Egypt judges battle Morsi over sweeping powers

Egypt judges battle Morsi over sweeping powers

Defiant Egyptian judges hit back at President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday demanding he reverse a decree giving himself sweeping powers that put him beyond judicial oversight, after more clashes between police and protesters.
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Storm Records battles Show promoter over threat to drag Naeto C to EFCC

Storm Records battles Show promoter over threat to drag Naeto C to EFCC

A popular show promoter, Fine Boy Swag (FBS) Entertainment is currently in a face-off with Storm Records, following its threat to drag one of the artistes signed under the latter’s label, Naeto C to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it termed an alleged ‘fraudulent obtainment of money under false pretence’ from the company by the artiste.

Presidential chat: Jonathan warding off anxieties

Presidential chat: Jonathan warding off anxieties

Last Sunday’s Presidential chat, about fourth in the series, was probably President Goodluck Jonathan’s well conceived strategy to sketch out his pan-Nigerian view, react to some national questions, forge interaction with the nation, explain, defend crucial policies and standpoints of the government, reassure the electorate on the transformation course of the administration.

2013 Nations Cup: South Africa budgets N8bn to host Africa

2013 Nations Cup: South Africa budgets N8bn to host Africa

Since after the crash of Apartheid in South Africa and the country first hosted an international event in 1996, the African Cup of Nations, the country has continued to strive in the area of hosting major football events.

Robbery has been sustaining us

Robbery has been sustaining us

Three blood brothers, recently in Lagos, made startling revelations when they confessed that they earn their livelihood through armed robbery. In fact, the eldest of the brothers confessed that they used their younger brother to get vital information on their victims.

Hurray! It’s a bouncing baby

Hurray! It’s a bouncing baby

For hours, Daniel Abiodun was lurked in a deep despair, as he peaces restlessly at the maternity ward in a Lagos hospital. Like a flash, series of event race through his troubled mind as he waits impatiently for his wife who was wheeled into the ward

Bomb manufacturing factory uncovered in Mubi

Bomb manufacturing factory uncovered in Mubi

Another bomb manufacturing factory has been uncovered in the volatile town of Mubi, Adamawa State by the Joint Military Operation overseeing security of the area.

Nigerian troops in Mali will halt spread of Boko Haram – Salamatu Suleiman

Nigerian troops in Mali will halt spread of Boko Haram – Salamatu Suleiman

Following widespread complaints and apprehension about the deployment of Nigerian troops and officers of the Nigerian Police Force to spearhead the quelling of the deadly Malian Crises, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman has said the mission is to checkmate the spread of Boko Haram and movement of Al Qaeda groups into Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

Jonathan’s jumble, mumble media chat

Jonathan’s jumble, mumble media chat

President Goodluck Jonathan’s media chat on Sunday, November 18, 2012, has come and gone. Just like his previous media outings, this one ended up with too many loose ends and hopelessness. No direction, no vision that could be discerned from his presentation of facts and the policy focus of his administration.

Container spent 10-12 days, Iranian tells court

Container spent 10-12 days, Iranian tells court

An Iranian national, Azim Aghajani who is on trial over the alleged illegal importation of firearms and ammunitions into the country yesterday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that the container had been in Lagos for 10 days before it was discovered by custom officers on July 17, 2010.

How family of five escaped from collapsed building

How family of five escaped from collapsed building

November 21, 2012 may have come and gone. But it has no doubt left one remarkable memory in the lives of several Nigerians . To some, it left a memory to relish on all the days of their lives and to others, untold anguish and pains.

No vacancy for my female admirers – Joseph Benjamin

No vacancy for my female admirers – Joseph Benjamin

Joseph Benjamin is not a green horn in the entertainment industry. Apart from being the host of the popular MTN Project Fame, he is also into acting. The tall, chocolate and handsome dude has become more famous with his latest movie titled, “Mr. and Mrs.” where he acted the stubborn and uncaring husband to renowed actress Nse Etim-Ekpe. In this interview, Joseph for the first time, talks about his personal life experiences as an actor: Excerpt.

Nations Cup: Gen Adebiyi warns NFF against misleading Keshi

Nations Cup: Gen Adebiyi warns NFF against misleading Keshi

One time Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, General Gregory Adebiyi (rtd) has warned that the Alhaji Aminu Maigari-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF may mislead Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi.

Jesus for love, Jesus for money

Jesus for love, Jesus for money

If you were fed on a diet of James Hardly Chase, Sydney Sheldon and Harold Robbins as some of us were in the seventies or thereabout, you probably would have come across ‘The Spellbinder’, one of Harold Robbins latter novels.

CAF Award: Nigerian players miss out again

CAF Award: Nigerian players miss out again

Again no Nigerian player made the list as the Confederation of African Football (Caf) yesterday unveiled the final five shortlisted players for the 2012 African Player of the Year.