In preparation for the 2015 general elections, Suleiman Abba, Inspector General of Police, hasreassured on the readiness of the Police to guarantee maximum protection of Nigerians, INEC officers and Ad-hoc staff during and after the elections billed for February 14 and 28. Abba, speaking during a briefing with senior officers on Tuesday, February 3, in…
APC Alleges Plot to Postpone Elections
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has alleged that proponents of a shift in the 2015 election date are planning to sponsor nationwide protests against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The APC says the protests are planned as a means of coercing INEC to shift the elections, billed for February 14 and 28. This was…
Ancelotti Insists Ronaldo Regrets His Action
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager, has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is fully aware that his outrageous behavior in the last weekend 2-1 victory over Cordoba was unacceptable. It would be recalled that the Real Madrid forward was shown a straight red card after attacking Edimar, Cordoba defender, violently on Saturday, January 24. Ancelotti who revealed…
Turkey Reacts to Prophet Mohammed Cartoons
The Government of Turkey has condemned and vowed to thwart the publication of cartoons of the Muslim prophet describing it as an open provocation. Turkey said it would not condone the continued insult of Prophet Mohammed in the aftermath of attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine. Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey Prime Minister, stated this while addressing journalists…
France Holds Funeral for Terror Victims
Following a three-day terrorist attack in Paris, France that started on Wednesday, January 7, funeral ceremonies are being held on Tuesday in honour of seven of those shot dead. The three-day terrorist attack that led to the killing of no fewer than 17 persons, including journalists, saw Islamist gunmen attacking in different parts of France…
Ronaldo Named World Footballer of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid striker, has been named the world footballer of the year for the second year in a row. The Portuguese captain beat the duo of Lionel Messi, Barcelona striker and Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich goalkeeper to win this year’s BallonD’or award. This year’s award makes it the third time Ronaldo has won…
Man Knocked Down Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Tragedy struck early Wednesday, 7 January 2015 when a hit-and-run vehicle ran over a middle-aged man (identity unknown) along Lagos-Ibadan expressway at the Ojodu-Berger axis of Lagos state. The victim was knocked down as he attempted to cross the express. It took officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC over half an hour after…
Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Vote Wisely
Ahead of the February 14 general elections, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to vote wisely and allow sound judgment to prevail. He said this was necessary as Nigeria does not deserve its present position. Obasanjo said this on Monday, while receiving a group of women identified as South-West Women leaders at his Presidential…
Ebola: Willoughby, Sierra Leone’s Foremost Doctor Dies
Victor Willoughby, Sierra Leone’s foremost Ebola physician has been confirmed dead after contracting the deadly infectious disease. Brima Kargbo, Sierra Leone’s chief medical officer said Willoughby died earlier today just a few days after he tested positive for Ebola. The death of Willoughby makes it the 11th doctor in the country to die from the…
Russian Economy Will Stabilize – Putin
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has blamed Russia’s falling economy on what he described as the influence of “outside factors.” While addressing journalists today in Moscow at his usual end-of-year news conference, Putin blamed the current economic ordeal Russians are facing on “outside factors.” Russia is on the verge of a recession due to falling…
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