1st Peter Areh lecture holds in Lagos
As part of moves to immortalise one of the liveliest and most committed art promoters that worked in Nigeria in the 21st century, late Peter Dubem Areh for his great contributions to the development of art, the Art Republic in consultation with the Areh family of Onitsha has concluded plans for the maiden memorial lecture in his honour tagged 1st Peter Areh lecture on Art and Cultural Enterprise.
How Nur, Shekau run Boko Haram
THE State Security Service (SSS) Wednesday identified Mamman Nur, an Al-Qaeda linked member of the Boko Haram Sect, as the mastermind of last Friday suicide bomb attack on the United Nations (UN) building in Abuja, which left 23 people dead and many injured.
Eagles’re united, ready for Madagascar – Siasia
Samson Siasia rosefrom a meeting with the players and declared “we are now united and looking forward to the game on Sunday.”
Izilein gives Siasia tip to dismantle Madagascar
Former Super Falcons coach, Godwin Izilein has counselled Super Eagles handler, Samson Siasia on how to dismantle the Barea of Madagascar when both teams meet tomorrow in Antananarivo.
NJC legally right on Justice Salami
With the partisan, vociferous solidarity of Nigerian Bar Association, Civil Society Organisations, vocal lawyers, activists, journalists, students, public affairs commentators, politicians, etc., for Justice Isa Ayo Salami, the suspended President of the Court of Appeal; taking a contrary stance on the matter would appear somewhat ill-advisedly suicidal.
Jonathan’s 100 days in office: Insecurity level is unacceptable
As President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to mark his first 100 days in office, prominent Nigerians from different backgrounds and sections of the country have delivered a strong verdict on his administration; the level of insecurity in the country is unacceptable.
FG bans use of sirens by unauthorised persons
To restore sanity on the highways, the Federal Government yesterday banned the use of sirens by unauthorized persons on the roads.
Obasanjo, S/W PDP leaders hold crucial meeting in Ogun
AHEAD of the NationalConvention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT and leaders of the Party in the South West will engage in a marathon meeting today as part of moves to address the problems confronting the zone.
Clark promises to reconcile with PDP
FORMER Federal commissioner for Information and Ijaw National Leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark has promised to sheathe his swords and reconcile with all members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in order to move the party forward in Delta State.
* Remembering Uncle Steve
The recent article by Benson Idonije – who writes in the Guardian — on music in the history of Nigerian radio, brought back memories of the man who may be said to have played the leading role in that development.
Ikuforiji not arrested – Lagos House
The Economic andFinancial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday arrested the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji over allegations of corruption, perjury and fraud involving over N7 billion of state funds.
