a

Fighting for the 'throwaway' girls

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:01 +0000

Less than half of U.S. teen moms graduate high school. And Principal Asenath Andrews believes that's a slow death for them by lack of opportunities. "In other countries, we scream at people

Fire threatens hundreds of U.S. homes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

More than 2,200 firefighters rushed Tuesday to save hundreds of homes near Yosemite National Park, which are threatened by a blaze alarming for its size, speed and the fact it's striking so early

Firm tasks govt on data, record keeping

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

WORRIED by the decreasing rate of data and record keeping in the country, an international and leading global archive storage and shelving solutions provider-Bruynzeel, Netherland, has reiterated the

First Lady's Rivers Visit Shuts out GRA Residents

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

First Lady's Rivers Visit Shuts out GRA Residents

First Photos From 'SuperSun' Bez's New Music Video Shoot in New York

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Its a little hard to believe that with all the success Bez has attained so far in his career, hes done it with just two official music videos out. And, those were for Stupid Song featuring Praizand Mo

Fixed charges on electricity tariffs was being reviewed yearly - NERC scribe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

Head, Media Relations, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mariam Abubakar,on Tuesdaysaid fixed charges on electricity tariffs since 2012 was being reviewed annually.read more

Fixing developed economies: Good news for emerging markets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

THE popular clich No man is an Island is always going without controversy. In reality, the saying has always proved true vis--vis a symbiotic relationship between the developed and underdeveloped syst

Flavour Nabania preparing for US Tour

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

King of High life, Flavour N'abania is currently preparing for his U.S Tour 2013 and ready to thrill anticipating fans across the United States. The tour is presented by Big A Entertainment and A

Flood stalls courts proceeding in Imo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

OWERRIActivities at Owerri Urban Customary Court, situated inside Imo Hotels, Owerri, were yesterday, stalled, following the submerging of the building by flood.

FMC Keffi provides free eye treatment to community

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:01 +0000

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffion Tuesdaysaid it had commenced a two- day free eye treatment for some selected communities in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.read more

Food labels system to be rolled out

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says.

Food shortage Imminent as 19 000 farmers driven from Borno

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

Officials say Islamic militants have driven 19 000 rice farmers from Borno while a military crackdown is - preventing thousands more from working their fields.read more

Football's push for Israeli peace

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000

"I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from

Football: Iran qualify for 2014 World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

Iran, South Korea and Australia all book a place in next year's FIFA World Cup after a dramatic final round of group matches in Asian qualifying.

Former NBA player's son seen as slam dunk for big NHL career

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Given the genes and sporting pedigree it is not unusual that Seth Jones, son of former NBA journeyman Ronald 'Popeye' Jones, would one day follow in his f

Formidable team' will rescue Nigeria in 2015, says Tambuwal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal yesterday said a 'formidable team' would take Nigeria 'to the highest level' in 2015. He, however, did not elaborate on who would ma

French FM: EU must cooperate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici calls upon Europe to cooperate in order to avoid austerity and achieve growth.

French Footballers to Go on Trial

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

French Footballers to Go on Trial

From the cell phone

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:01:01 +0000

For Olatunji Dare Sir, you have, through your colomn, shown that the most potent response to injustice and suffering is not militant retaliation, but a calm and confident witness to the truth, regardl

Froome 'relief' at Wiggins Tour loss

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Chris Froome says Sir Bradley Wiggins's absence from the Tour de France is a "relief" after media scrutiny of their rivalry.

Funke Akindele and Nkem Owoh goof around on set of their movie

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Funke Akindele Oloyode and Nkem Owoh pictured goofing around on the set of their movie - Sherikoko Reloaded.

G8 backs urgent Syria peace talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

G8 leaders back calls for Syrian peace talks to be held in Geneva "as soon as possible", without mentioning the fate of President Bashar al-Assad.

G8 heads call for Syria meet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Syria's new minister for national reconciliation believes the country can still unite for a political solution -- and says even the office of the presidency is up for discussion.

G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Leaders of the G8 major economies agree plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.

G8 Leaders to Focus on Tax, Trade

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

G8 Leaders to Focus on Tax, Trade

G8 leaders' new ice cream flavors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

A Northern Ireland ice cream shop creates new ice cream flavors inspired by the G8 leaders. CNN's Dan Rivers reports.

Galaxy Backbone CEO says Nigeria's e-Government initiatives on track amid UN award

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:57:01 +0000

By TECHNOLOGY TIMES Staff Lagos. June 18, 2013: Gerald Ilukwe, the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone has said that the UN award recently won by the public sector technology services company va

General condemns Uganda 'monarchy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Ugandan General David Sejusa accuses President Yoweri Museveni of trying to cling to power through a "political monarchy", in his first broadcast interview since fleeing to the UK.

Get your Wardrobe Super Stylish in 6 Easy Steps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Every now and then we come across people whose style we love. From Eku Edewor to DJ Caise, we cant help but gush at how well put together and stylish they always look. However, even though these peopl

Getting 10.5m children back to school

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:13:01 +0000

The recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) that ranked Nigeria high among nations with a large population of out-of-school children is worrisome

Ghanaian Music Star Becca Returns with New Single 'Follow The Leader

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Off her new album, Time 4 Me, the stunning songstress who has given us such hits as No Away featuring M.I as well as Bad Man, Bad Girl featuring M.I, returns with an uptempo Afro Pop song, Follow The

GIABA seeks increased action against financial crimes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

Says developing countries lost $1.6trn in one year
Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has emphasized the need for governments in Nigeria and acr

Gifted teenagers thrill care-givers in Ibadan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

The occasion was meant to bring partners, volunteers, care-givers and the less-privileged together, but it turned out to be a time for merriment. Children in orange vests and T-shirts stod at the entr

Gosa: Where smoking is taboo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

At Gosa Angwan Tailor community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), the educational qualification of a woman in the community determines how mach a man will pay as her bride price.Read More...

Gospel Singer, Dekunlee Fuji Becomes Nurse In America

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Dekunle Fuji, who was popular in the gospel music industry in Nigeria some years ago, has now become a certified nurse in the United States of America. The singer, after having an unimpressive music c

Governors Fail to Stop Suit to Abolish NGF

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Governors Fail to Stop Suit to Abolish NGF

Governors: Tukur must go

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

I won't resign, says PDP chair as Presidency plans rescue Governors are insisting that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Bamanga Tukur must go. Alhaji Tukur's election has been upheld

Govt completes training of 500 LASTMA, officers, traffic managers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Lagos State government has concluded a one-week training for about 500 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and other traffic managers, aimed at equipping them with ne

Govt inaugurates $1b power facility in Cross River

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:01 +0000

Raises hope on improved power generationTHE Federal Government, Tuesday, flagged-off the construction of the General Electric's (GE's) $1 billion (about N160 billion) multi-model power manuf

Govt inaugurates $1b power facility in Cross River

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

Raises hope on improved power generationTHE Federal Government, Tuesday, flagged-off the construction of the General Electrics (GEs) $1 billion (about N160 billion) multi-model power manufacturing and

Govt orders orders payment of $1b arrears to states

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

FAAC reconvenes today to share cash President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the payment of the outstanding $1billion (N160billion) February statutory allocation for states. The arrears will be paid i

Govt to improve migration policies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE Federal Government has drafted two migration policies - the National Migration Policy and the Labour Policy - aimed at curbing the multi-faceted challenges of migration in Nigeria.The two national

Govt withdraws charges against Russian arms importers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE Federal Government Tuesday withdrew all the charges it levelled against nine Russians accused of illegal arms importation into the country before a Federal High Court in Lagos.Fifteen people were

Grabarz injury forces withdrawal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Olympic medallist Robbie Grabarz pulls out of the European Athletics Team Championships and is replaced by Tom Parsons.

Graduates enrol for secondary school skills acquisition scheme

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

Many graduates enrolled for the Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Programme (YESAP) of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) meant for secondary schools leavers, Daily Trust has

Group urges First Lady, Govs wives to assist in campaign against rape

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), a civil society group,on Tuesdayappealed to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, to help in the fight against rape.read more

Gunmen kill 48 in Zamfara

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:01 +0000

.Clerics, Village Head among victimsRead More...

Has U.S. started an Internet war

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Today, the United States is conducting offensive cyberwar actions around the world.

He Jacked it, I Did Not Sell Blame it on the money To DBanj Durella | Listen: Blame it on the money (Durella version)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Contrary to what was reported, Durella spoke to Clickvibes on the leaked version of blame it on the money. In his own words, he said: I didnt sell my song to DBanj. I only played the song to his heari

Hearts Fans Eye Takeover

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

A fans' group on Tuesday said it was looking for support for a possible takeover of financially troubled Scottish Premier League club Hearts,read more

Heat is on in Nigeria league goals race

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:03:01 +0000

No less than seven players are now front runners in the race for the top scorers award mid-way through the Nigeria league season.

Help! We're dying of hunger, disease

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:18:01 +0000

Mrs. Regina Kwange, a mother of six, is seven months pregnant. She is one of those taking refuge at the LGEA Central Primary School, Gbajimba, after her village was sacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen

History, Gambari and Lest I Forget

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

Ironically, the recently released memoirs of Ambassador Oladapo Olusola Fafowora titled Lest I forget: Memoirs of a Nigerian Career Diplomat reflects a degree of forgetfulness and inaccuracy of recoll

Hoffa mystery still fascinates after 4 decades

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) ' The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beep

Holistic medicine: Healing or quackery

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

It used to be called "fringe" or "unconventional" medicine -- or simply quackery. Today, it's called "alternative," "complementary," "holistic" o

Hope for Delta community as bad access road receives attention

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:01 +0000

Aboh, the administrative headquarters of Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State is the gateway to several riverine communities and to Rivers State via Ndoni across the River Niger

House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) ' The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democ

How irrigation aids food security, others, by minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:01 +0000

WITH the realisation that Nigeria cannot afford to depend on rain-fed agriculture considering the rate of its population growth and urbanisation, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has continued

How irrigation aids food security, others, by minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

WITH the realisation that Nigeria cannot afford to depend on rain-fed agriculture considering the rate of its population growth and urbanisation, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has continued

HOW SLOT MANAGER BELLE LOST HIS LIFE TO CAR ACCIDENT

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Activities were shut down in the popular computer village at ikeja few days ago,due to the tragic motor accident that claimed the life of a well known individual in computer village working as a manag

How to check brain drain, by Osundare

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

A LITERARY icon and poet, Prof. Niyi Osundare has said that quality academic programme of international standard and government sincere commitment to education will change the menace of brain drain in

How to hide your data from Internet snoops

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:42:02 +0000

Let's face it: Most of us don't e-mail, tweet, text or post anything worthy of clandestine scrutiny.

Huawei unveils 'slimmest' smartphone

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

Huawei unveils the world's slimmest smartphone saying the handset will work "miracles" for its brand.

Huge 'holograms' created for doctors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

Two junior doctors develop giant 3D animations of human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable.

Hungary charges 'Nazi war criminal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Prosecutors in Hungary indicted a Nazi war crimes suspect Tuesday with involvement in the brutal treatment and deportation of thousands of Jews during World War II.

