No Burial Plans For Now – Pilot’s Family
The aged parents of co-pilot, Lieutenant Adeyemi Sowole, who died on Saturday in the ill-fated helicopter crash have declined commenting on the claim by the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral…
Aluu4: Three More Charged To Court
Three more suspects were charged before a Port Harcourt magistrate court for the October 5 killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt, in Omoikiri-Aluu community, an incident…
Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie Released By Kidnappers
Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Public Affairs, Nkiru Sylvanus and former Mr Nigeria, Kenneth Okolie have been released unharmed by their kidnappers after spending four days in captivity. The…
P Square, Wizkid, Banky W Rehearsals For Baddest Concert (PHOTOS)
P Square stopped by at the rehearsals for the Baddest concert and caught up with Skales, Banky and Wizkid. In the photos, Paul is exchanging blackberry contacts with Skales. Wizkid…
Two Lebanese Convicted Of Smuggling $2 million Cash Through Lagos Airport
Hassan Rmaiti and Talal Hammoud who were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos 26 November with $2,073,160 have been convicted by Justice Okechukwu Okeke of the Federal High…
“Arsenal’s A Big Club But Barcelona is A Level Above” – Alex Song
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song would have welcomed a return to Arsenal when the Champions League round of 16 draw was made in Nyon this morning. The Spanish giants are one…
Dike Confirms Eagles 2013 AFCON Call-Up
Portland Timbers Nigerian striker Bright Dike has confirmed that he has received an invitation to the national team camp ahead of the 2013 Africa Nations Cup. The USA-born striker who…
Kim Kardashian Threatens To Leave Instagram
Instagram's problems could get A LOT worse ... 'cause the app's #1 user -- Kim Kardashian -- is telling friends she's considering LEAVING unless its new policies are drastically revised, ASAP. Instagram…
Chinese Christian Cult Arrested Over Mayan Prophecy
Some apocalypse believers may be spending the end of the world in a Chinese prison. More than 100 members of the “Almighty God” Christian cult in China have been busted…
Murtala Mohammed International Airport Is On Fire
An electrical spark has caused a serious fire at the international wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport close to the departure terminals. The Airport which was recently refurbished has…
New Kaduna Governor Accuses Commissioners Of Disrespect
The newly sworn-in governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero yesterday criticized members of the State Executive Council, accusing them of what he termed as disrespect when he was deputy…
Helicopter Crash Was No Assassination Attempt – Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) on Tuesday revealed that he would have been on the helicopter which crashed with former Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa and former…
IROKING, Eskimi Partner On New Music Download Portal
IROKING, Africa’s number one music site has joined forces with one of the continent’s leading mobile social networks, Eskimi, to bring the very best African artists, directly to users’ mobiles. …
Ministers Without Remembrance Emblem Denied Entry to FEC Meeting
Ministers who did not wear the emblem of the 2013 Armed Forces Remembrance Day were on Wednesday denied entry into the venue for the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at…
Bank Robbery Leaves 2 dead, 5 Injured
A bank robbery that took place in Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun state and which lasted for about 30 minutes, has left at least two persons…
Odilim Enwegbara: The CIA And Nigeria’s Stability
The Central Intelligence Agency was established to scuttle and derail potential challengers to America’s economic hegemony. Choking and paralysing most potential challengers result from subjecting these countries to endless social…
Power Generation Reaches Record 4350 Megawatts
The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power, Mr Beks Dagogo-Jack on Tuesday disclosed that the nation’s power generation hit a new peak at 4350MW. This is despite the recent closure…
Courier Nabbed With $130,000 At Kano Airport – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced the arrest of one Bashir Abdu, a Nigerian resident in Dubai at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, with $130,000 in cash.…
National Assembly, NJC, Attorney-General Sued Over Poor Funding Of Judiciary
Human rights lawyer and former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Olisa Agbakoba, has filed a suit against the National Assembly, National Judicial Commission and the Attorney-General of the…
Miss USA Crowned Miss Universe 2012
American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. Olivia Culpo, 20, from Rhode Island, was chosen…
Five Indian Sailors Kidnapped In Niger Delta Waters
Gunmen have launched an attack on a tanker ship off the coast of Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, raiding the vessel and kidnapping five Indian sailors. The attack targeted the SP…
Boxing Day: 20 Lagos Boxers Set For Gov. Fashola Belt
Lagos State boxers are honing their skills to fight for the prestigious “Gov. Babatunde Fashola’s Belt,’’ scheduled for Boxing Day, Dec. 26, at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Yaba. The…
Squeezing Breasts May Cure Breast Cancer – Research
Researchers at the UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have put the squeeze — literally — on malignant mammary cells to guide them back into a normal growth…
Rihanna May Not Have A Man, But She Has A Man-sion (PHOTOS)
Single and apparently not searching, R&B super sensation, Rihanna recently splashed $12 million on an 11,000 sq. ft. house featuring 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a cutting edge kitchen, a dining room…
Instagram Backtracks on Outcry, Says Won’t Sell Users Photos
In a message on the Instagram website titled 'Thank you, and we're listening', Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom told users: "It is not our intention to sell your photos." Instagram's new…
Enugu State Assembly Orders Arrest Of Commissioner
The Commissioner for Poverty Reduction and Human Development in Enugu State, Mr Godwin Ogenyi, was yesterday arrested by policemen on the orders of the State House of Assembly for allegedly…
Nicki Minaj Lands $5 Million New Years Eve Party Gig
Nicki Minaj is reportedly being paid $5m to host a New Year’s Eve party. The Starships rapper has reportedly commanded $1m more than R&B superstar Beyoncé to host a party…
Lagos Pipeline Explosion May Bring Another Round of Fuel Scarcity
The nefarious activities of pipeline vandals across the country which is on the increase, has caused a major setback for the country. Apart from causing fuel scarcity, the vandalisation of…
Bayelsa Kidnappers Release Nigerian, Detains Koreans
The gunmen who kidnapped five employees of Hyundai Fabrication Company a Chinese firm on Monday at Okpoama, Brass Local Government Area of the state, have released the only Nigerian that…
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Camera, SIII Mini
The Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) Mr. Brovo Kim, said the company has renewed its commitment to the Nigerian market, with plans to increase its market share,…