15 Russians to remain in prison custody till Feb. 19
The Tinubu magistrate court sitting in Lagos on Thursday ordered that,the 15 Russians who were arrested by Nigerian Navy on Oct. 2012 over an alleged illegal importation of firearms and ammunition in the country be further remanded in prison custody till Feb 19, when their bail application would be heard.
Like Amuneke like Mba: From obscurity to hero
Super Eagles victory in far away Tunisia in 1994 could be likened to last Sunday’s win in South Africa in many respects.
Eagles’ victory should reinforce our unity – Ashafa
Senator Gbenga Ashafa, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has described the victory of the Super Eagles at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, as a pointer to more good tidings to come if Nigerians are resolute and focused in achieving greatness in all endeavours.
Mimiko in the last four years
As the Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, clocks four years in office, his popularity has continued to soar even though he has himself not sought it.
Igali laments wrestling’s ouster from 2020 Olympics
Former world and Olympics wrestling champion, Dr. Daniel Igali has joined other enthusiasts of the sport to voice their opposition to the International Olympic Committee, IOC’s decision to delete wrestling from the events of the 2020 Olympics.
Pension Scam: Maina loses bid to vacate warrant of arrest
Embattled Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, PRTT, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, who was accused of complicity in the illegal diversion of funds meant for pensioners in the country, yesterday, lost his bid to vacate the warrant of arrest that was issued against him by the Senate just as President Jonathan ordered the Head of Service of the Federation to take disciplinary action against Maina
