After disrupting a national election, anti-government demonstrators in Thailand have vowed to keep up their campaign against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The troubled election Sunday, which was boycotted by the main opposition party, appears unlikely to resolve Thailand’s protracted political crisis, which has fueled bouts of deadly unrest in the Southeast Asian country. During the
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AAAA Ukrainian President to return to work after illness Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is to return to work on Monday after four days of illness, with protesters still demanding he give up power. The political crisis has continued unabated in his absence, with thousands on the streets of the capital, Kiev. Meanwhile, opposition leader Dmytro Bulatov has arrived in Lithuania for medical treatment. Mr
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2015: Senate tinkers with same day for all polls Ahead of next year’s general elections, Senate may consider an amendment of the Electoral Act (2010), which will see presidential, governorship and National Assembly polls holding same day. ...
2015: Day PDP drew battle line in Kwara The stage is set for an epic power struggle in Kwara State. Expectedly, it is be-tween the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In what appeared like first step to realizing its political dream, the PDP led by President Goodluck Jonathan, last Monday, drew a battle line in the state in its avowed ...
I know why Jonathn removed me as minister –Ama Pepple Ex-Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms Ama Pepple, has explained why President Goodluck Jonathan removed her as minister in September, 2013. The former Head of Service of the Federation, was removed at the time eight other ministers nominated by governors and others opposed to President Jonathan were removed from office. ...
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APC won’t thrive in Rivers –Omehia Former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, has said he has no regret over the Supreme Court ruling that ousted him from office in 2007. Speaking exclusively with Saturday Sun in Abuja, Omehia, a lawyer, contended that the 2007 Supreme Court judgment ...
Fear grips residents as kidnappers invade Bauchi The abduction of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Lame constituency in Toro Local Government Area, Hon. Yusuf Nuhu by suspected kidnappers has sent shivers down the spine of residents. ...
2015: Return of Nnamani rejigs Enugu political equation The build-up to the 2015 general elections in Enugu State is becoming more interesting and dramatic with each passing day. First, it was the face-off between the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and Governor Sullivan Chime over the Enugu West senatorial seat. ...
2015: Election to determine Nigeria’s unity –Gen Abdulsalami Former Military President General Abdulsalami Abubakar said yesterday that the manner in which the country will handle the 2015 general elections will determine if Nigeria will remain a united and stable country. ...
My opponents sponsor smear campaign against me –Shekarau Former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has alleged that those opposed to his political interest have begun a campaign of calumny against him. ...
Oshiomhole vows to develop rural areas Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured people in the rural communities of the state that government will provide the needed infrastructure and amenities to make life comfortable for them and boost their economic life. ...
Court strikes out suit against monarch Justice Morenike Obadina of a Lagos State High Court has struck out a suit filed by the Adeshiba Ayeloja Adedewe family seeking to stop the Ojora of Ojora, Oba Fatai Aromire from demolishing houses on a vast area of land measuring 1, 324 hectres situated in Awori community in Badagry area of Lagos State. ...
Boko Haram: You’re wrong, Rep replies Maku Chairman of House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, Goni Bukar Lawan, has described the comment on Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State by Information Minister, Labaran Maku, as “unfortunate” saying that Maku was the most “ineligible” public office holder to take on the governor. ...
Senate panel probes contract payments in Boko Haram enclave Senate Committee on the Environment and Ecology yesterday asked the Federal Ministry of Environment to explain payment of N21m to a contractor for a project in Bama, a community in Borno State ravaged by the Boko Haram sect. ...
National Conference can reposition Nigeria if… – Ekweremadu Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu said yesterday that the national conference could help reposition Nigeria if well handled by delegates. ...
4 killed as cult groups clash in Anambra community No fewer than four persons were killed when two cult groups clashed in Obosi in Idemili North Council Area of Anambra State. The Police command in the state said some arrests had been made in connection with the incident. ...
Osun students protest lecturers’ strike Students of the four tertiary institutions owned by the Osun State Government yesterday barricaded major roads in Osogbo, the state capital to protest the continuous closure of their institutions following the indefinite strike embarked upon by their lecturers. ...
Strike: National Hospital workers to Resume Work Tuesday – Union (Abuja) Striking workers of the National Hospital will on Tuesday suspend their 12-day-old strike and resume… ...
Reps probe abandoned N470bn FCT projects The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory ((FCT ) is investigating the abandonment of roads and other capital projects worth over N470billion.The projects are those initiated between 2010 and last year. The projects which include roads, water, health, transportation are yet to be completed, ...