I don't have a political godfather 'Gov Dickson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

Henry Seriake Dickson has declared that he never knelt before any godfather before running for any elective office since he joined politics

I formed my gang in prison Suspect

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

An ex-convict, Bashiru Majiyagbe, who was arrested by the Special Task Force on Anti-Pipeline Vandalism, said he met members of his gang in Ikoyi Prison, Lagos. Majiyagbe was arrested and sentenced to

I traffic drug because I was duped

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, has arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Nweke Nwobodo, for allegedly ingesting 126 wraps of heroin. Acc

I wont resign as PDP chairman Tukur

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Bamanga Tukur, on Tuesday told those seeking his removal from office that his job was not vacant. Chairman is there dam! dam! The chairman is

I'm not aware of illegal NGF meeting 'Gov Fayemi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State yesterday in Lagos dissociated himself from the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) meeting called by Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State, describing it illegal

IATA seeks industry partnership for aviation sectors growth

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a combined agenda between airlines and airport authorities, towards addressing the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability in t

IBM offers tech solution to Lagos traffic

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

A team of IBM experts completing a month-long consulting assignment, at the weekend presented recommendations to the Lagos State Government which they believed could help ensure a more efficient flow

If Mandela were a Nigerian

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:16:01 +0000

If Nelson Mandela were a Nigerian, he would never be treated in a hospital within his country. God forbid! At the slightest sign of ill health, he would be airlifted to a hospital in Germany, the UK,

Igboanugo: Defining roles in the power revolution

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

ALFRED Nobel was born on 21 October 1833, of Swedish parents. He grew up to become a great chemist, engineer, inventor and industrialist. His discovery of ballistite led to the making of dynamites and

Igesund ' I'd Love To Continue As Coach

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Gordon Igesunds position will be under scrutiny after failing to reach the mandates that were given to him by Safa,read more

Ijaw Youth Council has lost focus, says ex-scribe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Former Secretary of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Western Zone, Mr. Paul Bebenimibo, yesterday, said that the current leaders of the group had lost focus and advocated a caretaker committee to run its affa

Imagine cup: Nigerian solution ready for global showcase, says Oyetosho

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

Barely few weeks ahead of the global contest for the 2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup scheduled to hold in Russia next month, the Developer & Platform Evangelism Lead / Microsoft Anglophone West Africa,

Immigration officer arrested for burning girl with iron

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kwara State Command, Mr. Yemi Afolayan, has been arrested for allegedly inflicting injuries on a 12-year-old girl, Favour Emmanuel. Afolayan was also sa

Imo 2015: Will PDP prevail

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:01 +0000

The race for 2015 Imo State governorship election has begun, and no political party in the state is leaving anything to chance towards occupying the Government House.

Imo govt donates 36-seater new bus to Heartland FC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

The Imo State government has donated a 36-seat brand new Toyota coaster bus to the Heartland Football Club of Owerri.Read More...

Imo Govt. warns against illegal excavation of sand

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Imo Government has warned people who engage in illegal excavation of sand around Nekede community to desist from the act or face the wrath of the law.read more

Impact Your World: How to help

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:01 +0000

CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around t

Implementation inertia on bank rules: Matters arising

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

The slow pace of adoption and implementation of regulations and guidelines in the financial system has become manifest that one may begin to question how synonymous directive is with suggestion. CHIJI

Indonesia fuel prices up by 44%

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:01 +0000

After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel

INEC will not succumb to pressure over APC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Tuesday that it would not be stampeded in its statutory functions because of the request for registration forwarded to it by the merging All P

INEC will not succumb to pressure over APC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:43:01 +0000

Inflation rate stands at 9.0% NBS

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

Nigerias inflation rate stood at 9.0 per cent in May against the 9.1 per cent recorded in April, Dr Yemi Kale, Statistician-General of the Federation has said.

Insurance Consultative Committee Will Foster Industrial Harmony

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Insurance Consultative Committee Will Foster Industrial Harmony

Ioane hands Australia fitness boost

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Australia wing Digby Ioane says he is fit to face the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday.

Iran and U.S.: New hope

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

David Rothkopf says the election of Rouhani in Iran is not an empty exercise--it shows a nation reaching for moderation, and could mean a chance for nuke negotiations

Iran, South Korea & Australia reach Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000

Iran, South Korea and Australia all book a place in next year's FIFA World Cup following a dramatic final round of group matches in Asian qualifying.

Irish take centre stage at emotional Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

As Royal Ascot remembered Sir Henry Cecil on an emotional opening day, it was the Irish who dominated, says BBC Sport's Frank Keogh

Isco surprised by victorious Spain U21 strength

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Malaga star says it is a "wonder" for la Roja to be as good as they were, while Thiago is pleased with the type of football they have been playing

Israeli General Says Palestinians quietly Aiding US Peace Drive

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Israeli General Says Palestinians quietly Aiding US Peace Drive

It's Official! 'Kukere' Master' Iyanya Pens Down Endorsement Deal with African Telecoms Giant MTN

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Get ready to see Iyanya in the new MTN ad campaign as the Waist-whining maestro ports to MTN.He took to his Instagram page a few moments ago to announce the big news with the below photo, tagged with

Italy school bomber gets life term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

An Italian court sentences to life in prison a man who carried out a school bomb attack in 2012, which killed a teenage girl and injured nine others.

Italy U21 2-4 Spain U21

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Thiago Alcantara scores a first-half hat-trick as Spain defeat Italy 4-2 to retain the European Under-21 Championship.

Italy U21 2-4 Spain U21: Dazzling Rojita claim another European title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Spaniards were boosted by Thiago Alcantara's hat trick to win the European U-21 championship in Israel.

Iyanya signs N60million endorsement deal with MTN

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Kukere crooner and MTN Project Fame winner Iyanya today Tuesday June 18 singed a one year contract with telecoms giant, MTN, said to be worth N60 million. The N60m includes sign on fee, performances a

Jail reckless bankers, report urges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.

Jamaican federation suspends Campbell-Brown

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Jamaica's twice Olympic 200 meters champion Veronica Campbell-Brown was suspended by her national federation on Tuesday following a positive test for

JAMB cut-off marks for Nigerian universities is 180, polytechnics 150- Minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

MIAMI (AP) ' LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

MIAMI (AP) ' LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

Jigawa Govt. releases N160m to upgrade water pumps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Jigawa Government said it has released N160 million for the upgrading of water pump stations in four major towns in the state.read more

Jolie double in US phone hack claim

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

A former stunt double for Angelina Jolie sues News Corp in the US, accusing the company of hacking into her phone to gain information about the star.

Jonathan advises youths on tolerance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian youths to use religion to foster peace and unity in the country, even as religious youth leaders blamed the spate of societal decadence, especially vio

Jonathan Calls for Global Cooperation against Terrorism

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Jonathan Calls for Global Cooperation against Terrorism

Jonathan condoles with Tinubu over mothers death

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has sent a message of condolence to the leader of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the death of his mother, Alha

Jonathan inaugurates GE's $1b plant

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday inaugurated the General Electric's $1billion service and manufacturing facility in Calabar. The ground breaking ceremony according to a statement, followed t

Jonathan inaugurates GEs $1bn manufacturing facility in Calabar

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, inaugurated the General Electrics $1bn service and manufacturing facility in Calabar.

Jonathan Lays Foundation for GEs $1bn Manufacturing Plant

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Jonathan Lays Foundation for GEs $1bn Manufacturing Plant

Jonathan must get second term ' Clark

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:01 +0000

Former Information Minister Chief Edwin Clark said yesterday that President Goodluck Jonathan must get second term like his civilian predecessors.Read More...

Jonathan seeks global support against terrorism

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:01 +0000

THE need for the international community to assist Nigeria in fighting terrorism formed the crust of President Goodluck Jonathan's speech in Abuja Tuesday as he restated his call for greater glob

Jonathan seeks global support against terrorism

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE need for the international community to assist Nigeria in fighting terrorism formed the crust of President Goodluck Jonathans speech in Abuja Tuesday as he restated his call for greater global co-

Jonathan vs condemned criminals

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:01 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan exhibited an uncanny bloody-mindedness the other day and more scarily, he chose an especial event venue and time, the church service during Fathers' Day. Here is the n

Jonathan's self-marked scorecard

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:02 +0000

If students were allowed to personally mark their examination answer sheets, they would all come out in flying colours. Failure will, therefore, be an anathema and, of course, a rarity. Human beings,

Jonathan's team at prayer for Tinubu's mum

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

Buhari, Wamakko, Kwankwaso in Lagos It could have been mistaken for a rally, considering the large army of politicians at the ceremony. But, yesterday's Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos event was not

Jonathan, Buhari, others grace Tinubu mothers Fidau

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, and former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammed Buhari (retd.), were among eminent Nigerians that graced the

Jonathan, governors move to resolve FAAC crisis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan met in a closed-door with governors on Monday night over the crisis rocking the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) over sharing of revenue accruing to the thre

Jonathan, governors set up committee to resolve FAAC crisis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

Journalist Michael Hastings dead at 33

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

Michael Hastings, the award-winning journalist whose explosive 2010 Rolling Stone profile of U.S. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal ("The Runaway General") led to McChrystal's resignation, die

JTF Frees French Sailor In Bayelsa

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SaharaReporters, New York The Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta today revealed that its operatives had freed a French sailor kidnapped on June 13 in the Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa

JTF rescues Frenchman in Bayelsa

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

A Frenchman, Benjamin Alan, who was among the 15 crew members declared missing after their ship was attacked in Lome, Togo, by suspected pirates, has been rescued. Alan was rescued by the Joint Task F

JTF, youths rescue French national from kidnappers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

BY SAMUEL OYADONGHA
YENAGOA A missing 28-year-old French national, Benjamin lan, working on board a chemical vessel, was yesterday, rescued from the kidnappers den by operatives of the Jo

Julius Agwu quits comedy after two decades as an entertainer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Find out why and what career he intends to pursue in the video above...:-)

June 12: The future we miss, by Lagos Assembly

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:01 +0000

As Utomi, Momoh harp on democratic valuesLAGOS State House of Assembly on Wednesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of June 12, describing the struggle as 'a future missed' by Nigeria.The

June 12: The future we miss, by Lagos Assembly

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:32:02 +0000

As Utomi, Momoh harp on democratic valuesLAGOS State House of Assembly on Wednesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of June 12, describing the struggle as a future missed by Nigeria.The special par

JUSTIN BIEBER ACCUSED OF HIT AND RUN ON PHOTOGRAPHER

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:45:01 +0000

Justin Bieber is in trouble again after being accused of a hit and run offence.read more

Kaduna Assembly alleges misuse of N560m SURE-P fund

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Kaduna State House of Assembly, KDSHA, yesterday, alleged dubious transactions involving the states share of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, SURE-P, including the reported missing

Kaduna Assembly faults executive on SURE-P

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THERE is likely to be a crisis between the Kaduna State House of Assembly and the State Executive Council over the composition and the implementation of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Progra

Kaduna Assembly passes no confidence vote on Commissioner

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a vote of no confidence on the Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr John Ayuba, over poor implementation of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Progr

Kagawa the dangerman for Japan, says Italy's De Rossi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

RECIFE (Reuters) - Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi picked out Japan's Shinji Kagawa as the dangerman for his side ahead of their Confederations Cup match on Wednesday. "I only know three o

Kalu praises Tukur, PDP over recall of Wammako

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has praised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party for its decision to recall the suspended governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko

Kano APC's Burden of Choice

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Kano APC's Burden of Choice

Kano Hisbah Arrests Nine Beggars for Sodomy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Kano Hisbah Arrests Nine Beggars for Sodomy

Karu police arrest man over robbery

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Men of Karu police division on patrol on Thursday said they have arrested a 22-year-old Mustapha Ibrahim, for allegedly robbing a shop.Read More...

