Ban says Middle East rivals must show 'courage' in talks
... d other senior leaders... Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested the Federal Republic of Nigeria to immediately arrest Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir, on visit to...
View ArticleSouth Korea's Incheon city designated "World Book Capital 2015": UNESCO
The committee in charge of international book industry named the South Korean city of Incheon the "World Book Capital" for the year 2015, announced the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
View ArticleI wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson
... and opened up on sundry issues. Now bears Nigerian name, Damilola: Excerpt: How are you enjoying your stay in Nigeria? Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a Nigerian...
View ArticleWho wears MBGN crown?
Less than 12 hours to flag off the grand finale of the prestigious Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria,MBGN pageant, the atmosphere is thick as the question on the lips of everyone is who emerges the next...
View ArticleAkwa Ibom to host Gulder Ultimate Search again
After successfully hosting the ninth edition of Nigeria's first 100 percent local content reality TV show in Usaka community, Akwa Ibom State last year, there are strong indications that Season 10 of...
View ArticleSouth Korean city declared 'World Book Capital 2015'
Paris, July 20 : The committee in charge of international book industry has named South Korean city of Incheon the "World Book Capital" for the year 2015, the UNESCO announced Friday.
View ArticleBriton kidnapped near Nigeria's Lagos airport
LAGOS, Nigeria: A British national has been kidnapped near Lagos international airport, in Nigeria's commercial capital, the British Consulate-General reported Friday.
View ArticleS. Korea's Incheon city named World Book Capital for 2015
South Korea's western port city of Incheon has been chosen to be the World Book Capital for 2015 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization , city officials said Saturday.
View ArticleNigeria: Dangote Pledges N1 Billion in Aid for Boko Haram
... disbursed to the beneficiaries in Lokoja, Kogi State, Dangote said the action was to check widespread poverty in Nigeria. He said it was set up as a cash transfer intervention outfit under the...
View ArticleNigeria: Govt Wants Shell, Eni Oil Block Award Revoked
Nigeria should revoke oil rights for which Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Eni SpA paid $1.1 billion, a parliamentary committee said, alleging that the acquisition process was "highly flawed."
View ArticleBriton kidnapped in Nigeria
... elections. See the pictures. Lagos - A British national has been kidnapped near Lagos international airport in Nigeria's commercial capital, the British Consulate-General has reported. Diplomats...
View ArticleMy Vision For The Yoruba Movie Industry-Laface
The organizer of the glamorous Yoruba Movie Academy Awards has revealed his vision for the booming Yoruba film industry, which has before now been relegated.
View ArticleLagos Police Hunt for Abductors of Briton
The Lagos State Police Command Friday expressed optimism that a yet-to-be identified Briton abducted on Wednesday along the Murtala Mohammed Airport Road would soon be rescued going by the leads at...
View ArticleMore children in the N-Delta are back in public schools - Ms Esiri
... I decided to re-strategize, we decided to go from school to school within my community, it was then I realized that Nigeria had become so bad to the extent that things that I couldn't do as a...
View ArticlePDP: Big for what?
... had no option but to pitch his tent with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - the only national political party in Nigeria. Of course until the recent merger arrangements by some groupings, every...
View ArticleDankaros happy over football house naming
... still lives and is being celebrated today for his good labour. Aliyu Dankaro, who is the Managing Director of Dasali Nigeria Ltd, lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for the honour done to the past...
View ArticleFuel Subsidy Scam: Efcc should tell us how much was recovered - Olisa Agbakoba
Mr. Olisa Agbakoba is a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA. In this interview, the legal luminary argues that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police have...
View ArticleEchoes from the harmonious life of Isiuwes' art
At last, the much talked about unique exhibition by the artistic and harmonious family of painters, Emmanuel and Angela Isiuwe kicked off at the Didi Museum, located in Victoria Island, Lagos.
View ArticleA nation of nay-sayers
... the horrific. I felt a chill in the bones, when last week, Soyinka unloaded a barrel of grapes on Patience Jonathan, Nigeria's first lady over the crisis in Rivers State. It is pointless repeating...
View ArticleLundy wins upset decision at Rockingham Park
... Main Event: 10 Rounds Junior Welterweight: Hank Lundy (23-3-1), Philadelphia, PA def. Ajose Olusegun, Lagos, Nigeria (31-2) by unanimous decision Co-main event: 8 Rounds Junior Lightweights: Ryan...
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