Why do Nigerians hold-on to only the federal govt?
The federal system of government adopted by Nigeria is a popular option considering the large number of countries which utilize it world-wide. Whereas, most countries which rely on the system operate government at two levels-federal and state, Nigeria made history in 1976 when the military government experimented with a third tier level within the federal system.
Dollar rain for Nigerian athletes
There was a scent of excitement in the camp of Nigerian athletes as the 2015 All Africa Games to an end yesterday in Brazzaville, Congo. This is because all the athletes were settled their allowances and those who won medals received ‘winning bonuses’.
Odunlade Adekola shuns fan’s kiss at Ikorodu Glo Slide n’ Bounce concert
The Ikorodu edition of Globacom’s high octave concert, the Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce, which held at the Ikorodu Musical Village last Saturday, was a mixture of drama and music.
Only Godly living can eradicate nation’s challenges— Ajiboye
GENERAL Secretary of the Bible Society of Nigeria, BSN, Rev. Dare Ajiboye, has declared that current multi-dimensional challenges plaguing the nation, can only be eradicated through living biblical principles and standards, reports OLAYINKA LATONA.
My ideal woman must be deaf and dumb — Jesse Jagz
Rappers are unusual people, who live unusual lifestyles in unusual ways. Top dog rap artiste, Jesse Jagz, who left his old record label, Chocolate City, to form his own, Jags Nation, before returning to Chocolate City is no different from many others.
Ali Baba, 2Face, Phyno, others headline Abuja MC Amana’s ‘Dis-Speakable Me’ show
The date is Sunday, September 27, 2015. The city is Abuja, the nation’s capital and the venue is the prestigious Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton. The comedy-in-chief, Ali Baba and the king of pop, 2Face leads an all-star ensemble in the debut of the oven fresh ‘MC Amana Dis-Speakable Me’ show.
Gold medal win thrills Nigerian juniors
Nigerian junior athletes, who were making their senior international debut at the All Africa Games, have expressed delight with their haul of gold medals. And they are asking the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the National Sports Commission to pay more attention to the development of youth talents.
We’ll qualify for Gabon 2017 — Eagles declare
Nigeria internationals Odion Ighalo and Ogenyi Onazie have both declared that the AFCON 2017 ticket was still within the reach of the Super Eagles.
Loss to Egypt was painful, says Sanni Ahmed
As Nigeria’s delegation planned their trip back home from the All Africa Games yesterday, Nigeria basketball coach Sanni Ahmed was still nursing the aches of the semi-final loss to Egypt in the men’s basketball event.
Reproductive and Maternal Health: Aisha Buhari lends helping hand
Wife of Nigeria’s President, Hajia Aisha Buhari, has called on international agencies for more collaborative efforts to reduce the country’s malnutrition and maternal/new born deaths even as she praised the agencies for the various support they have been providing for the country.
Ighalo, Moses on fire
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo took his Premier League goals tally to four after scoring a first-half brace for Watford in Saturday’s 2-1 win away at Newcastle United.
