Dr Dalhatu Tafida, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK confirmed in London on Saturday that Ikemba Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is dead. “A member of the family just called to tell me,’’ Tafida said in a telephone interview with the N...
Fred Itua and Anthony Ada Abraham, take a cursory look at the talent hunt shows segment in the entertainment industry to reveal some shady deals being perpetuated under the guise of television reality shows. Talent hunt shows in Nigeria, have be...
Real Madrid will today welcome Athletico Madrid to the Bernabeau in the Madrid derby. Athletico Madrid have been in the shadows of their illustrious neighbour Real Madrid. The last time Athletico won the league was in 1996.Madrid have been more success...
The president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Solomon Ogba, has charged the leadership of the National Assembly to pay more attention to the development of sports, owing to its potential to improve the image of the country. O...
With the Nigeria senior national football team, Super Eagles, not going to be part of the 2012 African Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, following the 2-2 draw the team played with Syli National of Guinea in the final round of qualifier ma...
Last weekend’s Chelsea 1-2 loss at home to Liverpool was their first consecutive home loss in Roman Abramovic era and their fourth loss this season. The loss has put a serious dent on their title ambition and top four finish this season. Chelsea ...
The federal government of Nigeria has explained the implications arising from the trade of illicit small arms and light weapons and human trafficking. The Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Joy Ogwu, while addres...
Speaker of the House of Representatives Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwl, has challenged Nigerian politicians to choose and tread the path of desirable and effective leadership, saying that no country can ever attain greatness without surmounting the factor...
Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel was born February 19, 1963 to a Brazilian plumber, Francis Samuel and a Nigerian wig maker, Adebisi Samuel in Paddington, England. The British Soul and R&B singer became famous after the release of his hi...
As Nigerians roll out the drums today to commence the celebration of the annual Abuja Carnival, what will be uppermost in the mind of most participants is the issue of security. Given the spate of destruction in Abuja and many other parts of the countr...
A pod of 61 whales beached themselves at Farewell Spit in New Zealand last Monday. Officials decided to euthanize the 18 that were still alive by Wednesday. It is not clear why whales beach themselves, but one theory holds that when a sick individual h...
Finally, the sun set for Farida Waziri last Wednesday when the Presidency replaced her with Abdullahi Lamorde, as the head of the controversial Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. As it is the tradition with new appointments into critical bodies ...
Dr. Rose Oko, is a familiar face in Cross River State politics. She has been around the political scene for some time, having served as Education Commissioner in the state before proceeding to work as a commissioner in the National Refugee Commission. ...
Hon. Usman Bello Kumo is the member representing Akko Federal Constituency of Gombe State and in this chat with journalists, the lawmaker stated that Nigeria will not disintegrate in a thousand years. Ruth Choji was there for LEADERSHIP WEEKEND. Excerp...
The governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday described as “never do well” politicians involved in the low rating of the performance of his administration in the last four years, saying he would rely more on the accolades of...