The paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Alhaji Aliyu Ocheja Obaje is dead. Aged 102, the Attah Igala’s death was announced by the state government on Monday. Born in 1920, Dr. Aliyu Obaje was the youngest person ever to ...
A 28-year-old architect, Mrs Makanjuola Moses, on Monday appealed to an Ikorodu Customary Court to dissolve her three-year-old marriage over her husband’s refusal to allow her work. Makanjuola, who resides at Ebun Olukumuyi Street, Ijede in Ikoro...
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday described the re-election of Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo as victory for the masses and workers. A statement signed by Comrade Peter Esele, TUC President, and Chief John Kolawole, TUC General Secretar...
In the nation’s primitive political space, civilisation suddenly became a work in quantifiable progress some 48 hour ago when the governorship election successfully held in Edo State. In a poll defined by gripping political drama, justifiable fea...
Ministry of Defence would spend no less than N2.68 trillion (US$16.38 billion), in the next four years ending 2016. According to a recent report, defence expenditure, which is budgeted at N359.73 billion (US$2.19 billion) this year, is expected to grow...
The minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdul-Kadir, took over the mantle of leadership of the ministry about a month ago. In this interview with John Oba, he assures that the safety and welfare of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members acros...
Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion, David Haye over the weekend stopped Dereck Chisora in the fifth round of their bout to settle a grudge showdown in front of thirty thousand spectators at Upton Park. He floored Chisora twice with left hook...
National U-20 side, the Flying Eagles yesterday failed to beat a Nigeria Premier League side ABS FC. The friendly match ended in a goalless draw. It was decided inside the Ilorin Township Stadium. The Nigeria U-20 team, which used the game as part of b...
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) is planning a train-the-trainer programme for school games masters and mistresses. The programme is aimed to further popularise the sport. The federation’s President, Habu Gumel, said at the handing-over c...
Ashley Cole has issued a statement to stress that he and Rio Ferdinand are good friends. This was after the Manchester United defender appeared to mock his decision to support John Terry in court. Cole appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court i...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja Council, has hailed Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole over his resounding victory in last Saturday’s governorship election. The Council in a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade ...
Niger Delta Youths, under the auspices of League of Niger Delta Activists (LNDYA), have strongly condemned the campaign of calumny against the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed by “some disgruntled politicians” from his home state, Bauchi...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed has ordered the withdrawal of all temporary licenses issued quarry operators in the territory. Similarly, the minister has also ordered the suspension of the processing of all build...
The African Union (AU) has chosen South African Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as its leader, making her the first woman to hold the post. Ms Dlamini-Zuma beat incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon after a closely fought contest for the chairmanship of the organisation...
Tragedy was averted yesterday in Okene in the central axis of Kogi State, when a car suspected to be on a suicide mission exploded near Living Faith Church with the worshipers escaping bywhiskers. No one seemed to know the actual destination of the sui...