When govt, people don’t think!
Apart from the civil war, the year ended recorded one of the highest numbers of deaths and casualties in the history of this country. Apart from the Boko Haram phenomenon which has endlessly claimed the lives of defenseless and innocent people and of course which many believe have exposed the weakness and initial laissez faire attitude of the government in dealing with internal uprising effectively, the ill fated Dana crash that claimed the lives of 156 was also believed to be as a result of failure of government in proper regulation, standards and ensuring good enablement in the sector.
Counting the glitches at D’Banj’s Koko concert
Wasn’t D’Banj’s Koko concert which held on December 27, 2012 supposed to knock us off her rocker, wishing the night never ended as it promised to offer fun to last us into the New Year? But it seemed the Koko Master hit the blank this time, ending a rather awesome year on a roller-coaster ride of shame.
Lagos donates N4.5m to ailing actress, Ngozi Nwosu
In a bid to save the life of ailing actress, Ngozi Nwosu, the Lagos State Government, has donated the sum of N4.5million to facilitate her treatment abroad.
Showbiz: Big winners and losers of 2012
2012 has come and gone, never to be seen again. But our deeds that underlined the year are still very much with us. Few days into the New Year the echoes of the past year could still be heard. At least, history never forgets.
Fans applaud Super Eagles performance against Catalonia
Football fans on Thursday applauded Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Catalonia in an international friendly match played on Wednesday in Spain. In separate interviews in Lagos they said the match would help to boost the team’s confidence for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Two kids burnt beyond recognition in Ogun tanker accident
The Ogun Command of the FRSC has said two children and an adult were burnt beyond recognition in an accident involving a petrol tanker around Idi Iroko area of the state on Thursday.
Gunmen kill four in Adamawa
The Adamawa Police Command on Thursday confirmed the killing of four people by gunmen in Song town, the headquarters of Song Local Government Area. The spokesman for the command, DSP Mohammed Ibrahim, said the early morning attack claimed the lives of a soldier, a policeman, an old woman and her grandchild.
Dana Air resumes flight operation Jan. 4
Dana Air will resume flight operation on Jan. 4, an official of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr James Shallangwa, said on Thursday.
Players expected at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations
As preparation for 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa inches closer by the day below are the players expected to play for their beloved countries.
Adebayor keeps Togo waiting
Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor has less than a week to decide whether he will play at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa as the January 9 deadline for naming final squads looms.
Cole undergoing West Ham medical – reports
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole was on Thursday having a medical examination at West Ham United with a view to rejoining the club where he began his career, according to Britain’s Press Association.
