Local boy Greg Chalmers survived a fine late run by Tiger Woods to win his second Australian Open. The 38-year-old, who first won the title in 1998, carded a three-under final round of 69 to finish 13 under, one and two shots clear of comp...
Obafemi Martins has asked new Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi to give him another chance to prove himself just as he has backed the coach to succeed. “The Eagles drew 0-0 with Botswana but with more time, the team will be back on t...
Tragedy struck yesterday in Kaduna, when two gunmen suspected to be armed robbers murdered the younger brother of Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi at his residence. Confirming the incidence on phone, the Police Command s...
Dolphins are champions of the Nigerian Premier League for the 2010/11 season which ended officially nationwide yesterday. The Stanley Eguma coached side, who trailed behind their hottest rivals, Sunshine Stars by a point before the last da...
New Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has hailed the performance of Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi in Saturday’s goalless draw with Botswana. He also singled out skipper Joseph Yobo, Taye Taiwo as well as Dickson Etuhu and Fengor Ogu...
The Chief Servant and Governor of Niger State, Dr.Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has denied reports in a section of the media that he shelved a scheduled birthday Bash, following an alleged worsening health condition of former military president, G...
Known to be destructive to plants all over the world, grasshopper is a delicacy and source of income to residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, writes Pembi Stephen-David. Known to be destructive to plants all over the world, grasshopper is a ...
The United Nations has raised the alarm over the safety of Nigerians, as lead poisoning continued in several parts of the country. A report of the world body which was released on Friday noted that at least 43 villages in Nigeria continued to pre...
France has expressed willingness to partner with Nigeria on security over the activities of Boko Haram and other terror attacks in parts of the country, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The French Foreign Minister...
There is no doubt that dubious officials have taken advantage of the electricity power crises and failure in Nigeria to engage in large-scale corruption. GEORGE OKOJIE examines how the antics of greedy officials of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria ...
Despite the recent pronouncement in the maritime industry by the minister of finance and the coordinating minister of the economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, which signalled the much needed reforms in the sector, many issues have continued to bedevil the...
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives is winding up its investigations into alleged non-remittance of revenue to the Federation Account by 31 federal government agencies in a few days, LEADERSHIP SUNDAY has learned. According to...
Some former state governors currently being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged financial crimes have been gripped by fear. The reason: in six months, their cases will be decided. Chief justice of Nigeria (CJN)...
The opposition parties yesterday scored a major point against the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when various election petitions tribunals upheld the governorship election of the Nasarawa State governor, Tanko Al-Makura, and his Borno Stat...
Embattled Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State yesterday dared the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, which has withheld his clearance to run for a second term, and declared his participation in the November 19 gubernatorial primary. Governor Timipre ...