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We’re locked out in the rain, intimidated in Addis Ababa – Supporters Club

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

By Tony Ubani The Nigerian supporters Club recounted their ordeal in the hands of Ethiopians in Addis Ababa yesterday, claiming that they were locked out of the stadium and made to stay in the rain before they finally allowed only 400 members to provide support for the Eagles in their 2-1 win on Sunday. But […]

World Cup 2014: Ghana thrash Egypt 6-1 in play-off tie

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

World Cup 2014: Ghana thrash Egypt 6-1 in play-off tie By Ian Hughes BBC Sport Ghana took a huge step towards reaching their third straight World Cup finals by thrashing Egypt 6-1 in the first leg of their 2014 play-off. Asamoah Gyan thumped in the opener and it was 2-0 after Michael Essien’s run led […]

World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria rally to defeat Ethiopia in Addis Ababa

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, October 13th, 2013

13 October 2013 Last updated at 14:54 GMT World Cup 2014: Ethiopia 1-2 Nigeria Nigeria survived a scare in Addis Ababa as the African champions rallied to beat Ethiopia 2-1 in the opening leg of their World Cup play-off. The hosts were the superior team for the first hour and led after 56 minutes as […]

Picture: 243 Nigerian delegation arrive in Ethiopia for crucial World Cup match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 12th, 2013

Home > News > Nigeria Arrive In Ethiopia For 2014 World Cup Qualifier <:section> Nigeria arrive in Ethiopia Nigeria arrive in Ethiopia for 2014 World Cup qualifier Posted: 12 October 2013 Time: 02:40 pm Print this article A 243-strong Nigeria delegation arrived at the Addis Ababa Bole Airport on Saturday morning for Sunday’s 2014 […]

SA President Zuma Invokes Wrath Of God

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 12th, 2013

President Jacob Zuma, who has been under sustained attack from young politicians like Julius Malema and Lindiwe Mazibuko, says those who insult leaders in positions of authority would be cursed. A South African nesportal, iol.co.za. reports that Zuma says this is because God has made a connection between the government and the church. He was […]

PDP to Super Eagles – Go to Ethiopia and conquer

Posted by admin Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 12th, 2013

PRESS RELEASE GO TO ETHIOPIA AND CONQUER, PDP URGES SUPER EAGLES AHEAD OF CRUCIAL BRAZIL 2014 WORLD CUP QUALIFYING MATCH As the senior National Football Team, the Super Eagles, puts finishing touches to preparations for Sunday’s Brazil 2014 World Cup crucial qualifying match in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership […]

Press Release: Grassroot Politicians of Nigeria on Ribadu’s numerous contradictions

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Headlines, Press Releases Saturday, October 12th, 2013

NUHU RIBADU’S NUMEROUS CONTRADICTIONS We find the character of Nuhu Ribadu a very irritating phenomenon. On the surface he has an indomitable penchant for knowing what people want to hear and saying it even if it means contradicting himself, for self aggrandisement. It really does not matter to him if it is at the […]

Nigeria Has 20 Legitimate Dollar Billionaires – Ventures Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 12th, 2013

Nigeria has the highest number of legitimate dollar-billionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent wealth report by Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa (www.ventures-africa.com), a leading African business magazine published its inaugural ranking of the richest people in Africa on Monday at richlist.ventures-africa.com. The full magazine is available as an App in the Apple and Google […]

Solomon Lar lived in Abuja rented apartment, had difficulty paying rent, aide says

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Plateau, State News Saturday, October 12th, 2013

Arthur Eze promised to buy the house for Mr. Lar’s family. The members of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Bamanga Tukur, paid a condolence visit to the Abuja home of the pioneer chairman of the ruling party, Solomon Lar, only to be shocked that the late politician […]

Amaechi raises alarm on abuses in Rivers; says Niger Delta risks “Baga Massacre”

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta, Rivers, State News Saturday, October 12th, 2013

Mr. Amaechi says the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation in Rivers State holds dire consequence for Rivers, Niger Delta and Nigeria Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, to investigate the “grave and deteriorating human rights situations” that he alleged were orchestrated by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Joseph […]