Ekiti: Youths berate Omirin, APC lawmakers for shunning elders peace parley
For refusing to attend the peace meeting organised by elders in Ekiti State led by Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) to find political solution to the crisis between the two factions in the State House of Assembly, youths in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, under the aegis of Ekiti APC Youths Congress (EAYC) have described the APC lawmakers, including the embattled Speaker, Dr Adewale Omirin as enemies of the State and the party
My soulmate slipped away, Rio Ferdinand mourns
The wife of former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has died following a short battle with cancer, he announced on Saturday.
Warri Wolves qualify for CAF Confederation Cup play-offs
Warri Wolves hailed the governor of the southern Nigeria region where they are based after reaching the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs this weekend.
Bogoro: An eye on Tetfund opinion
By Abdulfatai Ibrahim We have antecedent in this country that when education is given premium, it will yield dividends”, so says Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund). It is worthy of note to profess that tertiary education in Nigeria has gone through turbulent times and it is against this backdrop […]
Baby first royal affected by new succession laws
The birth of Britain’s royal baby girl is a cause for celebration not just across the Commonwealth realms but also for campaigners as the princess benefits from an historic change in the succession laws.
Lauryn Hill apologises to Nigerians for missing show in Lagos
Nigerian fans and music enthusiasts were disappointed on Friday night as U.S. music star, Lauryn Hill, failed to show up for the much advertised May Day Live concert in Lagos
Nollywood veteran, Peter Bunor passes on
A veteran Nollywood actor, Peter Bunor, reportedly died on Friday in Asaba, Delta, according to his son, Peter Bunor Jnr.
Prince William’s wife Kate gives birth to girl
Prince William’s wife Kate gives birth to girl, the second child, on Saturday after been admitted in a hospital in London. “The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 6.00 hours to St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour,” read a statement from Kensington Palace, their residence.
US announces $20mn police body-camera program
US officials on Friday announced a $20-million pilot program to help equip law enforcement agencies across the country with body cameras.
‘Over 500 women, children rescued from Boko Haram’s Sambisa’
Nigeria troops have freed another 234 women and children from Boko Haram’s stronghold in the Sambisa forest, the military said Friday.
Prince William’s wife Kate in labour
Prince William’s wife Kate was on Saturday admitted to hospital in London in labour with the couple’s eagerly-awaited second child as royal fans camped outside celebrated the impending birth.
