APC: Of mergers and alliances

APC: Of mergers and alliances

WEDNESDAY’S registration of the All Progressive Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is historic and symbolic in many respects. It is the first time that strong political parties are shedding their identities and merging into one party in the history of electioneering in Nigeria. It is also the first time the coalescing groups cut across the major political divides of the country.
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CHAN: Eagles can win in South Africa, says Gero

CHAN: Eagles can win in South Africa, says Gero

Still basking in the euphoria of qualifying for the CAF African Nations Championship for the first time, Super Eagles’ striker, Alhaji Gero has declared that Nigeria can repeat the Nations Cup 2013 feat accomplished by the full fledged Super Eagles in South Africa.

Pinnick, Egbo trade words on alleged debt, club’s dissolution

Pinnick, Egbo trade words on alleged debt, club’s dissolution

Two sports administrators in Delta State, Amaju Pinnick, Executive Chairman of the State’s sports council and Evans Egbo, Chairman of Isoko United football club are trading words over the decision of the Delta State Sports Council to dissolve some football clubs in the state.

Kano blast victims relieve tales of woes

Kano blast victims relieve tales of woes

Survivors of the bomb blast that rocked a relaxation spot in Sabon Gari area of Kano metropolis on Monday including journalists, artisan and transporters recount their tales of woes. Some of their colleagues died but they survived.

Why people accused me of being gay — Benson Okonkwo

Why people accused me of being gay — Benson Okonkwo

Tall, well-built and handsome, Benson Okonkwo a.k.a ‘Mr Packaging’ is riding the crest of success in Nollywood amidst rumours that he is gay. In this engaging interview with Showtime Celebrity, the soft-spoken actor speaks out on his gay story, journey to prominence and much-touted romance with actress,  Nkiru Sylvanus…Enjoy!!!

Hezbollah: Take us to prison, Lebanese suspects beg Court

Hezbollah: Take us to prison, Lebanese suspects beg Court

Three Lebanese suspects, Mustapha Fawaz, Abdullahi Thahini and Tahal Roda, accused of complicity in the illegal importation of arms into Nigeria, yesterday, persuaded the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to transfer them from the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, to Kuje Prison.

Controversy deepens over ‘deportation’ of Igbos

Controversy deepens over ‘deportation’ of Igbos

…As CNPP urges Obi not to allow issue degenerate to rancour…
Controversy has continued to trail the alleged deportation of about 70 Igbo traders by the Lagos State Task Force to Anambra State.

How FEC jettisoned gay marriage — Turaki

How FEC jettisoned gay marriage — Turaki

The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs Alhaji Tanimu Turaki yesterday gave an insight into how the Federal Executive Council (FEC) rejected international pressure to legalise gay marriage in the country.

Court vacates order stopping PDP convention

Court vacates order stopping PDP convention

Respite came the way of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, as an Abuja High Court at Apo, vacated the interim order that restrained it from going ahead with its planned special convention fixed for  Saturday, August 31.

Cassava meal kills three in Enugu

Cassava meal kills three in Enugu

TRAGEDY struck at Owerre Obukpa in Igbo-Eze South Local Government area, Enugu State as three children from same mother have reportedly died after taking cassava meal allegedly suspected to have been poisoned.