Ekiti 2014: Drama as fuel scarcity frustrates governorship aspirant Ahead of the PDP governorship primary fixed for next Saturday, the party’s screening committee led by Senator Ndoma Egba yesterday screened 16 of the aspirants that picked the party Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. ...
Dangote hits market with 52.5N grade of cement Leading manufacturers of cement in the country, Dangote Cement Plc, yesterday launched 52.5N grade of cement into the Nigerian market. ...
PENCOM denies fraud allegation The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has assured contributors to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) that contrary to allegations of looting and fraud in the commission, their contributions with various Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) remained safe and in tact. ...
Nigeria imports N2.7bn fake phones in 2013 About one million fake phones valued at N2.7 billion were imported into Nigeria in 2013, the Federal Government has disclosed even as it also lamented the poor quality of service delivery by telecommunications operators in the country. ...
Market Downturn: Capital Market Operators Allay Fears of Crash (Lagos) Some capital market operators on Monday allayed investors’ fears on the current downward swing… ...
I want to be another Dangote –Ichie His name may not be ringing bell in Nigeria, but Prince Saviour Ichie, managing director, Bright Future Enterprises Limited, the producer of the popular Authentic Herbal cream, has one ambition, to hit it big and compete with the Dangotes of this world. Ichie is one of those who believe that determination, focus and perseverance is the key to success, not only in business but also in life. ...
New twist in alleged missing $20bn oil money A new twist has crept into Senate’s investigation of an alleged missing $20 billion oil fund as the Committee on Finance directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to furnish it with more details on a $2.4 billion payment for third party financing. ...
…Hands over Olorunsogo power to Sepco Pacific Partners Federal Government has formally handed over Olorunsogo Power Plc to SEPCO Pacific Partners Limited thus bringing to 16, the total number of power assets handed over to the private sector in the last four months. ...
FG commences enforcement of new tariff on imported vehicles Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has finally commenced full enforcement of the new tariff on imported vehicles rolled out by the Federal Government in 2013. ...
NAICOM mulls compulsory insurance cover for doctors, nurses, hospitals In line with its strategic initiative to boost inclusive insurance in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM) has hinted it would soon commence implementation of a compulsory Professional Negligence Insurance Cover for health workers and health facilities ...
Fuel scarcity: NNPC, marketers trade blame As Nigerians continued to groan under the current scarcity of petroleum products across the country, authorities concerned have also engaged themselves in a blame game that is yet to proffer solution to the lingering but avoidable economic crises. ...
Vivian Nwakah: I haven’t adapted to Lagos lifestyle Though Nigerians in the United States have always surrounded Vivian Obiageli Nwakah, living in Nigeria is a great new experience for this young, fast paced business executive. ...
Fredrick Leonard : Female fans often propose marriage to me Don’t blame the girls for swooning all over him. He is tall, handsome and well built. And above all, he is popular and comfortable. Born in Lagos, Nollywood star, Fredrick Leonard, who hails from Anambra State, describes himself as fun loving. In this exclusive interview with The Entertainer, the graduate of Biochemistry opens up on sundry issues. Excerpts: ...
Sammie Okposo unveils NGO Globacom Ambassador, Sammie Okposo, is poised to give back. The singer has unveiled his NGO christened, Follow The Leader Organisation (FTLO). Commenting on the development, Okposo, in a chat with The Entertainer, lamented that Nigerians generally do not know what makes a good leader and ...
Nigerian youths need attitudinal change – Festus Keyamo Human rights activist and lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has called for attitudinal change among young Nigerians, saying that dreaming big without having the right attitude would lead to failure. He expressed sadness that the country’s youths want the best things of life without working for it. ...
Despite challenges, President Jonathan stands firm So much power resides in Aso Rock that lots of people often forget that the president is human. ...
Glitzy road to the altar! Your wedding date is fixed. Your dress has been chosen and you are trying to decide on the perfect pair of wedding shoes to match your gown. The perfect wedding gown needs to be matched by perfect accessories and what can be better than a pair of brilliant shoes. ...
I don’t want to be part of Nollywood’s soft porn – Gloria Young If there’s anything that makes Young happy, it’s being around children and inculcating goodness in them, but when she got married to prolific actor, Norbert Young, the celebrity couple experienced delay in child ...
In Parakou: So hot was my soup, I forgot my notebook! For a chronic ulcer sufferer, sampling foods, which a travelwriter must do, could sometimes pose a serious challenge. Across Benin Republic, ginger is a popular ingredient of the locals’ cuisine. ...
