Same-sex marriage ’ll wipe out humanity – Adeboye
The General Overseers, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said same-sex marriage will wipe out humanity. Adeboye spoke at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, during a...
View Article‘Saraki wrong on opposition’s contributions’
Chairman, Kwara State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Kayode Olawepo, has faulted the position of former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, that the opposition parties in the state...
View ArticlePlea bargain moves stall marketer’s bank fraud trial
Attempt by an oil marketer, Mr. Oluwaseun Ogunbambo, to, settle out of court, charges of bank fraud instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stalled his trial before a...
View ArticleACN faults Jonathan’s comments on Police College
SECTION Congress of Nigeria has berated President Goodluck Jonathan for chasing imaginary enemies during his last Saturday’s visit to the Police College, Ikeja. The ACN noted that the President,...
View ArticleA’Ibom to punish 35 errant principals
Education Monitoring Team in Akwa Ibom State has said it will punish 35 heads of secondary schools and teachers for negligence. Members of the team, who visited secondary schools in Etinan Local...
View ArticleUNN to honour Anyim, Jega
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim, is among eminent Nigerians that will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Nigeria at its 42nd convocation on...
View ArticleLagos Assembly seeks law to regulate bakers, caterers
The Lagos State House of Assembly has stressed the need for a law that would regulate the activities of bakers and caterers in the state. It therefore urged the state Master Bakers and Caterers...
View ArticleFashola bars officials from talking to press
The Lagos State Government has barred political office holders and civil servants from granting interviews to journalists or speaking on its behalf. A circular by the Head of Service, Mr. Adesegun...
View ArticleNSCDC warns cyber cafe operators against fraud
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ekiti State Command has warned cyber cafe operators in the state against swindling applicants with fake recruitment forms of the agency. The Public Relations...
View Article‘Save us from land grabbers’
The Ijako Community in Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State has accused the chairman and officials of the council of encouraging incursion into the community’s land. According to lawyer to...
View ArticleBroadcast rights exploitative — Minister
The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku on Monday said that Nigeria’s inability to broadcast live matches from the Africa Nations Cup was in the interest of sports development in the country. Maku...
View ArticleOshiomhole gives N41m to Eko 2012 medalists
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has rewarded athletes who did the state proud at the last National Sports Festival, tagged Eko 2012, with N41m cash. Condemning what he described as...
View ArticleSharapova, Li Na clash
Maria Sharapova maintained her impressive form to cruise through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open with an emphatic victory over fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova. She will face China’s Li Na,...
View ArticleMuray’s camp fumes
SCOTSMAN Andy Murray’s camp is hot under the collar as Roger Federer’s dream run of night matches has avoided the heat of the day at the Australian Open. The pair were “at the centre of a favouritism...
View ArticleFamily fixes burial date for late Ositelu
The remains of late Ayo Ositelu will be buried on February 2, 2013 in Ogere, Remo, Ogun State, the family has said. A statement by the deceased’s brother, Dr. David Ositelu, said the ceremony marking...
View ArticleCole signs one year Chelsea deal
England left-back Ashley Cole has signed a one-year contract extension at Chelsea, the Barclays Premier League side have confirmed. Cole’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season and...
View ArticleDjokovic beats Berdych, sets up Ferrer clash
Novak Djokovic is really starting to get the hang of how to handle himself at the Australian Open. Djokovic recorded a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 win Tuesday night over fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych, advancing to...
View ArticleFemi Robinson rises in defence of culture
Nigerian culture, which has, in recent times, been relegated is set to receive a boost. To achieve this, Lagos-based Femi Robinson Arts Academy is organising an award ceremony to recognise Nigerians...
View ArticleFESTINA stages Beyond the Sunset, Human Cargo
Lovers of the theatre are in for a good moment from January 25 when the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners will stage Lekan Balogun’s play, Beyond the Sunset. It is part of the...
View ArticleAFCON’s broadcast rights of controversy
Inability of terrestial television stations in Nigeria to air the ongoing African Cup of Nations due to dispute over broadcast rights sparks anger, writes SAMUEL AWOYINFA Television station owners,...
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