Kate Henshaw tries new hairstyle...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

The actress pictured today at The Section on Business Law Conference at Eko Hotel rocking this new hairstyle. Nice hair....

Keshi hopes on Onazi's return against Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:19:01 +0000

My best is yet to come, says OduamadiWHILE Nigerian football fans are celebrating the country's 6-1 defeat of Tahiti in Bela Horizonte on Monday, Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, says he is relieved

Keshi hopes on Onazis return against Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

My best is yet to come, says OduamadiWHILE Nigerian football fans are celebrating the countrys 6-1 defeat of Tahiti in Bela Horizonte on Monday, Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, says he is relieved the t

Keshi Relieved After Tahiti Thrashing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their opening game at the Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte.read

Keshi thankful nofurther injuries

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their opening game at the Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte.

Kinnear hits out at 'unjustified' criticism

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Joe Kinnear has risked alienating Newcastle United fans further following his surprise return to the club, amid disquiet about his reappointment and claims that it will make coach Alan Pardew's p

Kolade laments lingering leadership, poor corporate governance crises

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:01 +0000

THE crisis plaguing the nation's socio-economic development may linger unless the twin issues of bad leadership and poor corporate governance, both in the public and private sectors, are addresse

Kolade laments lingering leadership, poor corporate governance crises

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

THE crisis plaguing the nations socio-economic development may linger unless the twin issues of bad leadership and poor corporate governance, both in the public and private sectors, are addressed.This

Konga Must Be Crazy To Be Placing A Big Bet On Nigeria's Reading Culture

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:56:02 +0000

With television, mobile phones, tablets and the Internet taking almost all of our time these days, reading a book now seems old school. Little wonderthe NigerianPublishers Association (NPA) haslamente

Korea coach Choi stands down, search for successor begins

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

SEOUL (Reuters) - The Korea Football Association has confirmed Choi Kang-hee's exit as coach of the national team and begun the search for a replacement to lead the side at the 2014 World Cup. So

Kpakpateshi community raises alarm over water scarcity

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Residents of Kpakpateshi community in Kuje Area Council have urged the council authorities to assist them in the provision of essential facilities to make life more bearable for the over 260 residents

Kurfi charges Eagles to beat Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

Foremost football financier and member of the current board of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Alhaji Aminu Kurfi yesterday charged the Super Eagles to beat Uruguay in their second Group B match

Lagos in the eyes of an American scholar

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

For two months, an American scholar, Kimberli Gant, of the University of Texas in Austin, United States, was on residency at Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Arts Foundation (OYASAF) in Lagos. She trave

Lagos lawmaker canvasses establishment of e-governance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sultan Adeniji-Adele,on Tuesdayin Lagos said there was an urgent need to integrate e-governance in all public agencies, to improve service delivery.read

Lagos markets shut for Mogaji

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

All major markets in Lagos were on Tuesday shut in honour of the late Abibat Mogaji, the president general of Market Associations in Nigeria, as consumers who went to markets to buy goods returned emp

Lagos markets shut in honor of Tinubu's mother, Mogaji

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

All major markets in Lagos Metropolis wereon Tuesdayshut in honour of the late Abibat Mogaji who was the Iyaloja-General of Lagos State.read more

Land rights help Africa feed itself

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:45:01 +0000

Laws that protect traditional farmers from corporate land grabs can help African agriculture to reach its potential.

Lekoil to acquire 6.5% interest in Aje field

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

Lekoil 113, a subsidiary of Lekoil Nigeria Limited, an indigenous independent exploration and production company has agreed to acquire a 6.502 per cent participating interest in Oil Mining Lease (OML)

Lions pride wounded ahead of first Australia test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Ian Ransom CANBERRA (Reuters) - If managing players' fitness and keeping morale high are the ultimate balancing act for a long and arduous rugby tour, British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatl

London 2012 medallists target Worlds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Great Britain include 28 medallists from the 2012 London Paralympics in their team for the 2013 World Championships.

Loose cannon Pearce pays the price

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

As Stuart Pearce exits England's youth set-up, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the way forward for the Under-21s.

Low budgets for medical schools worries Odusote

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:04:01 +0000

Former Director, Human Resources, West African Health Organisation, Prof. Kayode Odusote, has said that medical schools are grossly under funded by the Federal Government. Odusote, who was the guest s

Madman' Guardiola Primed For Bayern Hotseat

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Pep Guardiola will give his first press conference as Bayern Munich boss next Monday -- and in German -- having been declared by the coach he replaces the right man to lead the Champions League winner

Mali Signs Deal with Tuareg Separatist Rebels

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Mali Signs Deal with Tuareg Separatist Rebels

Mali signs peace deal with Tuareg

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Mali's government signs a peace deal with Tuareg rebels to end conflict in the north in the run-up to elections next month.

Mali, Tuareg rebels sign accord

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:07:02 +0000

The nation of Mali, which lost half its territory last year to rebels, signed an accord Tuesday with Tuareg separatists who still control the countrys northernmost province, paving the way for the Mal

Maradona in China compensation win

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

Diego Maradona wins compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.

Mariah Carey shows off her 43 year old bikini body

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Hot bod!

Market Gains N5.2tn as Dangote Marks First Anniversary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Market Gains N5.2tn as Dangote Marks First Anniversary

Marketer, cargo surveyor arraigned over subsidy fraud

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Managing Director of Stonebridge Oil Limited, Samuel Owa was, Tuesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos by the Special Fraud Unit, SFU, of the Police over alleged economic crime and frau

Marriage crashes over husbands inability to satisfy wife in bed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

An Agege Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday dissolved a seven-year-old marriage of an office assistant who said that her husband was unable to satisfy in bed

Martinez Takes Over At Valladolid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Former Levante boss Juan Ignacio Martinez has been named as the new boss of Spanish top flight side Valladolid, the club announced.read more

Massachusetts police search NFL player's home in homicide probe: report

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Reuters) - Massachusetts State Police searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected homicide, according to ABC News. Hernandez was

Medical council prosecutes 10 fake doctors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:04:01 +0000

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, on Tuesday, said it was currently prosecuting over 10 fake medical doctors that were apprehended at various times while disguising as practitioners. Registra

Medical doctor kidnapped in Port Harcourt

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

A medical doctor, Didi Chukwuemeka, has been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. His armed captors took him away to an unknown destination and they are said to be asking for N50million r

Meet Gwargwada's 'village doctor

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

In one of the remotest communities in the capital city, a young man has continued to bring succour to sick residents despite constraining factors.Read More...

Mexico players stress need to improve against Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The CONCACAF champions must step it up against the host nation after losing their opening game to Italy.

Miami beat San Antonio in overtime to force Game Seven

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat produced an extraordinary comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime early on Wednesday to force a decisive seventh game in the National Basketball Ass

Microsoft extends 9jApps contest for developers deadline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

The software giant, Microsoft Nigeria has formally announced the extension of its 9jApps contest deadline which originally ended on June 14, 2013 till July 19, 2013.

Migrating to 'Everything over IP' ' can your network handle the pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:58:01 +0000

Converged communications open up a host of opportunities for businesses, and IP is often seen as the ultimate solution to bringing various communication media together. From voice and data to video,..

Minister blames security lapses on lack of forensic laboratories

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

AS Nigerians continue to worry about the security of their lives and property, the Minister of Police Affairs, Capt. Caleb Olubolade, has said that a major hitch in tackling the situation is the absen

Ministry of Commtech to hold stakeholders forum

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

The Ministry of Communication Technology has concluded arrangements to hold a Stakeholders Forum tagged Connected for Growth

Mista Backs Negredo To Replace Falcao

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Former Atletico Madrid player Mista Martinez believes Sevillas Alvaro Negredo would be a suitable replacement for Radamel Falcao.read more

MLS Preview: Chicago Fire - Colorado Rapids

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Rapids play their first game since trading veteran midfielder Pablo Mastroeni to the LA Galaxy, kicking off a three-game road trip at Toyota Park.

MLS Preview: LA Galaxy - Portland Timbers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

Portland hasn't lost in 13 matches coming into the home of the two-time MLS Cup champions, where it has lost every match.

MLS Preview: Montreal Impact - Houston Dynamo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

East-leading Montreal welcomes Houston, a team that could put itself in a contender's position with a win in Quebec.

MLS Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps - Chivas USA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

Chivas USA's last win came against Vancouver, 11 games ago. The Goats are last in the West and have new coach Jose Luis Real in charge for this match.

Mobil Oil Nigeria is Yet to Realise Potentials

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Mobil Oil Nigeria is Yet to Realise Potentials

Mogaji: More condolences pour in for Tinubu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Associates of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu have condoled with him on the death of his mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji.

Mogaji: When Honouring the Dead Inflicts Pain on the Living

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Mogaji: When Honouring the Dead Inflicts Pain on the Living

Mom, child held in 'subhuman' captivity

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

A mentally disabled woman and her daughter were held in an Ohio apartment crowded with people and animals for more than a year, forced to perform manual labor and threatened with dogs and snakes to ke

Montreal mayor resigns after arrest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum resigns, a day after his arrest on 14 fraud charges, the latest scandal to hit Canadian local politics.

More trouble for Bieber

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

The singer-heartthrob was reportedly involved in an accident in Los Angeles on Monday night involving a pedestrian.

Moreno expecting Sevilla talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Sevilla fullback Alberto Moreno says he is expecting to hold talks with the club in the near future to discuss his future.read more

MotoGP grid set to increase in 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

The MotoGP grid could increase to 28 bikes for 2014, with Italians Aprilia possibly increasing their involvement.

Mubarak still in jail despite court ruling

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:45:01 +0000

A misdemeanor court in Egypt decided to release former president Hosni Mubarak on one charge, but the former ruler remains in jail on other counts, his lawyer said.

My suspension from PDP, a ruse ' Orubebe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, was unsettled recently when the PDP local government chapter in Burutu, Delta State, announced his suspension from the party

N500m libel suit against Google: Court to determine jurisdiction

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

Lagos High Court, Igbosere,on Tuesdayadjourned a N500 million libel suit against Google Incorporation, for hearing of motion challenging the court's jurisdiction to hear the matter.read more

N560m Confirmed Missing From Kaduna SURE-P Funds, Assembly Declares Vote Of No Confidence On Former Finance Commissioner Ayuba

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SaharaReporters, New York A report of an Ad-hoc committee of the Kaduna State House of Assemblys released today has confirmed last weeks report by SaharaReports of the looting of the Subsidy Reinve

N70,000 mysteriously turns to pieces of paper

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Pension money withdrawn from a second generation bank by a 24-year-old woman for the upkeep of his ailing father mysteriously turned to pieces of newspapers after she alighted from a commercial taxi i

NAICOM: Only Five Insurers Submitted 2012 Financial Reports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

NAICOM: Only Five Insurers Submitted 2012 Financial Reports

Nasarawa killings: Maku, Ewuga, others shun peace meeting

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

LafiaA peace meeting called by Governor Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State to find an end to the protracted crisis which has led to the killing of hundreds of people, including 103 security men recently

NATO Hands over Security to Afghans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

NATO Hands over Security to Afghans

Navy arrests 6 alleged fake personnel in Lagos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Nigerian Navy has arrested six persons, among them, a student of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, FCFMT, who were allegedly parading themselves as naval personnel, in Apapa

Navy arrests one for bunkering

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

THE Nigerian Navy in Calabar has arrested a suspected oil thief and impounded a large wooden canoe containing 150 drums of petroleum products.The arrest was effected yesterday by men of the Navy on a

Navy nabs suspected pipeline vandal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

The patrol team of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Victory, has arrested Orok Okon, member of a gang that specialised in oil pipeline vandalism. Okon, 35, was arrested on Tuesday along the Calabar waterwa

NBA backs INEC to disqualify politicians over violation of electoral law

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has endorsed the move by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify any politician caught in the act of campaigning outside the time frame st

NCC says 34.5m subscribers in Nigeria use data on Internet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

Only 34,471,520 customers out of the 114.172 million active subscribers on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks use data.

