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Obasanjo, IBB call for urgent dialogue to end violence 30 Jul 2012 | 12:26 pm
AFP – Two former Nigerian leaders issued a rare joint statement on Sunday calling for talks to end a deadly insurgency by Islamist group Boko Haram, warning the violence could put the nation’s unity a...
Kanu ordeal with Portsmouth marks end of an era 30 Jul 2012 | 05:41 am
By Eddy Dove A mutual exhale and a rolling of eyes at Fratton Park as confirmation of Aaron Mokoena’s transfer came through. Things generally aren’t going well if the departure of one of your most es...
Corruption, ethnic intrigues tar Nigerian embassy in U.S. 30 Jul 2012 | 04:57 am
Ambassador Adebowale Adefuye By Nicholas Nechemas An ambassador from a corrupt, oil-rich African nation. A journalist who moonlights as an activist. A disbarred lawyer and his client, a questionable...
Photo: Team Nigeria at London 2012 Olympic Games 30 Jul 2012 | 02:20 am
Nigeria wins Olympic basketball opener 30 Jul 2012 | 12:19 am
Alade Aminu (14) is defended by Tunisia's Salah Mejri (15) at the 2012 Summer Olympics. CREDIT: AP Photos AFP – Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 poi...
Desertification a threat to Africa’s development 29 Jul 2012 | 11:10 pm
Luc Gnacadja, head of UN desertification convention By Busani Bafana Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to help store carbon that woul...
Jenifa, AY to host 2012 NEA Awards in New York City 29 Jul 2012 | 10:58 pm
July 18, 2012 – New York, NY – The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) is proud to announce the hosts of this year’s award show scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2012, here in New York City. With le...
Bimbo Daramola: An Emerging Hope for Better Democracy 29 Jul 2012 | 10:38 pm
Hon. Bimbo Daramola, Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1 By Emmanuel Ajibulu There is no doubt absolutely that Nigeria is wonderfully endowed by God with human and other resources despite the fact th...
Agunloye: The Chicken has finally come to roost 29 Jul 2012 | 10:21 pm
From left: Olu Aguloye, former ACN governorship candidate and Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo State Governor By Idowu Ajanaku Even in party politics truth is constant, no matter its inherent intrigues. But no...
Odumakin: The real Sanusi Lamido Sanusi 11 Jun 2012 | 12:34 am
CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is turbaned Danmajen Kano By Yinka Odumakin I was one of those who opposed the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Central Bank Governor when the late Umaru...