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Keshi Names Unchanged Squad To Face Mali – See full list Of Starting 11
Stephen Keshi has decided to go with the 11 players, that defeated Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, in today’s semi-final game against Mali.
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5 Things You Should Never Share With Your Boss
Some things are better left unsaid, a wise girl once told me. Actually, five regretful girls told me—after saying things to their bosses they wished they could have sucked right back in their mouths.
CAN Group Faults Bakare On El-Rufai’s Retweet
A conglomeration of 13 church groups within the Christian Association of Nigeria on Tuesday faulted the comments by the overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, on the retweet by a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai.
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Under Jonathan Leadership, The More You Steal, The Less Punishment You Receive – ACN
Leading opposition party, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has said that President Goodluck Jonathan is not competent enough to lead this nation, saying that under his administration, the more money you steal, the less punishment you receive.
Boko Haram Training Camps Found in Mali: "Over 200 Nigerians Trained for 10 Months in Timbuktu"
Hundreds of Boko Haram members stayed at training camps with Malian militants for months in Timbuktu, learning to fix Kalashnikovs and launch shoulder-fired weapons, a report has said.
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2013 Budget: Jonathan Withholds Assent Over Constituency Projects
There were indications in Abuja on Tuesday that President Goodluck Jonathan has withheld his assent to the 2013 budget.
Atiku Thought Obasanjo Wouldn’t Complete His Tenure – El-Rufai
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar thought that former President Olusegun Obasanjo would not complete his tenure, paving the way for him (Atiku) to become the President.
Jonathan Off To UK And France
President Goodluck Jonathan left Abuja for the United Kingdom en route France, where he is billed to hold talks with the British Prime Minister and French President over terrorism in West Africa.
4 Die, 3 Injured In Another Auto-Crash Along Ibadan/Ife Road
Auto crash, Tuesday, killed four persons and left three others seriously injured along Ibadan/Ife highway.
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11 Killed in Adamawa Clash
11 killed in Adamawa clash 11 people are reported to have died following clashes between nomadic cattle herders and farmers in a village in Adamawa state, north eastern Nigeria.
Students Protest Over Increase In Fees In Ebonyi
No fewer than 2, 000 students of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, on Tuesday protested against the increase in their school fees by the school’s management.
I May Resign If Nigeria Wins Nations Cup - Keshi
The Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has said that he could pack his bags and resign from office if his team wins the ongoing African Cup of Nations in South Africa.
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Yahoo Yahoo Boys Granted Bail In Benin - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned nine of the twenty suspected internet fraudsters arrested and handed over to the Commission by the Joint Task Force of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin.
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3 Soldiers, Retired Naval Officer Shot Dead in Bayelsa
Reports reaching our newsdesk indicate that a retired Naval Officer and three Soldiers attached to the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) were shot dead on Tuesday morning.
Nigeria - Mali Standoff Preview
The Malian national team have shown that they are wily and strong, and the Nigerians cannot afford to be complacent if they are to reach the final.
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Why Nigeria’s Unity Is Non-Negotiable - Jonathan
Activities marking the centenary celebration of the country kicked off Monday night with an elaborate ceremony.
PHOTOS: Wizkid Shoots Azonto Video
The entertainment industry is buzzing with the latest news that wizkid has been shooting the much anticipated video for his hit single azonto.
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Jonathan Not Clueless, Incompetent – Okupe
The Presidency says President Goodluck Jonathan has done well since he assumed office. It therefore said the accusation of incompetence levelled against him was untrue and a mere political propaganda.
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