President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has, for the umpteenth time, assured Nigerians that the present Senate will expeditiously pass the Petroleum Industry Bill before it in order to make the sector more viable. Mark, while addressing the Branch ...
A Lagos High Court yesterday ordered the arrest of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and one of his aides, Oyebode Atoyebi, for allegedly failing to appear to defend charges against them by the Economic and Finan...
Kogi State governor-elect, Captain Idris Wada and his deputy, Arch. Abayomi Awoniyi, yesterday received their certificate of return at the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, promising not to betray t...
Students across various Nigerian universities have condemned the ongoing strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking to LEADERSHIP WEEKEND, some students of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, said ...
Faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday announced the emergence of a former commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah as a running mate t...
There are indications that ministers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) worldwide would resume their 18- year-old-legal battle on December 13 before Justice J.E. Sharkarho of a Federal High Court Ibadan in Oyo State. President of the church, Pastor E...
The Niger State government has entered another phase of the beatification and infrastructural development of the state capital, awarding a contract for the streetlight on eastern bye-pass, Minna at the cost of N268.7 million. The contract award ceremon...
In order to reduce the perennial traffic congestion experienced in the city centre, especially during working days, the Transportation Secretariat is to introduce parking meter services in the federal capital city. The director, Public Transportation D...
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State yesterday inaugurated the state Joint Patrol Squad and warned all criminal elements to stay clear of the state. The 146-member squad codenamed, ``Operation Burst’’ is made up of 65 officers of the Nigeri...
WajeWhen it comes to having great and successful years, I don’t think you can argue with the fact that Ms. W.A.J.E is having the best year of her career. Ituaje Iruobe (born September 1), popularly known as WAJE which is the acronym for ‘Wo...
Popular comedian, Afamefuna Klint Igwemba, also known as’ Klint Da Drunk’ is a multi-talented artiste who has become a household name in the entertainment industry. Patience Ivie Obhafuoso and Blessing Ukemena, caught up with him recently a...
Super Falcons attacking midfielder, Stella Mbachu, has tipped her teammate, Perpetua Nkwocha to emerge the 2011 African women’s footballer of the year. CAF on Wednesday short-listed the reigning player of the year and Super Falcons forward alongs...
Amir Khan believes un-fancied challenger Lamont Peterson poses a bigger threat to him today than two-weight world champion Zab Judah did in their recent light-welterweight unification scrap. Khan defends his WBA and IBF belts when he faces hometown her...
In deciding whether to embark on charity work, perhaps the first question to ask yourself is, “What is my aim?” It is important one asks what the aim of his or her career is going to be. Is it to make money or to assist others who do not ha...
There is no doubt that the year 2011 is fast moving into history as one of the most traumatic years of Nigeria football. The disappointing elimination of Dream Team V in Morocco from the 2012 Olympic Games in London completed a cycle of sorrowful year ...