DaGrin resurrects !
It’s been three years since Da Grin (real name, Olaitan Olanipekun) passed on, but the rapper remains relevant as far as Nigerian music, especially the Yoruba rap scene is concerned.
British PM Cameron humiliated in election rout
British Prime Minister David Cameron was under pressure Friday after his Conservatives were beaten into third place in a key election by his scandal-hit coalition partners and a eurosceptic party.
Cardinals look to conclave after pope’s resignation
Catholic cardinals from around the world began preparing for a conclave to elect a new pope on Friday, a day after Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to resign in 700 years telling the world he would be a “pilgrim” on life’s last journey.
Death of immigrant taxi driver: S.Africa suspends 8 police officers
PRETORIA (AFP) – South Africa’s police commissioner on Friday suspended eight police officers accused of dragging an immigrant taxi driver behind their patrol car and killing him, prompting an international outcry. Commissioner Riah Phiyega said that the eight officers had been disarmed and suspended for “callous and unacceptable behaviour” and the station commander had been removed […]
20,000 run in Jerusalem marathon
About 20,000 runners took part in Jerusalem’s third annual marathon on Friday, with 1,000 police deployed to provide security along the route, police said.
Giggs signs new one-year deal at Man Utd
Ryan Giggs, who is set to make his 1,000th appearance in senior football this weekend, has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United, the club announced on Friday.
Measles claim 6 lives in Niger
Niger Commissioner for Health, Dr Ibrahim Sule, says no fewer than six persons are confirmed dead following the outbreak of measles in some parts of the state
Jonathan to address Cote d’Ivoire Parliament today
President Goodluck Jonathan will today, Friday, address the Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly during his three-day State visit to the country.
2015: NNPP dissociates self from APGA alliance
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from the political alliance purportedly reached by some 20 political parties with All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of 2015 general elections.
Rising hip hop act, Damoche killed at LASU
It was pandemonium Thursday evening when unknown gunmen, suspected to be cultists, shot dead rising hip-hop artiste, Olaniyan Damilola, popularly known as Damino Damoche, at the Lagos State University, LASU, gate in Lagos.
Lagos commences Saturday work in key ministries tomorrow
As Lagos State government commences skeletal services in some key ministries and parastatals on Saturdays, beginning tomorrow, members of the public have been advised not to deal with unauthorized officials or touts in carrying out any business transaction during weekend operations in their own interest.
