Was there a cabal in Keshi’s time as Eagles’ captain?
The conversation with one of Nigeria's all-time best wingers, Finidi George, which we began last week continues today.
Lions kill female worker in South African game reserve
Lions mauled to death a 21-year old woman on a South African private game reserve where she worked and lived, police said Saturday. The woman, identified as Swans Van Wyke, was attacked on Thursday afternoon “while performing her duties” on the reserve in the northern-most province of Limpopo, police said. Cancer: NAOWA screens 502 women […]
Pension reforms: Edo to screen batches 58 to 65 for arrears’ payment
The Edo State Government has invited pensioners in batches 58 to 65 for physical and documentary verification in order to process the payment of their arrears. In a statement, Permanent Secretary and Chairman, Edo State Pension Bureau, Saylor Juwobor, said the exercise was in continuation of payment of pension arrears by the Governor Godwin […]
Afrobeat musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his white envelope
Those who got really close to Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, says he was a bundle of wits and humor. Veteran journalist, Alhaji Usman Abudah, was once offered white envelope by the musician. Abudah did a story on Fela after visiting him at his Agege Motor Road, Lagos abode. It turned out to be a […]
Huawei to launch Digital Oilfield IOT Solution at The NIPS 2020
Huawei is expected to launch its Digital Oilfield IOT Solution NIPS2020. Nigeria is one of the largest and oldest oil producers in Africa. The oil and gas sector is one of the most important sectors in the country’s economy, accounting for more than 90% of the country’s exports and 80% of the Federal Government’s revenue. […]
You have to steal a good man from a careless woman – Miwa
Leading sex therapist known widely as the ‘Kayanmata Goddess’ and fondly called Miwa of Miwa Signature Palace has given an insight on why some women lose their men to other. According to a post on her Instagram page, the Ikare-born, lady engineer turned Aphrodisiac seller opined that good men are not easy to find, that, they can only be stolen from a careless woman.
YSFON thumbs up Kano State Government
Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria( YSFON) has commended the Kano State Government for it’s grassroots sports development programme; saying it’s happy with the efforts the state government is making towards having a successful 37th edition of the annual Ramat Cup for U-16 boys slated for February 13-21 in Kano State. A statement by the Federation […]
No one watches you more than your haters — Tiwa Savage
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigeria’s leading superstar singer, Tiwa Savage has done a whole lot of things since her arrival on the music scene in 2013 with her debut single “Kele Kele Love”. Some bad, some good, depending on the divide you find yourself. Trick or treat, it doesn’t matter because this Isale-Eko, Lagos State-born mother […]
Buhari emulating America on Service Chiefs tenure to defeat terrorism — Ari Gwaska
A former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Alhaji Muhammadu Ari Gwaska, believes President Muhammadu Buhari is following United States of America’s (USA) lead on tenure elongation of Service Chiefs to defeat terrorism. The National Chairman Pro-Nigeria Elders Council (PRONECO) says it isn’t entirely strange for heads of security architecture to remain in office longer […]
Cancer: NAOWA screens 502 women in Enugu
No fewer than 502 women benefited from a free breast and cervical cancer screening exercise organized by the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) in Enugu on Saturday.
EKEDC assures customers in Agbara, Badagry of improved supply
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities of improved electricity supply.
Athletics: Amusan to set IAAF World Indoor Tour alight
Nigerians can enjoy some world-class athletics action this weekend as the IAAF World Indoor Tour, ORLEN Copernicus Cup from Arena Torun in Poland today. The event will feature some of the top athletics stars in the world, including Nigerian Women’s 60m sprinter Tobi Amusan, who will compete against the likes of Megan Tapper, Elvira Herman, […]
A trip down memory lane: The generational blame game
I entered university in November 1984. That was the 1984-1985 session when the military government of then Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.) removed meal subsidy for university students. Before then, my father, who studied at the University of Lagos in the late 60s and early 70s, had regaled us (my siblings and I) with stories […]
Yul Edochie reveals what wrecks many male Nollywood practitioners
By Ayo Onikoyi One of Nigeria’s most popular and successful actors, Yul Edochie, son of legendary actor, Pete Edochie may have opened a can of worms by his assertion on Twitter a couple of days back. ‘Desperate Housewives’ actor, Orson Bean dies after being hit by car https://t.co/Df7mLKYOPr #vanguardnews pic.twitter.com/VL36Av1OQy — Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) February […]
Security personnel not exempted from night motorcycle ban — Umahi’s aide
Mr Saint Anakor, Special Assistant to Ebonyi Governor on Security and Utility (Capital City), has said that security personnel in the state are not exempted from the restriction on commercial motorcyclists from operating beyond 7 pm.
Enugu vasity students demand decentralized federation
STUDENTS from different tertiary institutions in Enugu state have demanded a decentralised system of government in Nigeria to allow states to have some levels of autonomy to operate independently.
