The coup of 1914
The Pope, by the Papal Bull of Demarcation, divided the medieval world between Spain and Portugal. The old Benin Empire was in the sphere that belonged to Portugal. In 1485, during the reign of Oba Esigie, the Portuguese visited Benin and marveled at her ancient political organization, native technology, arts and the sophistication of her ancient economic and social enterprise. This visit developed into mutual exchange of diplomatic deals between the old Benin Empire and Portugal in almost all aspects of human interactions.
CHAN: Nigeria in another great comeback
The god of soccer is a Nigerian. This was evident here at Cape Town stadium where the Super Eagles of Nigeria staged the biggest come back from three goals down to defeat the Atlas Lions of Morocco 4-3 in the first quarterfinal match of the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship Saturday.
Mixed reaction trails INEC’S time-table
Former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala on Saturday described the release of the 2015 election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a welcome development.
APC Crisis: Defunct CPC stakeholders want suspension of registration
Leaders of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Oyo State Chapter, have called for the suspension of the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) membership registration in the state.
NDLEA arrests former lawmaker over Indian hemp
The Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday confirmed the arrest of an ex-lawmaker in possession of 81.9 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp).
Confirming the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola, the state NDLEA Commander, Alhaji Hassan Zungeru, said the suspect was charged to court.
CHAN 2014 Quarter-finals: Mark tasks Super Eagles to step up game
Abuja – The Senate President, David Mark, on Friday in Abuja tasked the Super Eagles to step up their game so as to beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Mr Paul Mumeh. The Nigeria’s Eagles will take […]
Mourinho rules out further January spending
Jose Mourinho has revealed Chelsea have no plans to make any further signings before the transfer window closes.
Founder, 29, sells stake in ‘Russian Facebook’
The 29-year-old founder of Russia’s biggest social network website VKontakte has sold his stake in the company in a deal believed to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
PDP Govs condemn APC’s call for non approval of 2014 Budget
GOVERNORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday lampooned the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC for instructing its members in the National Assembly to stall the passage of the 2014 budget, and screening of the newly nominated ministerial candidates, describing the action as unfortunate, unpatriotic and unwarranted.
Morocco cannot stop us- Keshi
The coach of the SUPER Eagles, Stephen Keshi has assured Nigerians that his boys will be victorious in the Saturday’s quarterfinal cracker against Morocco.
“We don’t want to talk much; we would prefer to do all the talking on the pitch,” he said.
Keshi also disclosed that goalkeeper and team captain Chigozie Agbim would lead the team, stressing that the goalkeeper is getting better as the tournament progress.
Since independence more northerners ruled Nigeria, people didn’t cause trouble – Maku
Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku, yesterday took on some northern politicians, for inciting the North against the administration and person of President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2015 general elections.
