Babangida Aliyu, Niger State governor has said that in all things, God has used President Goodluck Jonathan to unite Nigeria. Aliyu also said that one thing that looks elusive to many people is that President Jonathan’s coming has united all Nigerian governors at a time some people were trying to make the Peoples Democratic Party,…
JTF Kills Over 100 Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian Army has announced that over 100 members of the Boko Haram sect were killed yesterday when the military Joint Task Force, JTF engaged the group in a three hours battle. A statement signed by Colonel T. Antigha, Army Public Relations Officer said four Nigerian soldiers were injured in the confrontation. “After about three…
Cost of Business No Longer High in Nigerian Ports –Sambo
Namadi Sambo, vice president, noted today that the cost of doing business in Nigerian ports has become less compared to what used to obtain in the past. Delivering a message in Lagos to commemorate the 60th anniversary and inauguration of the permanent national secretariat of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Sambo…
NYSC Defends N4,000 Online Mobilisation Fee
Johnson Olawumi, Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has explained that the benefits coming with the full computerisation of corps members’ mobilisation is worth more than the N4,000 fee levied on prospective corps members for the processing. Briefing the directorate staff on the sensitization of prospective corps members on the full computerisation…
‘I am Not Quitting Music for Politics’ – 9ice
Abolore Akande, otherwise known as 9ice, the ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner, has said he is not quitting the entertainment industry for politics. This, he disclosed, in an interview with TELL while discussing why he is making a foray into partisan politics. 9ice who said music is everlasting for him, is contesting for the Ogbomosho North Federal…
Pistorius Guilty Of Culpable Homicide
Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic athlete on murder trial has been found guilty of culpable homicide for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on 2013 Valentines Day. The trial court said Pistorius acted hastily and used excessive force when he shot into the toilet, killing Steenkamp. The guilty verdict on culpable homicide charge came…
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Davido Nominated for MTV Best African Act Awards
Award winning artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,has been nominated by the MTV European Music Awards, for the Best African Act 2014 Awards. The award presentation is scheduled to hold in Glasgow, Scotland, in November. A statement from Bruse Gillmer, Viacom International Media Network Europe, organizers of the event, said Davido was the only…
Judge Finds Pistorius Not Guilty Of Murder
Oscar Pistorius, the South African blade runner accused of killing appears set to walk away from murder charges. The presiding Judge of the murder trial, Thokozile Masipa in the course of reading her judgment on Thursday morning, explicitly stated that there was no sufficient evidence to find the Olympian guilty of the murder, premeditated or…
Suarez Makes La Liga Debut
Luis Suarez, suspended Barcelona striker, will finally be making his debut in his new club after enduring a four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini, Italy’s defender during the last FIFA World Cup. The game takes place on Saturday, October 25, a day after Suarez’s ban expires. The confirmation comes after Spain’s professional league, LFP, announced…
Unilag Debate 2014: Social Science Student Wins
A 200Level student of the Faculty of Social Science, Olaitan Zainab today emerged the winner of the 2014 University of Lagos Debate, making her the third Social Science student to win the debate three years in a roll. Six debaters drawn from the faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of…
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