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New UK visa policy: Any cause for alarm?

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, June 30th, 2013

By Nnamdi Ojiego Nigerians from all walks of life have continued to react to the introduction of a new visa policy by the British government, with many describing it as discriminatory and unacceptable. The policy requires Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom to produce a cash bond of N730,000 (3,000 pounds, $4,600 or 3,500 euros) […]

Forget Yobo, Osaze, Kojo tells Keshi

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, June 30th, 2013

By Tony Ubani Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi’s olive branch to out of favour Osaze Odemwingie and captain Joseph Yobo to rejoin the national team has hit a sour note with former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Kojo Williams telling him to drop the idea. Keshi should forget about recalling Osaze and Yobo. […]

Opinion: Boko Haram: Example of a Good Father

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Saturday, June 29th, 2013

Recently, Christians all over the world, observed Fathers’ Day, a day set aside to celebrate the important role fathers play in creating a safe and secure environment for human development, one that is both productive and stable. The day was used to reflect on the increasing expectations of families, groups, institutions and governments on the […]

All Cross River Lawmakers in Jamboree in the U.S.

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Friday, June 28th, 2013

All the Legislators from the oil-rich state of Cross Rivers led by its speaker, Rt Hon. Larry Okori Odey are currently junketing across cities in the United States for lessons on American farming. The legislators have visited; Atlanta, Chicago and are currently relaxing in the U.S Capitol, in Washington, DC. According to sources, the trip […]

Jonathan hails Fashola at 50

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, June 28th, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola as he celebrates his 50th birthday on Friday (today). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, the President conveyed warm felicitations to Fashola and wished him more years of service. Jonathan wrote, “On behalf of my family, the government and people of the […]

Student, who gave birth in toilet, names baby (Picture)

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, June 28th, 2013

THE baby delivered in the toilet of Moremi Hostel by a 400-level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Oyinlola Rotimi, has been named Nifemi, Okikiola. Rotimi, who gave birth last Tuesday, was initially accused of attempting to flush her baby boy down the septic tank. But it was later learnt that Rotimi, who was inexperienced in […]

Ogun PDP suspends Daniel, 12 others

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Ogun, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), State News Friday, June 28th, 2013

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has suspended former Governor Gbenga Daniel for alleged romance with the Labour Party in the state. Twelve other members of the PDP in the area – Idowu Osho, Gbenga Sadiku, Yetunde Majolagbe, Mabawonju Shitta, Ayantola Lawal, Raufu Jinad, . Oguntade Adeleke, Gbenga Buhari, […]

If BB were to be on iPhone, Android….

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, June 27th, 2013

By LAJU ARENYEKA If the rumours were anything to go by, it should have happened yesterday. From yesterday, June 27, Iphone and Android users should have been able to download the Blackberry messenger service on their phones. But it did not happen. Blackberry and Iphone users are still keeping their fingers crossed for that digital […]

NIS to deport 106 illegal immigrants

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

By EGUFE YAFUGBORHI PORT HARCOURT — RIVERS State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service is to repatriate 106 illegal immigrants to their respective countries. Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Mike Longe, Monday, during the ongoing immigrants verification exercise taking place at the Command Headquarters, Port Harcourt, said the number of those affected could be more […]

Eagles need a foreign coach – Kojo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

BY JOHN EGBOKHAN Kojo Williams, a former chairman of the Nigeria Football association (NFA) has blamed the Super Eagles technical crew headed by Stephen Keshi for the ouster of the national team from the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. The African champions, defeated Tahiti 6-1 in their opening match but went on to suffer […]