NCC takes copyright awareness campaign to secondary schools

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:26:01 +0000

AS part of measures to inculcate copyright knowledge in children, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has extended its copyright awareness campaign to secondary schools to sensitize students on th

NCC takes copyright awareness campaign to secondary schools

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:31:01 +0000

NDA golf club defeats Wuyep 13-8

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Golf Club at the weekend defeated Wuyep Lakeside Golf Club 13-8 to emerge winner of the WLGC Golf tournament at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna. The one-day to

NDLEA arrests businessman for being in possession of hard drugs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:01 +0000

Spokesman National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, said that a suspected businessman was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, in possession of 12

NDLEA nabs 19 drug barons in Kebbi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

Kebbi State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mr.Ulo Okon, says the agency has arrested 19 suspected drug barons in the state.Read More...

NECO says over 1.5 million students are currently sitting for its examinations

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The National Examinations Council (NECO), says over 1.5 million candidates are currently sitting for the examination nationwide which started on June 1.read more

NERC says 10 NIPP stations will be completed in 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)on Tuesdaysaid 10 National Independent Power Projects (NIPP) would be ready and connected to the national grid before the end of April, 2014.read mo

Net giants: We'll curb child porn

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Internet giants signed up Tuesday to a "zero tolerance" approach to images of child sexual abuse, as the British government announced a new, tougher strategy to find and block illegal conten

Netizens decry treatment of dying dolphin

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:01 +0000

A dolphin who died in the southern Chinese city of Sanya Monday has sparked nationwide anger after pictures surfaced of tourists near the shore mistreating and posing with the dying animal were spread

New Music: DJ Soupamodel Feat. Vector ' Take Over

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

After releasing her 1st two singles, Number featuring Day 26 and Ms. international featuring Beenie Man and Wizkid, world renowned female producer and Africas 1st female DJ releases her 3rd single off

New States Will Be Created before 2015, Says Eze

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

New States Will Be Created before 2015, Says Eze

New Video: Sefiya - Under

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Sexy and petite model-cum-singer Sefiya whose song Under has been tearing up the airwaves and clubs has finally dropped the official video for the blockbuster song. Last week she dropped a sneak previ

New York royalty: Beyonc shows some skin as she clinks champagne with Jay-Z at his 40/40 club anniversary party (PHOTOS)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

His 40/40 club has been going strong for ten whole years and Jay-Z was in the mood to celebrate. The rapper was joined by his glamorous wife Beyonc and the pair toasted their success with a party at t

Newcastle confirm Kinnear return

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Newcastle appoint Joe Kinnear as their director of football, saying his "experience will be of great benefit to the club".

Nexim Bank and Structural Transformation of Nigeria's Economy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:44:02 +0000

Nigeria is the natural leader of Africa. For decades, our dear country has been Africas foremost producer and 8th world largest exporter of crude oil to the international market. Nigeria is strategica

NFF joins issue with Gaiya

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked comments by Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Sports, Hon. Godfrey Ali Gaiya on the bonus issue of the Senior National Team, Super Eagles.

NFF joins issue with Gaiya

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked comments by Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Sports, Hon. Godfrey Ali Gaiya on the bonus issue of the Senior National Team, Super Eagles.read mor

NGF Crisis: Jang fails to win new convert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

STRONG indications emerged yesterday that the reconciliation move by governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State to bring pro- Chibuike Amaechi to his camp may have failed.

NGF crisis: LP chieftain expresses dismay over Mimikos role

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

By Emeka Mamah

NGO sensitises, distributes condom to reduce risk of HIV infections

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:01 +0000

Ms Oluwakemi Gbadamosi, Advocacy Manager, AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF), on Tuesday said the organisation sensitised and distributed condoms to the people to check the rate of new HIV infections.r

NHS watchdog faces 'cover-up' claim

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

England's healthcare regulator may have covered up knowledge of its own failings after a series of baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital, a report says.

Nigella Lawson 'choke': Saatchi warned

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Charles Saatchi told a London newspaper Tuesday that he went to police voluntarily over an incident in which he grabbed his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, by the throat to avoid it "hanging

Nigeria borders still porous 'Comptroller

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

The Kaduna State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Hamman Abdullahi Yerima, said yesterday that Nigeria's borders are still porous and are a haven for more illigal migrants.R

Nigeria Drops Arms Charges against Nine Russians

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Nigeria Drops Arms Charges against Nine Russians

Nigeria has only 3,500 insurance professionals

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

Nigeria has only 3,500 insurance professionals out of a population of over 160 million, the new President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria Mr Fatai Lawal has said. Describing the figure

Nigeria has over 1,499 illegal entry routes Interior Minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

INTERIOR Minister, Abba Moro, yesterday, disclosed that there were over 1,499 irregular/illegal and 84 regular/legal officially identified entry routes into the country.

Nigeria in space by 2015, says Ewa

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Ita Okon Ewa, has said that plans have been perfected to send the first Nigerian into space by 2015.

Nigeria league star of the week: John Uche

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:04:01 +0000

Kaduna United goal-scoring defender John Uche is the MTNFootball.com Nigeria league star of Week 19.

Nigeria militants kill school pupils

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

Suspected Boko Haram militants in Nigeria kill at least nine school children, in what survivors suggest is a response to growing vigilante groups.

Nigeria to host ARS African Championship

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

FOR the first time in three years, Nigeria will this year host the yearly Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) African Championship with teams from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Kenya among others participating.As the to

Nigeria to leverage on Turkish thermal, hydro expertise

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has said that Nigeria in its quest for new energy mix would leverage on Turkish expertise in Thermal and Hydro power sources.

Nigeria's bond market: Emerging allure for investors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:01 +0000

THE outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting and the press conference that will be addressed today by its chairman, Ben Bernanke, may offer more clarity on Foreign Portfolio Investments [FPIs] strategy

Nigeria, 15 others jostle for slots at 2014 Youth Olympics qualifiers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

TEAM Nigeria will join 15 other nations in the first qualifiers for the table tennis event of 2014 World Youth Olympic Games, which serves off today in Egypt.Ismaili, a city in northeastern part of Eg

Nigeria: French Sailor Freed after Pirate Attack

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Nigeria: French Sailor Freed after Pirate Attack

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Nigeria: French Sailor Freed after Pirate Attack

Nigerians drinking germs, diseases from rivers, streams

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

Former Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Prof. Bashir Ibrahim has warned Nigerians to stop drinking water from rivers and stream, saying that those sources of water are full of germs and diseases.Re

Nigerias bond market: Emerging allure for investors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

THE outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting and the press conference that will be addressed today by its chairman, Ben Bernanke, may offer more clarity on Foreign Portfolio Investments [FPIs] strategy

NIMET cautions Gombe residents over severe thunderstorm

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Gombe State office, has advised Gombe residents to retreat to safe places whenever there is a thunderstorm.read more

NIMET cautions Gombe residents over severe thunderstorm

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Gombe State office, has advised Gombe residents to retreat to safe places whenever there is a thunderstorm.Read More...

Nine-year-old's tale of adventure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

Book review Title: Arthur Becomes King Author: Berith Christian Illustrator: Deinyefa Leghemo Reviewer: Evelyn Osagie Publisher: Ochado Platinum Nig. Ltd (2013) Looking for an exciting story to read

NITDA powers Senators on ICT-driven legislation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

In a move to digitalize the Nigerian law making process, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has begun an ICT training programme for the Senate in Abuja.

NLNG goes to court over levies dispute with NIMASA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

NIGERIA LNG Limited (NLNG) Tuesday filed a case in the Federal High Court, Lagos, against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), seeking judicial clarity and interpretation o

NLNG sues NIMASA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited yesterday filed a case at the Federal High Court, Lagos against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) seeking judicial interp

NLNG Sues NIMASA over Disputed Levies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

NLNG Sues NIMASA over Disputed Levies

Nnajis power generating firm begins operation in Aba

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

UMUAHIA A power generating firm, Geometric Power System, owned by former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji will begin generation and distribution of power in Aba next month.

NNPC official jailed, released, re-arrested for pipeline vandalisation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

Operatives of the Special Task Force on Anti-Pipeline Vandalism unit have re-arrested a former staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Bashiru Majiyagbe who had been jailed five y

No Romance Without Education' Watch the Battabox Video ' 'Are Nigerians Education Snobs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

There are some words and usage of some words that just scream Nigerian! Graduate is one of them. Think about it, Are you a graduate' is something you hear often around these parts.Anyway, the Bat

North: Its Morally Wrong for Jonathan to Contest in 2015

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

North: Its Morally Wrong for Jonathan to Contest in 2015

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) ' The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, of

NSCDC apprehends 2 suspected pipeline vandals in Plateau

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) saidon Tuesdaythat it apprehended two suspected pipeline vandals in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.read more

NSE, NASD and Emerging Battle in the Capital Market

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

NSE, NASD and Emerging Battle in the Capital Market

Nsukka loses N20m monthly to ghost teachers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Nsukka Local Government Council in Enugu State has admitted losing N20 million monthly to ghost primary school teachers.

NURTW boss killing: Police nab nine suspects

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

The Oyo State Police Command yesterday disclosed that it has arrested nine suspects in connection with the killing of the unit chairman of the Agbeni branch of the National Union of Road Transport Wor

NWC members beg Jonathan for appointments

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

Out-of-favour members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday night begged President Goodluck Jonathan to reward them with political appointments. The eight member

Nwosu dubs Eagles selfish

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Former Golden Eaglets coach, Henry Nwosu has said Super Eagles were wasteful at goal in their first group game against Tahiti at the ongoing 2013 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil.

Obama Sees Iran's Election of Moderate as Hopeful Sign

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Obama Sees Iran's Election of Moderate as Hopeful Sign

Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

BERLIN (AP) ' President Barack Obama on Wednesday will renew his call to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles, including a proposed one-third reduction in U.S. and Russian arsenals, a senio

Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

US President Barack Obama arrives in Berlin at the start of a visit during which he will address crowds at the city's famous Brandenburg Gate.

Obi donates 200 SUVs to Anambra monarchs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State yesterday presented 200 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) to all traditional rulers in the state. He said the gesture, which was free from any charge, was in recognition

Odegbami commends Super Eagles' rebuilding process

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

A former Green Eagles Captain Segun Odegbami yesterday acknowledged the bold strides being taken by the Super Eagles as the rebuilding process continues.Read More...

Oduamadi believes best yet to come

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Super Eagles winger, Nnamdi Oduamadi believes he is yet to achieve the peak of his powers playing for the African champions.

Oduamadi gets Milan recall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Nnamdi Oduamadi described his hat-trick against Tahiti at the Fifa Confederations Cup as massive and says it is the reward of hard work.

