What Keshi’s achievement has taught us – Kargbo
FOR winning the Africa Nations Cup, the Super Eagles were awash with cash and land gifts by the federal government and some state governments, a development that has not gone down well with some Nigerians.
Two suspected Islamists killed in Kano blast
Two suspected members of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram were killed Saturday when an explosive they tried to throw at policemen at a checkpoint went off in the flashpoint city of Kano, police said.
Achebe: Bearing Witness, With Words, by New York Times
In his first novel and masterpiece, “Things Fall Apart” (1958), Mr. Achebe, who died on Thursday at 82, did exactly that. In calm and exacting prose, he examined a tribal society fracturing under the abuses of colonialism. The novel has been assigned to generations of American high school and college students — my college dispatched a copy to me before my freshman year.
World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria 1 – 1 Kenya
Kenya’s Harambee Stars, after the first 45minutes is leading the African Champions, Nigeria by a lone goal in a pulsating World Cup qualifying match in Calabar.
Cymbals from Achebe’s death bed….
Reactions have continued to trail the death of Africa’s literary icon, Chinua Achebe , who died in an undisclosed hospital in Boston , United States of America yesterday. Among those , who have sent in their tributes are Achebe’s friends and former school mates both at Government College , Umuahia and the University College , Ibadan.
Nigeria has lost a literary giant-Oshiomhole
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says with the death of Professor Chinua Achebe, Nigeria has lost a literary giant who left an indelible print in the sands of time.
Opposition wants to destroy PDP governors’ Forum- PDP cries out
THE national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Saturday raised alarm that opposition political parties have concluded arrangements to destroy the PDP governors Forum.
Africa owes a debt of gratitude to Achebe – Zuma
The South African President, Mr Jacob Zuma, says Africa owes a debt of gratitude to late Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in view of his contributions to African literature.
Soldiers intercept 14 tankers with suspected stolen crude oil
The Nigerian Army said on Friday it arrested 14 tankers suspected to be loaded with crude oil stolen from the NNPC pipeline in Abaji, FCT.
Gov Chime wants Achebe’s literary legacy sustained
Gov. Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has called for the sustenance of the legacies of the late renowned author, Prof. Chinua Achebe, who died at 82.
Pope Francis holds historic meet with predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Francis flew in to a papal residence near Rome on Saturday for an unprecedented encounter with “pope emeritus” Benedict XVI — the first time a pontiff has met his predecessor.
