D’Tigers eye Olympics upset
They may be the lowest ranked side of the 12 nations that will compete in the basketball event at the London Games but D'Tigers' forward, Ike Diogu believes that the Nigerians are capable of springing surprises against their highly rated opponents at the Olympics.
Anambra and Gov Obi’s make believe govt(2)
THIS is justification could be likened to the decision of the Obasanjo Presidency at the twilight of his second tenure to award the repair of Onitsha-Owerri road to a local contractor, RCC at about N25 billion against a quote by Julius Berger to the tune of N55 billion.
Plateau crisis: Mark urges warring factions to cease fire
Senate President David Mark on Wednesday appealed to aggrieved parties in Plateau to lay down their arms, embrace dialogue and restore lasting peace to the state.
Hundreds flee as UN says Syria violence spiralling
Hundreds of people were fleeing Damascus flashpoints on Thursday after the army warned of a violent clashes with rebels following a bomb blast that killed three security chiefs, witnesses said.
China doubles loans to Africa to $20 billion
China’s President Hu Jintao said Thursday Beijing would offer $20 billion in new loans to Africa, underscoring the Asian powerhouse’s growing links with the resource-rich continent.
8 kidnappers jailed for 44 years in Delta
The Delta Command of the State Security Service (SSS) on Wednesday in Asaba said it has secured the conviction of eight persons for kidnapping and other offences in the state.