Oduamadi Hits Hat-trick in Eagles' 6-1 Demolition of Tahiti

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Oduamadi Hits Hat-trick in Eagles' 6-1 Demolition of Tahiti

Oduamadi tops FIFA Castro Index after first group games

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

AFTERa colourful and exciting first round of 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup matches that featured a flurry of goals, it is perhaps no surprise to see a couple of forwards at the top of the Castrol Index

Oduamadi wants more goals after Confeds Cup hat-trick

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:03:01 +0000

Nigeria hat-trick hero Nnamdi Oduamadi has said he wishes to score more goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

Oduamadi, Balotelli top FIFAs performance index

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

After a colourful and exciting first round of FIFA Confederations Cup matches that featured a flurry of goals, it is perhaps no surprise to see a couple of forwards at the top of the Castrol Index. Al

Ogbonda:Lessons from the governors election

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

IT is disquieting; deeply disquieting that something significant happened in Nigeria a few weeks ago, and what has been noticed is the superficial debates that trailed it. I mean the Nigerian Governor

Oh no, we can't watch! Fashion designer, Roberto Cavalli, 72, is given a deserved wash down by his much younger girlfriend (PHOTOS)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

It may look like glamorous Lina Nilson is providing community service aboard an exotic retirement boat. But the brunette beauty who is in her 20s is actually helping her boyfriend Roberto Cavalli sh

Oil spill ravages Rivers community

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

An oil spillage emanating from a pipeline belonging to a multinational company has occurred in Okochiri community in Okrika local Government area of Rivers State.Read More...

Oil workers protest failed Eleme-Onne link road

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

PORT HARCOURTNigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN have handed both the federal and the Rivers State G

Olowude: she was a matriach

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

Executive Vice Chairman of Industrial And General Insurance Plc (IGI), Mr. Remi Olowude, paid glowing tributes to the late Alhaja Mogaji. He described the deceased as a great matriarch and grassroots

Omonokhua: What is truth

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

THE judgement of Jesus by Pilate leaves us with a question that cries for an answer. In John 18, 37-38, Pilate said to Jesus, so you are a king then. Jesus answered; you say that I am a king. For this

On their way to die: This is how rapists and murderers are executed in Kuwait (Viewer Discretion)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

These haunting images show the last moments of two condemned criminals immediately before they were executed in Kuwait for crimes which have shocked the nation. Ahmad Abdulsalam al-Baili and Hajjaj Sa

Onyekakeyah: Imo, Okorocha and 2015

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

TWO developments in the countrys political arena have raised apprehension about what the future holds for Imo State, especially from 2015, should the Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, decides to take

Opposition Parties Agree on APC Interim Leadership

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Opposition Parties Agree on APC Interim Leadership

Optimism fading, Brazil protests put leaders on alert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

Osun 2014: Men, factors that 'll swing victory to PDP

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:09:01 +0000

2014 is definitely going to be a defining moment in the political history of Osun State where the springs live and virtue reigns. 2014 will separate the political 'boys' from the men and the

Osun urges people to donate blood voluntarily

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:15:02 +0000

Osun State indigenes have been urged to donate blood to government hospitals in the state for the benefit of patients who are receiving medical treatment and in dare need of blood to survive.Commissio

Our environment, our life

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

Last week, the Minister of Environment, Mrs Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia presented her score card to the nation. The score card which was a summary of activities undertaken by the ministry in the last two

Oya LIB readers, come and solve this brain test..:-)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Know the answer

Ozuobi: Transforming education sector in Abia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

EDUCATION is obviously the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world, says the great freedom fighter and legend Dr. Nelson Mandela. But how far have we as a people and a nation strived

Pakistan funeral bomb kills 28

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

At least 28 people, including a newly-elected lawmaker, are killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral in north-west Pakistan, officials say.

Panic over performance evaluation for judges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:01 +0000

THERE were strong indications that the decision to terminate the appointments of any judge found to have under-performed by the Performance Evaluation Committee may be causing panic among judges acros

Panic over performance evaluation for judges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

Patience should stay out of Jonathan/Amaechi feud ' Tsav

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

Wife of President Goodluck Jona-than, Dame Patience, must learn to stay out of the feud between her husband and Governor Rotimi Amaechi of River State, or in the alternative, wait for 2015 to come so

PDP crisis: I won't resign, says Tukur

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Bamanga Tukur vowed yesterday to cling on to his job, amid call for his resignation. Tukur declared at the Presidential Villa in Abuja that he has no plan to qu

PDP CRISIS: I wont resign Tukur

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:34:01 +0000

Intense horse trading was on last night to determine the fate of embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

PDP crisis: Tukur meets Jonathan, says he won't resign

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:01 +0000

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Pearce to Leave as England U21 Coach

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Pearce to Leave as England U21 Coach

Pearce to leave as England U21 coach

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce will not be offered a new contract by the FA when his deal expires this month.

Pele - Neymar has to improve

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Brazilian legend Pele believes Barcelonas new recruit Neymar has to improve to succeed in Europe.read more

Peters sure Eagles will overcome Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:19:01 +0000

ONE of the newly appointed Technical Directors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Coach James Peter is confident that the Super Eagles will do well in the next two group matches to pick one of

Peters sure Eagles will overcome Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:19:01 +0000

ONE of the newly appointed Technical Directors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Coach James Peters, is confident that the Super Eagles will do well in the next two group matches to pick one o

Peters sure Eagles will overcome Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

Peters sure Eagles will overcome Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

ONE of the newly appointed Technical Directors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Coach James Peter is confident that the Super Eagles will do well in the next two group matches to pick one of

Photos: Julius Agwu and wife Ibiere expecting second baby

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Julius Agwu and wife Ibiere are expecting their second child. Ibiere is already showing (peep the bump in the photos above taken this weekend at Elenu's wedding). The couple welcomed their first

Picture of 2015 is getting clearer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:01 +0000

Statement by Justice, Development and Peace Commission on the state of the nation in commemoration of Peoples' Democracy Day on June 12, 2013.NIGERIANS thought that they had passed these ugly roa

Picture of 2015 is getting clearer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:32:02 +0000

Statement by Justice, Development and Peace Commission on the state of the nation in commemoration of Peoples Democracy Day on June 12, 2013.NIGERIANS thought that they had passed these ugly roads sev

Pictures: Wacky dog grooming designs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

Sharks, tigers and robots on display at US dog grooming contest

Pillars first round champions

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Kano Pillars on Sunday held on to top spot in the Nigeria league to end the first round champions after a 2-0 win over El Kanemi.

Pirates Look To Mozambique

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Orlando Pirates may head to Mozambique for part of their pre-season as the players return to work today.read more

Plateau lawmaker revives infrastructure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

A lawmaker in Plateau State, Hon Clark Dabwan representing Mangu South constituency at the state House of Assembly, has lifted the spirits of his constituents. After noting the extent of infrastructur

Platini praises Israel as Spain take spoils once again

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel came in for warm praise from European football's supremo Michel Platini as the Euro Under-21 football championships ended with Spain thrashing Italy 4-2

Playing politics on Mandela's health

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

Let me warn without equivocation that I would personally raise a million Julius Malema to deal with President Jacob Zuma if anything bad happens to the Great Madiba. From experience, Zuma had enough t

Police arraign estate agent over alleged N600,000 fraud

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

LagosA 56-year-old estate agent, Segun Alade, was Tuesday, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court, sitting in Ikeja, for allegedly obtaining N600,000 from one Adesanya Adegbesan, under the pretence

Police arrest nine over murder of NURTW leader

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested nine suspects for alleged involvement in the killing of one of the leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Rafiu Adebayo, in Ibadan.

Police didnt kill our student Kwara Poly

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic have reacted to media reports that a student of the institution was killed by a police escort of one of the banks in the state on May 28, 2013.

Police nab undergraduate students over murder

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Detectives from the FCT command have arrested two undergraduate students for alleged murder and armed robbery charges.Read More...

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) ' State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industr

Police: Attacker saws off own hands

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

A 59-year-old man lay bloody on the driveway. His son stood nearby, both his hands cut off at the wrist.

Poly-tricks and belly politics

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

APPARENTLY, the battle in Nigeria today is between those who want to keep the status quo (the political dominance of a region and religion) at all cost, and those who want a new Nigeria where merit, h

Portuguese firm eyes cash-less market

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

In furtherance of cash-less banking, a Portuguese firm, SIBS International, has begun technology transfer to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The firm's Managing Director, Pedro

President Jonathan Reverses Decision To Fire PDP Chairman, Bamanga Tukur

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SaharaReporters, New York In a case of the hunter becoming the hunted, President Goodluck Jonathan has succumbed to pressure and backed off from getting rid of the chairman of the Peoples Democrati

Prestige Assurance Gives Update on Dana Air Crash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Prestige Assurance Gives Update on Dana Air Crash

Pro Amaechi governors shun meeting with Jonathan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Governors in support of governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday night shunned a meeting with President Goodluck convened at the state house in Abuja

Protecting religious rights at Rivers State University

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:57:01 +0000

This paper last week featured an in-depth report of it said was the denial of a place of worship for Muslim students of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Read More...

Protest rocks Delta community

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

It was pandemonium Tuesday in Oghara, headquarters of Ethiope West Local Government Area, as youths numbering over 1000 went on rampage, protesting the arrest of one of their members, who they identif

Protests Spread Throughout Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Protests Spread Throughout Brazil

Prove Mismanagement against Me, Orji Tells Critics

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Prove Mismanagement against Me, Orji Tells Critics

Putin Torpedoes G8 Efforts to Push Out Assad

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Putin Torpedoes G8 Efforts to Push Out Assad

Q&A with Eleazar Rodgers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:03:01 +0000

MTNFootball sat down for an exclusive interview with Mamelodi Sundowns striker Eleazar Rodgers to reflect on his debut season at the club.

Queen Globe 2013: 10designers, 30models 4Queens 1Runway 1Event

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Sinatra Entertainment presents the Queen Globe Pageant on Saturday 27th July 2013. Theme: Queen Globe Storm the Runway! The competition will crown 4 queens; each of whom will represent Nigeria at the

Quick visit to mum puts Li Na right

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart' Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated a 12-hour flight from P

Quota (Unity schools) / merit = mediocrity

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:10:01 +0000

{jathumbnail off}Federal character has come under criticism after recently released results for candidates in unity colleges showed large merit score differences among states.The scores considered me

Rallying Southern Kaduna behind APC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Rallying Southern Kaduna behind APC

Ramos relishing challenge of facing Spain in U-20 World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The young Americans open their World Cup journey with a daunting task against tournament favorite Spain.

Reality star Evelyn Lozada's headbutt injury photos surface

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Last year NFL player Chad Johnson was arrested for head butting his then wife, reality star Evelyn Lozada after the couple got into an argument over a condom receipt Evelyn found in his car trunk just

Rector harps on poor training of LG workers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

Low productivity occasioned by poor training of local government workers is responsible for poor development at the grassroots, Rector, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi, Mr Dauda Gyemang has sai

Refugee numbers 'highest since 1994

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, the highest number since 1994, with the conflict in Syria a major new factor.

