‘Robin Van Persie Could Have Been Killed’ – Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson called on the Football Association to hit Ashley Williams with a lengthy ban after claiming the Swansea City defender "could have killed" Robin van Persie during Manchester United's 1-1 draw on Sunday. The

Banky W Recounts Kidnap Experience At Baddest Concert (PHOTOS)

The Baddest concert was a first on many fronts. EME frontrunner, Banky W recounted a kidnap and armed robbery experience he faced in 2009, reliving the moment in front of

Absenteeism: Plots To Impeach Governors Chime, Imoke Underway

THERE are indications that absentee Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, may not return to work soon, even as the plot to impeach him may have commenced Saturday in Enugu.

Mark Amaza: Between INEC And The De-Registered Parties

When the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, de-registered 28 parties last week and 3 more this week, there was a feeling of relief, even joy which I felt as I

Army Confirms Twin Suicide Bombers Attack

Nigeria’s special military task force, the Joint Task Force, has confirmed that twin suicide attacks targeting the offices of Airtel and MTN, both telecommunications company, occurred yesterday in Kano. The

De-registration: We’re Uninterested in Mergers – PDP

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has said that though it was willing to accept members of the recently de-registered parties into its fold, it was not having any plans of

Christmas Tragedy: Fulani Herdsmen Attack Ogun Community

Death came knocking on the people of Ojo-Odan, a border town in Egbado North Local Government Area of Ogun State last Friday as it came under attack from Fulani herdsmen

Is Skales Nigeria’s Best Rapper?

When Skales arrived onstage for his first solo performance Friday night, after being introduced by his labelmate and boss, Banky W, most fans weren't sure what to expect. At the

Kidnap Kingpins Now Recruit Graduates, Undergraduates – Delta CP

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, has confirmed that the kidnap kingpins in the state are now recruiting graduates and undergraduates to carry out their diabolical schemes.

Marijuana Better For Brain Than Alcohol – Study

A teen who consumes alcohol is likely to have reduced brain tissue health, but a teen who uses marijuana is not, according to a new study. Researchers scanned the brains

‘Wizkid And Me Are Best Friends’ Says Davido After Joint Performance (PHOTOS)

One of the highlights of The Baddest concert which took place at the Oceanview in Victoria Island last night was the surprise guest performance of Davido. Although Davido and Wizkid

Lamborghini’s New Jeep Is Stunning (PHOTOS)

At the Beijing Motor Show, Lamborghini introduced the four-door, four-seat Urus concept, an SUV that the automaker is likely to market within the next few years. Though the concept's formal

Jobs Family Yacht Seized In Amsterdam Over 3M Euro Dispute With Designer

The mega yacht commissioned by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has reportedly been sequestered by lawyers for designer Philippe Starck in Amsterdam over a payment dispute. The yacht was originally

Four South Koreans Kidnapped In Bayelsa Released

Four South Korean workers kidnapped earlier this week in Bayelsa State have been released, says the spokesman of the Korean Foreign Ministry early Saturday. The South Koreans who are staff

Jonathan Summons Sambo over N16 billion ‘Official’ Residence

President Goodluck Jonathan recently summoned the Vice President Namadi Sambo over the N9billion variation on the contract sum for his new official residence. The project which was originally planned to

WAEC Withholds 47289 Results For Malpractices

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has withheld a total of 47,289 candidate’s results representing 11.04 percent owning to various cases of examination malpractices. The new Head of National Office

How Oando Plans To Fund $1.8 billion ConocoPhillips Acquisition

The biggest indigenous oil and gas concern, Oando, plans to fund its $1.79 billion purchase of ConocoPhillips’ local unit through a sale of debt and shares. After paying a cash

Airtel Premieres HD Voice Service In Nigeria

Leading Telecommunications Services Provider, Airtel Nigeria recently announced the roll-out of High Definition (HD) Voice Service, a network innovation that allows customers to experience exceptional voice quality across 3.75G locations

Cocaine Cowboys: Man Excretes Ninety Wraps in Fourteen Days

A suspected drug trafficker recently excreted 90 wraps of a substance believed to be cocaine in 14 days. The suspect, Peter Onyeagba, 40, allegedly tested positive for drug ingestion after

Presidency, Govs, NASS In Crucial Meeting

A crucial meeting was held on Friday between President Goodluck Jonathan, the leadership of the National Assembly, members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples' Democratic Party and some

Catalonia List Xavi, Pique For Eagles

An array of Barcelona stars have been called up to play for Catalonia in a friendly with the Super Eagles on January 2. The game is to serve as part

Three Additional Parties De-registered by INEC

Even as the dust raised by the recent de-registration of twenty-eight political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is yet to settle, three more political parties have been

Bauchi Auto Crash Kills 10, Injures Eight

An accident along the Bauchi-Gombe highway killed ten people and injured eight others when two cars, a Volkswagen Golf and a Honda had a head-on collision. The Acting Sector Commandant

Maid Steals N5m And Disappears

A 37-year old woman, Lilian Njoku, was arraigned for stealing property worth N5m belonging to one Mrs Yemi Urowayino Njoku, who runs an organization called Skilled Nannies Ltd, which provides

Denzel Washington To Film In Nigeria Next Week

Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week to take part in the shooting of Spider Basket,a new movie funded by Nigerian businessman, Dennis Osadebe. Osadebe himself

The Baddest Tickets Selling Out Fast At Outlets, Eko Hotel

R28 events coordinator Gbolahan Balogun has informed our correspondent that tickets to the Baddest event featuring EME All-Stars are almost sold out. "The main thing is to get your tickets

Access Bank Regional Manager Charged With N672m Fraud

Olayinka Sanni a former regional manager with Intercontinental Bank (now Access Bank), was yesterday dragged before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 

Jonathan Appoints Tony Anenih As NPA Chairman

President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday appointed controversial Edo politician, Tony Anenih, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The appointment was announced in a statement late Thursday by

SSS Presents 250 Bombs As Evidence In Suleja Bombing Case

The State Security Service, SSS, tendered 250 improvised explosive devices, IEDs, as evidence against six suspected Boko Haram members who were planning to use it against the Vice President, Namadi

Rejoicing Over Yakowa’s Death “Unreligious and Inhuman” – Babangida

The Chairman of the Northern Governor's Forum has chided the elements in society who rejoiced over the death of deceased former governor, Patrick Yakowa, calling the act "unreligious and inhuman".