I’m a modern thinker who values tradition too – Adora Oleh Growing up, the vivacious on air personality Adora Oleh loved talk shows. No wonder she towed that line when the opportunity presented itself. She mentally prepared herself for the kind of life she wanted. Born and raised in Surrey, England, this former co-anchor of Project Fame West Africa, doesn’t like being tamed. ...
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Tanker Fire Destroys 12 Transmission Towers in Delta [11 Mar 2014]
Five in Police Net for Allegedly Stealing 3-day-old Baby [11 Mar 2014]
Boko Haram: Perplexed Shehu of Borno Calls for Fasting and Prayer [11 Mar 2014]
Senate Committee Queries Environment Ministry over N1.4bn Constituency Fund [11 Mar 2014]
Boko Haram: House Declares Today Mourning Day for Slain Children [11 Mar 2014]
My Directors Have Been Feeding Me with Lies, FCT Minister Cries out [11 Mar 2014]
Bayelsa Denies Suit against EFCC to Recover Alamieyeseigha's Loots [11 Mar 2014]
MASSOB Members Behind Attack at Enugu Govt House, Say Police [11 Mar 2014]
APC to PDP: Stop Blackmailing Us With Religion [10 Mar 2014]
ROYAL FATHER ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH KIDNAP OF JONATHAN'S COUSIN [10 Mar 2014]
Alison-Madueke in a Surprise Visit to Lagos Filling Stations, Accuses Marketers of Causing Scarcity [10 Mar 2014]
For Jonathan, 2015 is Not Negotiable, Say South-south Elders [10 Mar 2014]
Terrorism: Jonathan Confident of Surmounting Challenges [10 Mar 2014]
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Kojo disagrees with Gaiya over Eagles jersey One time Nigeria Football Association chairman, Kojo Williams has fumed over comments made by Godfrey Gaiya on the new Eagles Jersey. [March 11, 2014]
Keshi faces selection headache for World Cup Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has admitted he faces a selection headache ahead of the World Cup, but adds he is happy it is so. [March 11, 2014]
Ezeh, Aderemi get awards at CBN Junior Tennis Championship Tochukwu Ezeh from Onitsha and Omalade Aderemi from Ondo were awarded the “most outstanding player” for boys and girls respectively at the grand finale of the CBN Junior Championships last weekend. This is the first time the award has been given to players who did not win any titles. [March 11, 2014]
18 national junior tennis players depart for AJTC in Kenya Eight national junior tennis players on Monday departed Abuja for Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Junior Tennis Championships (AJTC) beginning on Wednesday. [March 11, 2014]
Lagos warns principals over mercenaries The Lagos State government has promised to deal with principals who field mercenaries to represent their institutions in the state’s grassroots development programmes. [March 11, 2014]
Guardiola dreads Arsenal ARSENAL may be 2-0 down in their Champions League tie against Bayern but coach Pep Guardiola is insisting his side cannot afford to be complacent in Wednesday’s night second leg. [March 10, 2014]
Wenger believes in Arsenal’s ‘mission possible’ Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dubbed Tuesday’s Champions League last 16, second-leg clash at holders Bayern Munich as “Mission Possible” as they attempt to over-turn a two-goal deficit. [March 10, 2014]
200 players jostle for FOSLA academy football scholarship No fewer than 200 players on Monday registered from the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to compete for the 2014 FOSLA Academy’s Football Scholarship programme. [March 10, 2014]
NSC to spend N5.54bn in 2014 The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Monday said it planned to spend N5.54 billion for its activities in 2014. [March 10, 2014]
NFA budgets N2.08bn for Super Eagles World Cup 2014 campaign The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said on Monday that it had budgeted N2.08 billion for preparation and participation of Super Eagles in FIFA World Cup 2014 tournament in Brazil. [March 10, 2014]
R-E-L-I-E-F! No more surgery for Balogun Fortuna Dusseldorf and new Super Eagles right back, Leon Balogun, will after all not undergo surgery on his injured right foot, German medics ruled at the weekend. [March 10, 2014]
Mikel: Eagles will shine in Brazil Mikel Obi has dismissed as rumours reports he could soon be on his way out of Chelsea, insisting he is focused on doing well with his London club. [March 10, 2014]
Wigan stun Man City Holders Wigan Athletic stunned Manchester City in the FA Cup for the second consecutive year with a sensational 2-1 quarter-final victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. [March 09, 2014]
6 new records at Lagos Premier Lotto Athletics Championships The finals of the 2nd Lagos State Premier Lotto Athletics Secondary Schools Championships ended on Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, with the setting of six new records. [March 09, 2014]