Remembering culture patriarch Olusola

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:26:01 +0000

A LARGE turn-out is expected at the inaugural memorial lecture in honour of the late broadcaster, arts patriarch and conflict resolution expert, Chief Segun Olusola who passed on June 21, 2012 at age

Remembering culture patriarch Olusola

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:31:01 +0000

A LARGE turn-out is expected at the inaugural memorial lecture in honour of the late broadcaster, arts patriarch and conflict resolution expert, Chief Segun Olusola who passed on June 21, 2012 at age

Remembering not to forget (2)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:01 +0000

June 12 then and nowTHERE are those who still persist in asking why June 12 continues to endure in our collective memory. Why has it refused to go away' What is the fuss about this date'To b

Remembering not to forget (2)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:32:02 +0000

June 12 then and nowTHERE are those who still persist in asking why June 12 continues to endure in our collective memory. Why has it refused to go away' What is the fuss about this date'To b

Remon - Zidane Not Ready For Madrid Pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Former Real Madrid manager Mariano Garcia Remon believes Zinedine Zidane is not ready to manage the club.read more

Report: Now, N. Korea wants to talk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:01 +0000

North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the United States to "ease tensions in the Korean Peninsula," its state news agency reported early Sunday.

Reps slam contractor, order him to resume work on abandoned Ikorodu Sagamu road

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The House of Representatives Committee on Works, yesterday, asked a contractor, Impresit Bakolori Plc, that abandoned Ikorodu-Sagamu road for two years to activate the contractual agreements or face t

Reps' proposed Impeachment How-to 101

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

The legendary Bill Shankly managed Liverpool Football Club during their heydays in the 1970's. Back then just like Manchester United today, Liverpool won everything in sight. During an interview

Resident doctors threaten strike over poor funding

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:04:01 +0000

Strike looms in hospitals as the National Association of Resident Doctors has warned of an impending national strike over alleged poor funding of their residency training by the Federal Government. Th

Restless ghosts of the Civil Service to rest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:02 +0000

Who will lay the restless ghosts of Nigeria's civil service to rest' For almost as long as I can remember, these 'invisible' ghosts have been on the prowl, weighing down the public

Ribery, Benzema prostitution trial adjourned

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl was adjourned for procedural reasons on Tuesday until 2014. Benzema, a Real

Rider arraigned over alleged theft of tricycle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A 25-year-old man, Ifeanyi Amahiri,on Tuesdayappeared before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court over alleged theft of a tricycle valued at N580, 000.read more

Robbing Addo/Badore to pay Ajah

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:01 +0000

As a resident of Ajah axis of Lagos since the mid-2000's when setting out for daily activities in the morning used to be terribly nightmarish, it was with a sigh of relief that I received the new

Room To Meddle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

SHOCKS over the United States Governments order that Nigeria has to improve ports security or face sanctions stoppage of vessels sailing to Nigerian ports are indicative that Nigerians do not fully

Rousseff salutes Brazil protests, cities cut bus fares

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Todd Benson SAO PAULO (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday sought to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping Brazil, acknowledging the need for better public services and more respons

Rugby: Lions lose unbeaten record

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

The British and Irish Lions' dream of going unbeaten in their tour of Australia was shattered in Canberra as provincial side ACT Brumbies won a tight game 14-12.

Russia does not believe U.S. evidence on use of chemical weapons in Syria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

Russia believes that U.S. findings on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria are unsubstantiated and insists on an independent investigation, a Senior Russian Diplomat saidon Tuesday.read more

Russian Duma backs gay adoption ban

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

MPs in Moscow back a bill banning adoption of Russian orphans by foreign gay couples and by foreign singles from countries allowing gay marriage.

Ruto trial: ICC in video-link ruling

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000

The International Criminal Court rules Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto only needs to be "physically present" at key sessions of his trial.

Rwanda: government looks to cement Smart Days initiative

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:58:01 +0000

The New Times reports that the Rwandan government has initiated an information service delivery chain, based on the application of ICT towardssocio-economic development, which is expected to be...

Ryte Internet firm to focus on online infrastructure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

RYTE Internet Technology, a Nigerian IT company, has launched its online sales services platform.Basically, its a scheme that promotes products and services online in the most cost efficient manner as

S/West PDP endorses Jonathan for second term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

THE South West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office, noting that he is constitutionally entitled to seek re-election.

Salute to a compatriot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:02 +0000

Rear Admiral Henry Babalola pays tribute to one of his course mates, (29 Regular Course), the late Commodore Jerumiah Olu Adetomiwa, who pass on recently On August 20, 1975, I was one of the 120 from

Saturn probe to acquire Earth image

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The Cassini probe in orbit around Saturn is going to picture the ringed planet in a special photo that also includes a distant Earth.

School gets electricity, water

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:05:01 +0000

As part of efforts to give back to its host community, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 23, renovated and donated items to Oke Ifako Nursery and Primary School. The pastor in charg

Scolari calls for calm from protestors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari calls for calm after demonstrations rock the country during the Confederations Cup.

Secret Lover' Singer Ezi Emela Hosts BBC Radio's 'Xtra Talent Show

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Ezi Emela is a rising UK-based Afro Pop starlet who has given us such enticing singles as Catch My Heart & Secret Lover featuring Skales. Over the past few weeks, she has been a guest DJ at BBC Ra

Security man arraigned for alleged criminal intimidation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The policeon Tuesdayarraigned one Bredan Okeke, 34, in an Abuja Grade Two Area Court in Kado for alleged criminal intimidation.read more

Seeing for Himself

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Seeing for Himself

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Seeing for Himself

Selma Blair abruptly exits 'Anger Management

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) ' Selma Blair is making a sudden exit from the Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management."

Senate vs. Dame Jonathan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:02:02 +0000

Senate rejects N4b First Ladies' House fund, but for a wrong reason No taking a bow here and no plaudits for the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because it seems to have only scorched t

Sevilla chief calls on Liverpool to up Alberto offer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Liga club's director of football, Ramon Verdejo, says a bigger bid will secure the player's move to Anfield.

Sevilla's Luna Set For Villa

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Sevilla have reportedly agreed a deal to sell young defender Antonio Luna to Premier League side Aston Villa.read more

Shareholders Canvass 3-year Tenure for Audit Committee

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Shareholders Canvass 3-year Tenure for Audit Committee

Shekarau: Obasanjo Created EFCC to Persecute Enemies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Shekarau: Obasanjo Created EFCC to Persecute Enemies

Shift to Windows platform has improved Nokias records

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

There is so much noise, particularly in the Nigerian market, about Nokias brand of windows phone tagged the Lumia portfolio. Even with the way the device maker is promoting the ranges, it creates a lo

SIBS boosts cash-less policy with new solution, infrastructure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:01 +0000

MOVING Nigeria's cash-less economy initiative forward, especially as it approaches second phase of the project, a global payment processing company, SIBS International has introduced new solution

SIBS boosts cash-less policy with new solution, infrastructure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

MOVING Nigerias cash-less economy initiative forward, especially as it approaches second phase of the project, a global payment processing company, SIBS International has introduced new solution that

Sickening: Teacher sexually abuses schoolgirl while his girlfriend watched and streamed it live online (PICTURED)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

A teacher who had sex with a damaged 15-year-old schoolgirl and streamed the sickening footage on the internet has been jailed. William Hanna, 63, and his girlfriend Diane Whitehouse, 58, degraded the

Single-term compromise

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:01 +0000

The single term proposed for president and governors may not take immediate effect, not least because legal arguments would be on the side of whoever sees it as an encroachment on their constitutional

Skye Bank, Penya Barca in Strategic Partnership

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Skye Bank, Penya Barca in Strategic Partnership

Skype officially launches Video Messaging

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:58:01 +0000

Instant communication company Skype announced yesterday that users will now be able to engage in video messaging. Users will be able to record a video message and send it to a contact as an instant...

Soccer's push for Israel peace

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

"I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from

Soccer-Japan coach singles out Pirlo for special attention

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

(Fixes dateline, no change to text) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 18 (Reuters) - Japan must close down Andrea Pirlo if they want to defeat Italy and prolong their participation in this year�

Sony confirms Amazing Spider-Man 3 and 4

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:25:01 +0000

Sony Pictures has confirmed two more movies in its The Amazing Spider-Man franchise to be released in 2016 and 2018.

Sorry, no cervical cancer vaccine for Nigerian women Donors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:04:01 +0000

There seems to be more trouble ahead as Nigeria has been disqualified from benefitting from subsidised vaccine for cervical cancer, BUKOLA ADEBAYO reports It is a fallacy to say that cervical cancer i

South African legal market continues to attract international interest to me Taxation: We have Appeal Court backing to practise ICAN Concerned by the spate of misleading reports in the media following the Court of Appeal ruling that its members can

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:25:01 +0000

Baker & McKenzie and Linklaters LLP are the newest firms to expand into South Africa following a recent wave of international firms launching into the region including Norton Rose and Fasken Marti

South African legal market continues to attract international interest to me Taxation: We have Appeal Court backing to practise ICAN Concerned by the spate of misleading reports in the media following the Court of Appeal ruling that its members can

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:25:01 +0000

Baker & McKenzie and Linklaters LLP are the newest firms to expand into South Africa following a recent wave of international firms launching into the region including Norton Rose and Fasken Marti

South West PDP endorses Jonathan for second term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in 2015.

South West PDP endorses Jonathan for second term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:01 +0000

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),on Tuesdayendorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in 2015.read more

South-south, Middle Belt Elders Endorse Jonathan for Second Term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

South-south, Middle Belt Elders Endorse Jonathan for Second Term

South-West PDP backs Jonathan for second term

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

Group calls for removal of Tukur Sokoto party ex-boss hails lifting of suspension on WamakkoTHE South-West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan to r

Spain win Euro U-21 crown

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European U-21 championship final on Tuesday. The defending champions had little difficulty in bre

Spurs on brink of winning NBA title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs need to win one of their two remaining games against Miami to clinch the NBA Championship.

Standing Man' Leads Turkish Protest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Standing Man' Leads Turkish Protest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Standing Man' Leads Turkish Protest

Sterling Bank raises fund to increase market share

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The first step in this regard is a Rights Issue of N5, 888, 949, 162 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N2.12k per share. According to the rights circular made available at the companys completion boa

Sterling Bank Shops for N12.5bn from Shareholders

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Sterling Bank Shops for N12.5bn from Shareholders

Steve Carell's dating tips

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

Brad Pitt the slow running super-dad, Steve Carell's dating tips, Billy Crystal is back to animation!

STF rehabilitates bore holes in crisis ridden communities

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

The Special Task Force (STF) in Plateau State has commissioned 25 solar powered bore holes it rehabilitated in some crisis ridden communities of Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South Local Government Area

Stop patronising itinerant teachers, Sultan urges parents

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, on Tuesday urged parents to stop giving their children to itinerant teachers for Quranic education.

