MSSN protest paralyses activities at Alausa
Hundreds of hijab (Muslim veil for women) wearing school pupils under the aegis of the Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, MSSN, yesterday, paralysed activities at the Alausa Secretariat, office of Governor of Lagos Babatunde Fashola over alleged flogging and victimization of two pupils by their principals for wearing Hijab, within and outside the school premises.
Champions League: Pillars eye win in Bangui
Kano Pillars have said they hope to again beat hosts Olympique Real de Bangui in a CAF Champions League clash this weekend.
Pope Benedict’s resignation
HIS Holiness, Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church when he announced he would stand down – the first pope to do so in almost 700 years – saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to carry on.
MPPP expels scribe over alleged corrupt practices
LAGOS — Following investigation into alleged fraudulent practices and disrespect to party hierarchy, the Mega Peoples Progressive Party, MPPP, has expelled its earlier suspended National Secretary, Hamisu San Turaki.
POPE EMERITUS: His last moments at the Vatican
AT exactly 5.07 p.m., yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI now pope emeritus, amid cheers from thousands of Catholic faithful, left the palace of the Papacy for the last time as pontiff.
For Ambassador Gideon Efetie, a tribute
GIDEON Emoro Efetie, affectionately known as “Daddy” was born March 11, 1925. He was the firstborn male of 10 children. His parents were Daniel Nokiojare and Rebecca Eboh Efetie. His parents and Samson Efetie preceded him in death.
