Nelson Mandela goes home:1918 – 2013
The Flag covered coffin carrying the body of former South African President Nelson Mandela is taken from his home in Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning as his beloved country began eight days of...
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‘What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.’ ‘If people can learn...
View ArticleN32billion loan: PDP accuses Fashola of playing partisan politics
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State chapter has accused the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola of playing partisan politics. The PDP stated this after the Federal Government had...
View ArticleMandela Home town burial set for December 15
South Africa says Nelson Mandela will be buried Sunday, December 15, in his hometown of Qunu, following a state funeral. President Jacob Zuma gave details on the official services and memorials for...
View ArticleKebbi govt. to revive comatose Argungu fishing festival in 2014
The Kebbi Government is to revive the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival to boost tourism and generate revenue. This information is contained in statement signed by the Director of...
View ArticleGovernor Chime urges African leaders to emulate Mandela
Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has called on African leaders to emulate the selflessness, patriotism and humility, exemplified by the late anti-apartheid hero and former President of South...
View ArticleJunaid Mohammed taken by SSS over “Bloodshed” comments about Jonathan
FROM LEFT: COMMANDING OFFICER, NIGERIA NAVY SHIP, PATHFINDER, COMMODORE VINCI FADEYI; DIRECTOR, STATE SECURITYSERVICE, RIVERS COMMAND, MR GIDIEON AGBAGE, AND CHIEF OF STAFF 2 BRIGADE, NIGERIAN ARMY,...
View ArticleWorld Cup: Nigeria draws Argentina, Iran; see full list.
The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles has been drawn alongside football giant, Argentina, first timers; Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran in the group F of Brazil 2014 World Cup. This would be the...
View ArticleYuletide: Police Command bans use of fireworks in Plateau
As the Christmas celebration draws closer, the Plateau Police command has placed a total ban on the use of fire crackers, popularly called knockouts and fireworks. The command in a press statement...
View ArticleNwabueze: Some forces bent on stalling National Confab
FROM LEFT, CHIEF FEMI FALANA, CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION, DR KEZIAH AWOSIKA AND PROF. BEN NWABUEZE AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK, ‘TIME TO RECLAIM NIGERIA AND NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON THE SAVE NIGERIA...
View ArticleAgricultural sector needs urgent revitalisation – NSE
The country’s agricultural sector is currently experiencing a downturn and needs to be urgently revitalised, the Nigerian Society of Engineers has said. According to the body, agriculture constituted...
View ArticleOando, German firm sign €5m LPG deal
Oando Marketing Plc has signed an agreement with KFW, a German government-owned development bank based in Frankfurt, to invest €5m (over N1bn) in the cooking gas market in Nigeria. The company, in a...
View ArticleIyanya releases customised christmas card and new photos
In the spirit of Christmas, Iyanya has unveiled his greeting card. 2013 has been a balling year for Made Men Group artiste, Iyanya. He not only acquired multimillion naira deals but also sold out show...
View ArticleHow to start your business without a loan
Interested in starting your own business but hesitant to take out a huge business loan? While it can be difficult to start a company with little capital, it is absolutely possible. In some ways, it can...
View ArticleAkure community monarch to celebrate Christmas, New Year in prison over...
A traditional ruler in Ondo State is to spend the forthcoming Christmas and New Year festivities in prison, as an Akure Magistrates Court today ordered that he, alongside four others, be remanded in...
View ArticleArtiste, Terry G performs on stage with ripped leather pants
Akpako Master, Terry G, handled an embarrassing moment on stage like the professional entertainer he is, as he performed yesterday, at the STAR beer village for the 2nd Lagos Countdown. The...
View ArticleThe end of cold war: Maigari has forgiven Keshi
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Aminu Maigari informed a gathering of stakeholders at a truce meeting in Brazil that he has forgiven Super Eagles chief coach Stephen Keshi for all...
View ArticleMusician Sean Tizzle shows off his new auto
The fast rising singer just bought himself a chevrolet camaro rs 2013 model. Congratulations to him! -@informationng.com 0 var dd_offset_from_content = 40;var dd_top_offset_from_content =...
View ArticleCrack in Amaechi’s home as Governor denies separation from wife, Judith
Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi says it is not true that he separated from his wife Judith Amaechi. Governor Amaechi said this at an All Night Christian Musical Concert held at the civic centre...
View Article‘I have suspended Pro-Amaechi Lawmakers’ – Evans Bipi says he is Rivers speaker
A contentious politician, lawmaker in the Rivers House of Assembly and cousin to the First Lady, Evans Bipi, has continued to parade himself as the rightful Speaker of the Rivers State House of...
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