Nigerian entertainers came out in their large numbers to attend the just concluded Music Meets Runway held on Tuesday, December 23. The world of Nigerian fashion wrapped up on a high note as different designers came out to showcase their art at the much anticipated show held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria…
Youth Should Avoid Political Violence – Nwokeforo
Ozoh Joseph Nwokeforo, Priest of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Ogba, Lagos has called on youths to be wise and not indulge in political violence as the 2015 election draws near. He said they should be very careful and not to be manipulated by any politician. “First of all I pray that…
Boko Haram Threatens Emir of Kano
The Boko Haram terrorist sect have threatened to attack the Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi II, for mobilizing people of Kano and Nigerians to fight the extremists. The recent attacks on the Kano Central Mosque had prompted Sanusi to charge Kano residents and vigilantes alike to arm themselves and fend off another terrorist attack. The…
Why Some Nigerians Love to Hate Keshi, Mikel
With the shocking failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations competition scheduled for Equatorial Guinea early next year, many a Nigerian soccer fan, angry at the loss, have taken to venting their frustration against those they perceive to have caused or contributed to the team’s ouster. Two of such…
‘Old People, Cause Of Nigeria’s Troubles’ – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday accused elderly Nigerians of troubling the country as a result of their utterances and behaviours. He said young Nigerians have continually brought glory to the nation and particularly berated old politicians in the country, who he said cause trouble by constantly quarrelling and abusing one another. “Young people are involved…
Over 100 Nigerians Deported From Finland
More than one hundred Nigerians were on Thursday December 11, deported from an asylum camp in Finland and several other European countries. The deported asylum seekers included women, children and some with their immediate family. They all arrived at the cargo terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos at 7.00 a.m. aboard a…
APC Accuses DSS Of Torture
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Department of State Security Services, DSS of using torture to obtain forced confessions from the workers who were arrested during a raid on the party’s Data Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The party said the action was in contravention of the UN Convention against Torture to which Nigeria…
Nigerians Speak
…Thank God I have only one wife and I have abundant energy for other jobs. Babangida Aliyu, governor, Niger State, talking about why he has energy for other duties. If a team fails, sacking the coach won’t solve the problem. Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles’ coach, rationalising why he should stay on the job even…
Tambuwal: PDP’s Fundamental Error
Lasun Yusuff, represents Osogbo/Olorunda /Irepodun /Orolu Federal Constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly since 2011. He is a member of the Appropriation Committee in the House. In this interview with Olusegun Adeosun, reporter and Paul Kuyoro, photojournalist Yusuff, who is also an engineer, bears his mind on why the country has not attained…