15 April 2011 The UEFA Europa League quarterfinals wrap up on Thursday evening with second leg fixtures, though only one tie is still in the balance. The Iberian trio of Porto, Benfica and Villareal all look to have one foot already in the last four after comprehensive first leg victories over Spartak Moscow (5-1), PSV Eindhoven (4-1) and FC Twente…
The Edo State government yesterday announced the sack of two serving commissioners, two transitional committee chairmen and some special advisers to the governor, Adams Oshiomhole. No reason was given why the former commissioners and aides were relieved of their appointments. Investigations by NEXT, however, revealed that the removal of the affected officers was not unconnected with their failure to deliver…
The controversy over who is liable to pay the severance packages of retired judicial officers of the Oyo State judiciary was laid to rest yesterday after a court ruled that it is the responsibility of the state government to pay the entitlements of jurists who served in the state till their retirement. The trial judge, Muktar Ladi Abimbola, made the…
The Commander of the National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State, Sumaila Ethan has said that the agency has arrested 160 drug suspects and impounded six vehicles allegedly used in conveying hard drugs into the ancient city. Mr Ethan revealed that the feat was recorded in the past two months, saying that the seized hard drugs include: cannabis…
20th Century Fox (1990) Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and Catherine O’Hara. Seeing this classic comedy at Christmas was as good as having your birthday right after the festivities. Although it was released around Christmas, the unavailability of cinemas in Nigeria at that period ensured that it took a while before it gets listed in the…
Edith Oluchi Iheme is the chief executive officer of Glam Makeovers, a company that provides avenues for ladies to improve their looks. Established in 2010, Ms Iheme is an English Language graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University and holds makeup certification from House of Tara. She speaks to X2 on the motivation behind Glam Makeovers. What motivated you to go into…
Olamide Coded Tunes (2011) Over the past weeks, there has been a buzz about a particular young rapper who many have labelled a Dagrin reincarnate. Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, stole into mainstream music with his ID Cabasa-produced smash hit debut single, ‘Eni Duro’. And just before the dust settles on this single, he officially dropped a 16 tracker-one…
14 April 2011 Harry Redknapp has told his Tottenham stars to make amends for their Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid by booking a return to Europe's elite club competition. Redknapp's side have enjoyed a memorable first campaign among Europe's superpowers, but that fairytale run came to an end at White Hart Lane on Wednesday as Madrid won 1-0…
14 April 2011 With four West African teams in Group B of the 2011 African Youth Championship, emotions are sure to run high as the regional rivalry amongst Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Gambia takes centre stage. And with nine titles between three former winners Nigeria (5 titles), Ghana (3) and Cameroon (1) there can be little argument that, on…
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State commissioned a N116 million ultra-modern market in Owo. Speaking at the occasion, the governor said it was in fulfilment of his administration’s promise to the people. Barely two weeks ago, Mr Mimiko flagged off the N3.9 billion expansion of Owo major roads. The market, located beside the palace of the traditional ruler of Owo…
Fifteen political parties under the platform of the Ondo State Chapter of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties yesterday directed its members to cast their votes for the Action Congress of Nigeria’s presidential candidate, Nuhu Ribadu. The CNPP said their decision was based on the need to dislodge the Peoples Democratic Party from government. Addressing a news conference in Akure…
The Kwara State government has challenged opposition parties in the state to produce evidence that it induced traditional rulers and public office holders to help it rig last Saturday’s election. The state governor, Bukola Saraki, through his spokesperson, Mas’ud Adebimpe, told NEXT that it is obvious that the governor has contributed to the peaceful reign of traditional institution in the…
Centage Superstar judge and West Africa Idols contestant Eric Arubayi has released three singles: ‘I Go Make Am’, ‘Number One’ and ‘One Love One Voice’ off his forthcoming yet-to-be-titled debut album. On the track, ‘Number one’, Eric sings about what love should be like for those who have experienced it while ‘One Love, One Voice’ and ‘I Go Make Am’,…
13 April 2011 Algeria were Africas biggest climbers in the latest release of the FIFA World Rankings, with the Desert Foxes moving up 15 places to 40th overall and sixth in the CAF region. Ghanas Black Stars are still Africas top ranked side (15th overall, up 1 place), with Cote dIvoire (21st, up 4), Egypt (36th, down 1), Nigeria (38th,…
13 April 2011 Defensive midfielder-turned right fullback Terna Suswan has tipped Nigerias Flying Eagles to top the 2011 African Youth Championship (AYC). The Flying Eagles star was a whisker away from making the 2010 World Cup final squad, but now says his own World Cup will be with the U20s, also in South Africa, beginning from Sunday. Excerpts: Suswan, you…