Oyo threatens legal action against Akala
Oyo State government has given the immediate past Governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw what it called “a regime of spurious lies” being orchestrating in the media against it or face legal action.
Musings on a teetering estate
EACH time political campaigns and elections visit Nigeria, the nation’s media are thrown into hyperactivity. The same is true of other democracies. What might be different is this country’s apparent inability or unwillingness to use the opportunity of extraordinary exposure to gauge the worth of its news organs.
USA ready to go distance with Japan, says Wambach
Striker Abby Wambach has said her USA team are prepared to go the distance to beat Japan in Sunday’s final of the women’s World Cup as the Americans bid to win their third title.
Wenger demands halt to Fabregas talk
rsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Thursday demanded Barcelona players stop making public comments about Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas wanting to leave for the Nou Camp
Aganga reiterates commitment to economic growth
Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, said yesterday there would be structural changes in the ministry to ensure the success of the transformation agenda of the government, especially with regards to economic growth.
Avoidable catastrophe on the Niger Bridge
“I have never seen anything remotely like this before” –Lt. Amelia Huffman, Minneapolis Police Dept.
“There was a very eerie silence right after the collapse. It was 5 to 10 minutes before I heard any sirens…” –Joe Costello
“I got out of my car and the first thing I heard was [were] the kids screaming on the bus. I called 911. I didn’t really know what else I could do.” –Flip Saunders
