State of the nation: Is PDP beatable In 2015?
Many followers of Nigeria‘s political development are worried about the year 2015. The prophets of doom have serious doubts about the future of Nigeria as one country before or after the 2015 elections. Many think that the year 2014 (when Nigeria will be 100 years old as a nation) would certainly foretell what the events would look like in 2015. Those who are planning for the centenary celebration are yet to be unanimous on what the celebration would represent- success or failure.
MTN staff abducted in Lagos
A staff of a telecommunication giant, MTN, one Yemi Owadokun, has been kidnapped in Lagos. The 44-year-old man was said to have been abducted, Thursday , at about 6.10a.m, at Ologunfe junction, Awoyaya,while on his way to work.
Arowolo: My ex-wife preferred her ex-boyfriend
Akolade Arowolo, who allegedly murdered his banker wife, Titilayo Arowolo, Thursday, told an Ikeja High Court that his late wife preferred her ex-boyfriend to him and their baby.
Appeal Court strikes out Ondo AP’s suit against tribunal ruling
Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, yesterday, dismissed the appeal filed by Accord Party, AP, against the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal, which struck out its petition even as it restored part of the petition by Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, governorship candidate, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for trial.
University of Uyo disowns media report on fake doctor
The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, has denied media reports that one Usen Effiong, was apprehended by the internal security of the hospital and handed over to the police on Tuesday for pretending to be a medical doctor and consulted for the hospital.
Why Ikeja Hotel has not paid dividend for 2 yrs – Goodie Ibru
Ikeja Hotel Plc has said that its inability to pay dividend in the last two years was due to the planned refurbishment of one of its subsidiaries – Lagos Sheraton hotel.
Pope washes prisoners’ feet in unprecedented Easter rite
Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 young offenders including two girls and two Muslims at a Rome prison on Thursday in an unprecedented version of an ancient Easter ritual, seen as part of efforts to bring the Catholic Church closer to those in need.
Beef- up security now, Imo Professionals task Okorocha
AS the Easter season draws nearer, concerned Imo intellectuals under the aegis of Imo Professionals, have called on their state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, to as a matter of urgency rise up to the security challenge of the state to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the celebration.
South Africa, BBC, Ngugi wa Thiong’o honour Achebe
THE death of Africa’s foremost novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe, continues to resonate around the world. As Vanguard, yesterday, received a tribute from one of Africa’s versatile writers, Kenya’s Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a message from the BBC and a newsletter that South Africa remembers Chinua Achebe.
Microsoft to grow local software market through 9jApps contest, says Onyeje
The Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Emmanuel Onyeje has said with optimism that 9jApps contest challenge would empower the next generation of Nigerian developers, by helping them drive innovation and grow the local software economy.
NFF writes FIFA, CAF on tricky June duels
The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday wrote to world football-governing body, FIFA and the African body, CAF over tricky 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying games and the FIFA Confederations Cup, all in the month of June.