Stop the internet surveillance contract

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:18:01 +0000

THE House of Representatives took a bold and wise decision the other day when it unanimously adopted the motion to investigate the alleged award of a $40 million internet surveillance contract by the

Stop the internet surveillance contract

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:01 +0000

THE House of Representatives took a bold and wise decision the other day when it unanimously adopted the motion to investigate the alleged award of a $40 million internet surveillance contract by the

Suarez: Eagles will fall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez has boasted that the Super Eagles will suffer for the 2-1 defeat inflicted by Spain on the Uruguay when the champions of Africa and South Americans clash tomorrow in a Gro

Suicide pact' Girl and boy from same school are killed by train just outside a station (PICTURED)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

A teenage boy and girl from the same secondary school died last night after being hit by a train just outside a station in a suspected suicide pact. Charleigh Disbrey, 15, and Mert Karaoglan, 18,pupil

Sunny Jamaica cast into shadow after new drugs bust

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Alison Wildey LONDON (Reuters) - Jamaica, sunlit home of the world's finest sprinters, was cast into shadow on Tuesday after confirmation that the Caribbean island's most successful femal

Super Eagles arrive Salvador for Uruguay test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

African champions, Nigeria, have arrived in Salvador,north-eastern Brazil Tuesday afternoon ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions, Uruguay, on Thursday.The Eagles are perched a

SURE-P to provide Internet service to rural areas in Adamawa

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

The Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) is to provide Internet facilities in all the 266 wards in Adamawa.read more

Swift Networks plans LTE services with acquisition of 4G Business of DoPC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

AFTER several months of deliberation, Swift Networks Limited, a leading provider of wireless and fibre-based broadband services to businesses and residential users has announced the acquisition of the

Symantec advocates data protection law against smartphone boom

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

From available statistics, the use of smartphones would continue to increase globally in the coming years and Nigeria is one of the emerging ICT economies where the boom would pitch and apparently mak

Tahiti fought like lions Keshi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi applauded the Tahitians on Monday following their brave challenge to Nigeria in their Group B Confederations Cup tie. The Pacific Islanders, who were making their debu

Tahiti History-Maker Dreams Big

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Taliban claims responsibility for attack

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Four Americans were killed during a rocket attack at Bagram Air Base, outside of Kabul, a Pentagon official said Tuesday on the condition of anonymity.

Taliban Signals Readiness for Peace Talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Taliban Signals Readiness for Peace Talks

Tambuwal to Jonathan: I am Your Property

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Tambuwal to Jonathan: I am Your Property

Tanzania: Police Fire Teargas at Protesters Near Blast Site

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Tanzania: Police Fire Teargas at Protesters Near Blast Site

Taraba community relishes peace

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:01 +0000

Administrator reconciles warring residents One clear sign that peace has returned to the community is the resumption of its market. Traders at Ibi, one of the crises-torn local government councils in

Taxation: Under-explored elixir for growth

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000

DESPITE the alleged and assessed fiscal irresponsibility, rising recurrent expenditure and overheads that have hallmarked the nations journey to development, revenue generation is still topping the gl

TCN deploys new technology for monitoring transmission lines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has engaged an international information communication technology firm, Penuel Consulting for the management and monitoring of transmission lines around the c

Tech companies jockey to be most transparent

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:42:02 +0000

Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley.

Tech-Heads, Have You Got What it Takes for the 'mAgri Challenge'' Be a Part of the World Bank's InfoDev Innovative Competition Today

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

InfoDev (Information for Development program) is a special initiative of the World Bank along with other international development organizations with a focus on information and technologies. The idea

Techno unveils new android phone in Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:01 +0000

TECHNO Mobile, a leading mobile phone brand in Nigerian market, has introduced its new Android Smartphone called Tecno Phantom A into the Nigerianmobile market.According to the firm, the designed for

Techno unveils new android phone in Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

TECHNO Mobile, a leading mobile phone brand in Nigerian market, has introduced its new Android Smartphone called Tecno Phantom A into the Nigerianmobile market.According to the firm, the designed for

TECNO joins Android fray with Phantom A

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

TECNO Mobile on Monday in Lagos unveiled its latest Android smartphone series, Phantom A into the Nigeria market. With the new product designed to battle Samsung galaxy tab, the smart phone maker at t

Tehau, delivery driver, happy scoring landmark goal against Eagles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

BELO HORIZONTE (AFP) Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament in his sides 6-1 loss to Nigeria at

Telecoms operators urge subscribers to confirm, register SIMs before deadline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

WITH 11 days to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) deadline for the disconnection of all unregistered Subscribers Identification Modules (SIMs), telecommunications operators have called on t

Telly4 Africa celebrates Zeb Ejiro on E-Stars TV

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:12:02 +0000

For his immense contributions towards the growth, sustenance and global recognition of Nollywood, leading filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro, a force to reckon with in the industry, will take the centre stage this

Telly4 Africa serenades Zeb Ejiro on E-Stars TV

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

For his immense contributions towards the growth, sustenance and global recognition of Nollywood, one of its leading filmmakers, Zeb Ejiro, who is generally acknowledged as a force to reckon with in t

Tempers Flare Ahead Of Asian World Cup Qualifying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

An extraordinary row between South Korea and Iran highlights tensions in Asia's final World Cup qualifying group matches, with Australia also urging caution before trying to book their ticket to

Tennis: Venus out of Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000

Five-time champion Venus Williams has pulled out of next week's Wimbledon championships because of injury.

Tens Of Thousands Protest Confed Cup Costs In Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities Monday protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup and higher public transport costs, police said.read

Tenure conundrum

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:02:02 +0000

We reject the proposal for a single term six-year tenure for president and governor The recommendation of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution for a single term of six years for the

Terror financing: CBN to freeze accounts of non-compliant DNFBPs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:01 +0000

Against the backdrop of rising wave of financial crimes and terrorism in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, read the riot act on Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Profess

Terrorism: Jonathan Calls for Global Cooperation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Terrorism: Jonathan Calls for Global Cooperation

The Colourful Extravagance of the Owambe! Watch CNN's Vladimir Duthiers' Expose on the Lagos Party

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Aint no party like the Lagos party. Honestly and truly Lagosians love to party. The celebratory Nigerian spirit is absolutely infectious and it is so much so that it has crossed the international fron

The dominance challenges in telecoms sector

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

ADEYEMI ADEPETUN, in this report, x-rays the supposed dominance stance inNigerias telecoms sector. Excerpts:THE dust gathered by the recent declaration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

The Federal Government has appealed to state governments to take advantage of the surface water impounded in 200 dams across the country by constructing treatment and reticulation points as a means of expanding greater access to water for the citizen

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:01 +0000

The Jigawa government said had released N160 million for the upgrading of water pump stations in four major towns in the state.Read More...

The Making Season 2 ' Shoot 4: 'Genesis 2' by sEKu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

After a successful premier edition,BellaNaija Stylepresents another edition ofThe Making, a fashion and photography project initiated in 2011 to provide visibility for unknown creative designers and o

THE MEN THEY SAID DATED NADIA BUARI

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Recently the news broke out that Nollywood bad boy Jim Iyke is chopping Ghanaian Actress Nadia Buari . Several observers have since concluded that it was Nadia who pushed out Jim Iykes lover of four y

The Michaels: Hurting Islam

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

The appalling picture of a young black man with bloodied hands hacking down another person in the street of Woolwick was watched with disgust by millions.The victim, Lee Rigby, a British soldier has s

The state of tennis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

As its governing body is warned to increase participation or lose vital funding, BBC Sport looks at the state of tennis in Britain

The top 2013 travel spots in Europe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Paris and Rome are lovely this time of year, but they're also packed with summer travelers.

There ll be adequate funds for Lagos-Ibadan, Apapa-Oshodi roads Tambuwal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, has assured that lawmakers would ensure adequate funds for the fixing of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the 2014 budget.

Thiago hat-trick leads Spain to Euro Under-21 crown

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final on Tuesday. The defending

Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:26:01 +0000

A hat-trick by inspirational captain Thiago Alcantara saw Spain easily retain their European Under-21 title in Jerusalem on Tuesday with a 4-2 win over Italy.

Three Olympic Finalists Storm Calabar for Championships

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

Three Olympic Finalists Storm Calabar for Championships

Time to tackle challenges of land use

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

It is cropping season and a time to consider the lingering conflicts in Nigeria, between pastoralists (grazers) and farmers. The need for an end to conflicts between farmers and particularly cattle he

Timeless Love! Mathilda & Osa's Vintage Inspired Pre-Wedding Photoshoot | Fotos by Fola

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:01 +0000

Today we have Mathilda and Osa's pre-wedding shoot byFotos by Fola. Mathilda & Osa met at a party, after Osa sent a friend over to do some investigative work.Fotos by Folatook amazing shots a

Toge residents call for govt attention

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Residents of Toge community in Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC have appealed to the authorities to come to their aid in the area of good roads, modern infrastructure, health facilities and schools

Tonto Dike Thanks Her Bleaching Cream

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Nollywood most controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh seems to love creating unnecessary attention for herself. Remember, a couple of days back, she displayed on her Twitter timeline that mosquitoes had a

Top 10 performing stocks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:02 +0000

Among the top 10 performing stocks in the previous week were Academy Press, Paints & Coating Manufacturers Nigeria, PCNM, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals, Berger Paints Plc, Vitafoam Nigeria

Tornado touches down at Denver airport

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down over the east runways.

Towards the ILO centenary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

ILO was founded in 1919 after the destructive World War I. It upholds a vision of the world based on social justice. It marks 100th anniversary in the next 6 years; 2019. This year's 102th Sessio

Trader, 42, docked for allegedly duping savings contributor of N46,000

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A 42-year-old trader, Gloria Michael, who allegedly duped a contributor to a weekly savings of N46, 000, wason Tuesdaycharged before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court.read more

Traffic law difficult to enforce LASTMA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said it is very difficult to enforce the states traffic law because most of motorists are heady. The Director, Legal Services, Mrs. Margeret Adewale, said

Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley.

Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley.

Tuesday's Transfer Rumours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:03:01 +0000

MTNFootball rounds up all the transfer rumours from across the PSL on Tuesday.

Tukur has no legal, moral right to call NEC meeting 'Lamido

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:01 +0000

Ahead of today's Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jigawa State, Governor Sule Lamido has described the call for a National Executive Council (NEC) mee

Tukur Refuses to Resign as PDP NEC Meets Tomorrow

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Tukur Refuses to Resign as PDP NEC Meets Tomorrow

Turks join 'Standing Man

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Turkish protesters are giving their government the silent treatment in Istanbul's Taksim Square, emulating the quiet protest of a performance artist.

Twisting the Facts on Abia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Twisting the Facts on Abia

U.S. to hold peace talks with Taliban ahead of withdrawal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

The United States says it will hold talks with the Taliban militant group in Qatar, but a senior U.S. official says trust between Afghans and the Taliban is extremely low.

U.S.: Women in all combat units by 2016

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

The Pentagon unveiled plans Tuesday for fully integrating women into front-line and special combat roles, including elite forces such as Army Rangers and Navy SEALs.

Ubah tackles Gov Obi over car gifts to traditional rulers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

ONITSHAThe face-off between Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State and a governorship aspirant for the 2014 governorship election in the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, deepened yesterday as Obis recent distrib

Udo-Ubong charges Calabar-bound athletes to excel

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:58:01 +0000

A former Olympian, Enefiok Udo-Ubong has urged athletes intending to participate in the upcoming All Nigeria Athletics Championships billed for Calabar, to put up their best performance.Read More...

Ugboaja changed my life through basketball'Dauda

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:01 +0000

Seventh edition of the Ejike Ugboaja Foundation camp for basketball and American style football came to a close last Friday at the Indoor Hall of the Abuja National Stadium, Abuja and while many of th

Umeh shuns Obis invitation to peace talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:01 +0000

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, has turned down an invitation by the Anambra State Government to a reconciliation talks with the Chief Maxi Okwu factio

Union to picket airlines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

The National President of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Comrade Benjamin Okewu, has said the association is collaborating with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)

Upbeat Eagles arrive in Salvador

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Maigari charges team to increase tempo for Uruguayread more

Upbeat Super Eagles Arrive Salvador, Ready For Uruguay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

African champions Nigeria arrived in Salvador, north-eastern Brazil today ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions Uruguay on Thursday.read more

US House passes abortion-limits bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passes a bill to restrict abortions to the first 20 weeks after conception.

