Monday, January 26, 2015

Mercy Johnson Is In Town


Popular Nollywood diva and new mum, Mercy Johnson, is in town!
Photo - Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson-Okojie has returned to Nigeria few weeks after being away in the United States for

Monguno Attack: Military Knew But Still Yet Taken By Surprise

 The Nigerian military were informed of an impending attack on Monguno barracks, yet the soldiers in the area were taken by surprise.

Nigerian Army
Nigerian Army
Yesterday’s massive attack by Boko Haram on Monguno according to information coming out was expected but the Brigade stationed in the area failed to prepare adequately for the group’s onslaught.
Sources told Premium Times that the brigade stationed in the

EKSU students brutalized during protest in Epe today


There was rioting between students of Ekiti State State University (EKSU) and the management of one of its affiliate colleges, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education in Noforija, Epe Lagos State where some students were allegedly brutalized by security

European Union Rejects Monitoring Election In N/ East

The European Union International Election Observation Mission has rejected monitoring some states in Nigeria because of the challenges facing the country.
Gen. Buhari
Gen. Buhari
The election observers reportedly refused to monitor the February general elections in the north-eastern parts of the country as a result of the insecurity posed by members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram.

Drama As FA Cup Rounds Up


It was a weekend of drama in the FA Cup fourth round games played all over the United Kingdom with the account of David and Goliath repeating itself.
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Bradford Celebrating
It all started with a three-time champions league champions, Manchester United that could not pass through Cambridge of Friday night.

Opinion: 5 Reasons Why Buhari Might Win


Following the recent controversies that have trailed Gen Mohammadu Buhari’s decision to contest in the coming presidential elections. Political analyst  Adedayo Ademuwagun, gives 5 reasons why Buhari is so popular right now. Excerpts below
Gen. Buhari
Gen. Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari is probably the most popular politician in the country right now. The hashtag #FeBuhari has been trending on social media and a lot people have been rooting strongly for him around the country. He just might win the election coming up next month. Things are going really well for him.

Dan Etete Warns Patience Jonathan Over Goverbor Dickson

Following the show down between the first lady, Patience Jonathan and the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, a Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Dan Etete has warned her to stay clear.
Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan
The Nation reports that Etete, who spoke at the weekend in Yenagoa at an event to mark his 70th birthday, took a swipe at the First Lady over the alleged meddlesomeness of Mrs. Jonathan in the affairs of the state as well as getting involved with the internal politics of Bayelsa.

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...