Sunday, January 4, 2015

8 killed, several injured as herdsmen clash with Plateau indigenes

Eight persons have been confirmed killed and several houses burnt in the clash between the fu­lani and the indigenes in four villages of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state; chair­man of the local council, Barrister Caleb Muf­wang has said.

Waje dazzles at Baileys’ Ladies’ Night Out


As part of activities geared towards celebrating women, Baileys, premium Irish cream liqueur, recently hosted fabulous women of excellence at the Christmas edition of the Baileys La­dies Night Out.

Planned insurance policy for pupils of Unity Schools


Barring any last minute change of policy by the government, the 125,000 pupils in the nation’s 104 Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) will be made to pay a compulsory insurance premium of N5,000 per annum to cover risks that they are believed to be exposed to on account of the Boko Haram insurgency. The measure is expected to rake in N625 million for NICON Insurance Plc, which has been chosen by the Federal Government to underwrite the risk.

Ideye vows to impress Pulis

Following the appointment of Tony Pulis as the new West Bromwich Albion manager, Nigeria striker, Brown Idey, has vowed to improve his goals tally for the Baggies.

Ondo PDP crisis far from being resolved – Rep Akintoye

The political crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State may be far from being resolved.
A member of the House of Representatives from the state, Hon. Albert Akintoye, representing Irele-Okitip­upa Federal Constituency, said that the removal of his name from the list of con­testants by the national sec­retariat of the party in Abu­ja, could only mean that the party crisis had just started.

Fire razes 10 shops in Calabar


Another tragedy befell residents of Calabar metropolis as the tyre section of the popular Bedwell market was gutted by fire, destroying goods worth millions of naira.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

George Clooney and wife steal kisses as they hang out with friends


The actor and his lawyer wife Amal couldn't seem to keep their hands and mouth off each other as they hung out with friends at a beach side bar in Mexico on New year's day.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...