US Seek To Extend CONCACAF Lead

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants his players to keep the pedal down Tuesday when they host Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifier,read more

US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000

The head of the US electronic spying agency tells Congress surveillance programmes leaked to media helped thwart 50 attacks since 2001.

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:02 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ' The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalitio

US: Arrest After Fan Killed Dribbling Ball to Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000

US: Arrest After Fan Killed Dribbling Ball to Brazil

USA 1-0 Honduras: Jozy Altidore scores fourth goal in four games

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The U.S. moved one step closer to locking down a spot the 2014 World Cup after the striker continued his scoring streak to give the Americans another qualifying win.

Usman: Infrastructure Master Plan Ready in August

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000

Usman: Infrastructure Master Plan Ready in August

UTME cut-off marks pegged at 180, 150

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

The Federal Government has released the cut-off marks for admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions. It has pegged the minimum cut-off mark for a

UTME: Institutions review admission slots to 704,000

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Tertiary institutions across the country, yesterday, declared that they could only admit 704,000 students out of more than 740,000 candidates who are qualified to be given admission for the 2013/2014

Vanguard Confab: Teachers urged to report abuse cases in children

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Mr Dosunmi Akeem, Officer, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Lagos State has urged teachers in the state to report every case of abuse in children to relevant authorities as soon as it is made

Vanguard holds annual child confab

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

Vanguard Media Limited holds her 5th annual Childrens Conference, Tuesday, in Lagos with the theme Role of Teachers in Curbing Child Abuse.

VDT holds customer forum today

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:01 +0000

A LAGOS-BASED broadband communication service provider, VDT Communications, hosts this year's edition of its Customer Forum today in Lagos.According to a statement by the Group Head, Media and Co

VDT holds customer forum today

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

A LAGOS-BASED broadband communication service provider, VDT Communications, hosts this years edition of its Customer Forum today in Lagos.According to a statement by the Group Head, Media and Connecti

Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - American Venus Williams has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon because of a back injury, the five-times singles champion said on Tuesday. The 33-year-old has not played since

Venus Williams to miss Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams is forced to pull out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Venus Williams won't be at Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Five-time champion Venus Williams has pulled out of next week's Wimbledon championships because of injury.

Verratti: Spain U21s are worthy winners

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:01 +0000

The Paris Saint-Germain star has offered his congratulations to La Rojita following their victory over the Azzurrini, cementing their second European U-21 title in a row.

Veteran Actor, Baba Agbako Critically Ill At Lagos General Hospital

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

We Nigeriafilms.com have a report from an industry source that veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo well known as Baba Agbako is presently in a critical condition at the General Hospital in Ikeja, Lago

Victor Osuagwu Emerges Lagos AGN Chairman, Sworn In

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

Popular Nollywood comic actor, Victor Osiagwu has emerged as the new chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria AGN in the last week Saturday election held in Lagos. Victor def

VIDEO: Bringing health and social care together

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Chris Ham from the King's Fund said there should be a pooled budget for health and social care budgets as an ageing population meant more people had needs that spanned the two services.

VIDEO: Face-down restraint ban considered

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000

Mental health services in England could be banned from using face-down restraint, and many are training their staff to resolve issues without physical intervention.

Video: Girl dances half naked at Iyanya's Concert in Manchester

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Just in case you haven't seen this video...watch the wey rey girl go all out. Is that how you people party in Manchester' Lol

VIDEO: The 13-year-old fashion blogger

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

Ophelia Horton is a fashion blogger with a difference - she is just 13 years old.

WAAGI to attract amateurs from 16 countries to Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

WITH a successful national championship, the Le Meridien (LM) Open Golf Championship, which six editions have so far been held, the International Management Group (IMG), says plans are afoot to add ot

Wake Up! CSNAC Urges Police Service Commission To Review Mounting Cases Of Extra-judicial Killings By Police

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By SaharaReporters, New York Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to undertake independent investigations of the mounting allegations of e

Wamakko may be Jonathan's albatross

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

The recent suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of two of its member governors, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers state and Sokoto state's Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has proved conclu

Wamakko: I have been Vindicated, Calls for Amaechi's Recall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Wamakko: I have been Vindicated, Calls for Amaechi's Recall

Wande Coal,Olamide,Skales, others thrill at launch of Etisalat-Spinlet Digital Music App

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

Music-loving subscribers of Etisalat Nigeria weretreated to a night of music, dance and comedy on Friday, June 14that the Oriental Hotel V/I in celebration of the newly launched first Nigerian branded

War on terrorism: Jonathan calls for more international co-operation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:02 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Tuesday called for greater global co-operation and co-ordination in the war against terrorism.

We are still consulting on Tukur, says Ekweremadu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:15:01 +0000

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu yesterday maintained that the final decision on the call for resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, is yet to

We have 50% of ported numbers, says Etisalat

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:03:01 +0000

NCC: No data released yet Fifty per cent of the total number of subscribers that have ported in the ongoing Mobile Number Portability (MNP) scheme has ported unto Etisalat Nigeria, the telco company s

Western media's misleading reporting style

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:16:01 +0000

Nearly one month after the brutal murder and beheading of British soldier, Lee Rigby, in an open street in London on Wednesday, 22 May, 2013, public discussion on the incident is abating, as the two B

What does Isa Yuguda want' (II)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

Malam Isa Yuguda was also quoted as saying: 'He (Jang) hadn't an idea what was happening. He never told anyone that he was interested in the chairmanship'. Why were Yuguda and his group

When will Abuja pedestrian bridges be completed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:11:01 +0000

Months after the initiation of the project, several pedestrian bridges in the capital city still remain uncompleted.Read More...

Where do I belong

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:01 +0000

YOUR destiny is in your hands', so the popular motivational quote says to every living being on earth. 'You alone can determine your destiny, nobody else can, for you,' it continues. So

Where do I belong

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:32:02 +0000

YOUR destiny is in your hands, so the popular motivational quote says to every living being on earth. You alone can determine your destiny, nobody else can, for you, it continues. So a lot of people b

Where is the Naira Headed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000

Where is the Naira Headed

Who Is A Liar Here; Tade Ogidan Or Wife, Yewande' [Must Read]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:01 +0000

The whole thing was carried out like a script in a movie, Tade Ogidan, who was alleged to have beaten his wife, Yewande to stupor last week has finally come out to state the truth of the matter. In hi

Who really are Abuja indigenes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

Nigerians of all shades of opinions who answered the clarion call to come to Abuja, the nation's capital to contribute to its development, have different notions about the land called Abuja and o

Why not be like Mbeki

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:01 +0000

Thabo Mbeki, the recipient of the Daily Trust 2012 African of the Year, was described by Ambassador Baba-Gana Kingibe as 'the last pan-Africanist standing' due to his detribalized, selfless

Why we oppose concessioning of National Theatre

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:26:01 +0000

A GROUP of culture workers, who are mainly members of the Lagos Branch of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) last week, staged a peaceful rally to protest the planned conc

Why we oppose concessioning of National Theatre

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:31:01 +0000

Wife seeks divorce for alleged husband's drunkenness

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:01 +0000

A housewife, Monsurat Yusuf of Alore Area, Ilorin, on Tuesday told an Ilorin Area Court that her husband, Rasaq always beat her whenever he was drunk.read more

Witness: AEG's actions 'highly inappropriate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000

AEG Live's negotiations with a doctor to treat Michael Jackson were "highly inappropriate," a music industry veteran testified Monday.

WITSA Vice-Chair for Africa to speak at AfICTS 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:01 +0000

WITSA Vice-Chair, Mr Roger Latchman of the Information Technology Association of South Africa will be speaking at the opening ceremony of AfICTS 2013.

Wonderful player steals golf's limelight

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:01 +0000

BBC Sport's Iain Carter pays tribute to Justin Rose, a 'wonderful golfer' who tamed storm-torn Merion and won the US Open.

Woods returns to the top of Forbes sports money list

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:01 +0000

TIGER Woods has returned to the top of Forbes magazines annual list of the 100 highest-paid sports personalities.World number one ranked golfer Woods, 37, was third in the previous list, ending a 12-y

Work for the people, Wada urges LG chairmen

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:17:01 +0000

Council chairmen and council-lors in Kogi State have been urged to work for the people and not to see their election as a means to acquire wealth. Governor Idris Wada made the call at a three-day indu

World Bank votes $200m for Fadama poverty alleviation project

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:38:01 +0000

TO boost its objective of assisting in reducing poverty at the grassroots and sustain its investment in agriculture through the Third National Fadama Development Project (NFDP), the World Bank is set

World's new powers don't need West

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000

Both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank gave their updated projections on the global economy ahead of the G8 Summit in North Ireland. It was not pretty reading -- for the West.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown coming to iOS

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:58:01 +0000

2K and Firaxis Games are happy to announce that the award winning XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be coming to iOS devices this Thursday, June 20th. The game will be available via the iTunes App Store for...

Yahoo reveals US data requests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:36:01 +0000

Yahoo is the latest firm to reveal the extent of US government snooping on its users following Prism leaks.

Yakowa: The inspiration, the dream, the sacrifice

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:01 +0000

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe -Anatole France.Read More...

Yeah, there's an app for that too: World's first female masturbation game is launched to 'educate women

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06:02 +0000

One woman is hoping to dispel the taboo of female masturbation by creating a light-hearted app teaching women to have fun with the topic. New York-based designer Tina Gong has created the app, a game

You have to work hard for success 'Yityish Titi Aynaw, first black Miss Israel

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:12:02 +0000

Yityish Titi Aynaw made history as the first Israeli model from the Ethiopian Israeli immigrant minority to be crowned Miss Israel 2013 and by implication the first black Miss Israel winner, to wear t

You've Spoken And We Are Listening...GTB Responds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 +0000

By GTB Management Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Stakeholders: We have been paying a lot of attention to your reactions to the post by Mr. Junaid Korede Agbabiaka (JKA), on work ing conditions at Guaran

Yuguda, Suswam making biggest political mistake ' Kwankwaso

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:16:01 +0000

The two governors who pulled out of the Northern States Governors Forum over alleged betrayal by their colleagues are making the biggest political mistake of their lives and they may not be able to wi

Yuguda: Kwankwaso's Deception of Jang is a Tragedy for Nigeria

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:01 +0000

Yuguda: Kwankwaso's Deception of Jang is a Tragedy for Nigeria

Yuna Kids' aim to continue Korean star's legacy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:01 +0000

By Narae Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - Life as one of the 'Yuna Kids' demands sacrifices few 16-year-olds are willing to make, but for budding South Korean starlets Kim Jin-seo and Kim Hae-jin the c

Yvonne Nelson accuses friend of feeding bloggers stories about her

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:01 +0000

I'm sure you all know I am the blogger she's referring to. Lol. Choi, these celebrities and their games. Wish I could write some things here but you guys won't even believe half of it .

Zambia FA chief refusing to give up on World Cup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Zambia Football Association president Kalusha Bwalya is confident the Chipolopolo will beat Ghana in their final World Cup qualifier to advance to the next stage.read more

Zambia Give Us No Room For Error, States Ghana Coach

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:48:01 +0000

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has addressed the hardship facing the Black Stars when they host Zambia in September to advance in the Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifiers.read more