Right Of Reply: Maigari’s NFF deserves respect As someone who has been in the mainstream of journalism/media management practice for more than two decades, I was aghast at the write-up by Joe Ehizode on this page exactly one week ago, in which he nonchalantly dismissed the persons making up the present Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation. [March 09, 2014]
CAF Confed Cup: It’s not yet over, Warri Wolves coach tells players Though they enjoy a 3-2 goal advantage over visiting Union Douala FC of Cameroon, Warri Wolves coach, Paul Aigbogun has advised his players to brace up for a tough challenge as the two sides return to the battle turf for the second leg round of 16 CAF Confederations Cup tie at the Warri Township Stadium today. [March 09, 2014]
Customs deny Osaze’s jersey story, insist N.1m was paid as duty Last Sunday we carried a story titled ‘Customs, FAAN frustrate Osaze’s jersey donation to Insurance FC with a rider, Associate forced to pay N.1m based on a story told by the Super Eagles associate, Austin Uabor. [March 09, 2014]
Chelsea punish Spurs, seven points clear Demba Ba grabbed two goals, with Samuel Eto’o and Eden Hazard also on the scoresheet, as Jose Mourinho’s side went seven points clear [March 08, 2014]
La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock defeat at Valladolid Barcelona slumped to their third defeat in seven league games as they lost away to relegation-threatened Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday. [March 08, 2014]
How Man United beat West Brom 3-0 Manchester United kept their faltering push for a Champions League place alive with a breezy 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. [March 08, 2014]
Erico, Adepoju task Eagles on cohesive football EX- internationals, Joe Erico and Mutiu Adepoju have urged the Brazil 2014 World Cup-bound Super Eagles to be more cohesive in their style of play as they get ready for the Mundial later this year. [March 08, 2014]
Awo Kids Cup: Osoba, Adebutu applaud talent pool Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba and philanthropist, Chief Kessington Adebutu were excited to see kids display their talent at the final of the 1st Obafemi Awolowo U-10 Kids Cup played at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island on Thursday. [March 08, 2014]
Celtic to sign 13-year-old goalkeeper Scottish champions Celtic are set to sign 13-year-old goalkeeper Joshua Rae after beating Liverpool and Everton for his signature. [March 07, 2014]
World Cup: Balogun prays for speedy recovery After his debut for the Super Eagles ended in a nightmare, defender, Leon Balogun stated that he was not disappointed with the injury he suffered in the friendly against Mexico Wednesday in Atlanta, USA.. [March 07, 2014]
Nike overtake Adidas in World Cup teams battle Nike will supply the kit for more teams than Adidas for the first time ever at this year’s World Cup finals. [March 07, 2014]
Tunisia, Cameroon to host AfroBasket 2015 Tunisia and Cameroon have been awarded the hosting duties for AfroBasket 2015 and AfroBasket Women 2015 respectively, FIBA Africa announced on Friday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. [March 07, 2014]
Tennis coach killed by hit and run driver at Auchi A middleaged man was on Friday crushed to death by a hit and run driver near the main gate of the Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, in the Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo. [March 07, 2014]
2014 World Cup: Nigeria set for Scotland friendly Nigeria will warm-up for the World Cup with a friendly against Scotland in May, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced on Friday. [March 07, 2014]
Eagles get Code of Conduct booklet in Atlanta The Nigeria Football Federation is taken nothing to chance as it seeks a decent performance at this year’s World Cup in Brazil and better conduct by players and officials of all national team in the future. [March 07, 2014]
Last chance for Enyimba Nigeria’s lone campaigner in the CAF Champions League, Enyimba know that tomorrow’s return leg first round match against AS Real Bamako in Mali in the icebreaker for the two-time winners of the most coveted club competition on the continent. Enyimba are on the brink of a shock elimination from the competition, no thanks to their 2-1 defeat at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba last Sunday. [March 07, 2014]
League kicks off today After several delays and postponements, the Glo Premier League kicks off today, with teams battling for precious points, which they hope will count in their favour in their bid to win the coveted title at the end of the season. [March 07, 2014]
We need Uche in Eagles – Umeh First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Mike Umeh was one of thousands of Nigerians that stayed awake in the early hours of Thursday to watch the Super Eagles take on fellow World Cup qualifiers, Mexico in Atlanta, USA. [March 07, 2014]