51ST OONI: How Giesi ruling house came tops
The culture of Ile-Ife does not allow long vacancy for the stool of Ooni. The Ooni is the symbol of Yoruba race, so a long vacuum should not be created after the demise of an Ooni. The custom and culture do not allow long interregnum in Ile-Ife. In 1980 when Oba Adesoji Aderemi passed on, […]
Alleged false declaration of assets: Court halts Saraki’s trial
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Thursday, aborted plans by the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to dock the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, today on a 13-count charge bothering on corruption and false declaration of assets.
Breaking News: 5 feared dead as gas explosion rocks Port Harcourt
About five persons are feared dead in a gas explosion that occurred at a place they sell gas on Eliozu area of Port Harcourt.
Airtel Nigeria, NIBSS introduce BVN query service
By Adekunle Aliyu Following the extension of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) exercise to October 31st, leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, in a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) announced easier way to access their BVNs through mobile phones. With this, bank customers who have registered at their banks for BVN, can […]
Why we suspended PDP national conference – Metuh
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said the suspension of its proposed national conference was to accommodate all interests within the party. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, stated this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the issue. Metuh confirmed that the party’s leadership received a letter from Prof. Jerry Gana’s […]
INEC denies rigging, hijacking of electoral materials in Rivers guber poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said on Thursday, that the allegations of rigging and hijacking of electoral materials in the Rivers governorship election were false.
Outdoor media expenditure recorded N30.6bn in 2014 —Survey
A Survey conducted by TMKG Consulting on the outdoor industry said the Out-of-Home, OOH, media spend for 2014 is N30.66 billion, which represents 7 percent increase against the 2013 figures.
Police arrest Indian man in Lagos over visa scam
The Nigerian police have arrested a Dubai-based Indian national, Mohammed Shazul, for procuring a Dubai visa using a Nigerian man’s name without his consent.
Why sport devt tempo is slow – NANS
By Caleb Ayansina ABUJA – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has decried the lackadaisical attitude of the Federal Ministry of Education towards promoting sports development in the country. The Association, who is planning Nigeria Students Unity Games (NISUGA) for talent hunting, said non-cooperation of the ministry with sport commission had made the tempo of […]
Golden Eaglets: Amuneke harps on best players for Chile 2015
Exactly one month away from Nigeria’s opening Group A match against the USA at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015, and as the defending champions, much is being expected from the Golden Eaglets, presently under the watch of Coach Emmanuel Amuneke. Speaking on the team’s performance at the recent Suwon International Youth (U-17) Tournament in […]
Nigeria U-23 picks bronze in Congo
Nigeria U-23 squad, nicknamed Dream Team, won the bronze medal of the men’s football event of the 11th All-Africa Games on Thursday after a 5-3 penalty shoot-out defeat of host Congo.
