The lingering state of insecurity in the country has been blamed on poverty and corruption. A member of the House of Representatives, representing Magama/ Jigau federal constituency of Niger State, Atiku Shamaki made the assertion recently during a cha...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed about 952 National Youth Service Corps members to conduct the House of Representatives bye-election today, October 22, 2011 in Balanga/Billiri federal constituency of Gombe State. In a p...
Flag bearer of the Labour Party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman, has declared that surprise awaits the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the poll. Usman, who stated this in Lokoja yesterday in an...
About 1,600 Christians from Kaduna State are to perform this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the executive secretary of the State Christian Welfare Board, Reverend Joseph Jatau Yari has said. Yari disclosed this while briefing journalists yes...
Grief. That is the affliction that has taken over the life of Grace Victor, mother of a prospective law student, Emmanuel, who was brutally murdered by policemen in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, last Sunday. Osa Okhomina reports Grace has witness...
Despite the brilliant performance by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State in many sectors of the economy, the deplorable condition of most roads in the state capital and its environs, have caused untold hardship to road users there. As Ibanga Isine ...
Mr. Victor Afam Ogene who represents Ogbaru federal constituency of Anambra State has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in violence. Speaking with journalists, the deputy chairman, House Committee on Media and public Affairs also at...
Taraba State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Jonah Kataps, has never shied away from fighting issues that are neither necessary nor permanent. As would be expected of a labour leader, he has already raised the alarm over the planned d...
Inter Milan tackle Chievo at the San Siro this weekend hoping to transfer their European form into the domestic arena. Inter have won their last two UEFA Champions League ties despite facing tricky away games but at home, they have been in crisis. They...
Sam Amadi is the chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In this chat with LEADERSHIP WEEKEND, he opens up on the crisis facing the electricity sector in Nigeria and says that the task of accomplishing set objectives is a must-do. ...
Liverpool manager, Kenny Dalglish, insists there is no prospect of his team taking promoted Norwich lightly today at Anfield.Paul Lambert’s team have won three of their last four matches and also impressed in their 2-0 defeat at Manchester United...
The eyes of soccer fans across the globe will be focused on Manchester tomorrow when English champions, Manchester United, will be taking on league leaders, Manchester City, in one of the most eagerly-awaited derbies between the two for years. Accordin...
Spanish league leaders, Barcelona, will welcome Sevilla to the Nou Camp today. Barcelona, who have an unbeaten run this season will take on Sevilla, who has not lost a match this season. The tie against Sevilla will be a tricky one as Sevilla are high ...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will today take on Cameroon in the second leg qualifier of the London 2012 Olympics. The Super Falcons are heading to Yaoundé with a slim 2-1 advantage and need a draw to qualify for the Olympics. Nigeria has participated ...
With the recent release of Sunday Time 2011 Rich List and Forbes 2011 highest-paid soccer players, the below are Africa’s top five richest footballers of 2011. Samuel Eto’o Estimated net worth:$40 millionAnnual salary: £7million2010 E...