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[PHOTOS]The World’s First Talking Robot Launched Into Space
The humanoid robot, named Kirobo, is scheduled to blast into space around sunrise from an island off southern Japan on board a supply ship bound for the International Space Station. The robot was...
View ArticleTinubu goes for knee surgery
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of the national leaders and founders of Nigeria’s new political party, the All Progressives Congress will have surgery on his knee Tuesday in the United States, a short...
View ArticleLagos govt “deportation” of 70 Ndigbo an insult – Anambra Youth Vanguard
A socio-political group, Anambra Youth Vanguard, has condemned Lagos State government for dumping 70 indigenes of Anambra State at Onitsha bridge, saying the action amounted to an insult on the people...
View ArticleEFCC storms Rivers for Lloyd, others; Lloyd sues IGP for N50bn
Embattled Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Chidi Lloyd who was arrested for allegedly hitting an anti-Amaechi lawmaker with a fake mace may be in for more trouble as the...
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“Imposible is Stupid” by Osayi Osar-Emokpae: A Book Review
Not too long ago I purchased a copy of a book which I found pretty intriguing mainly because of its title more than anything else. I was drawn to the title because it was something I needed to tell...
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Lagbaja Responds To Okey Ndibe On “Mumudom” by Lágbájá
Dear Okey Ndibe: Thank you for sounding the alarm in a way that should make us reflect deeper. Mumu is not a condition I proudly proclaim. It was with a heavy heart that I came to this shocking...
View Article[VIDEO] Nigerian Police Caught On Tape Demanding Bribe
If you have never seen a Nigerian police in action, trying to extort money from people, here is your opportunity. This policeman was caught on tape trying to extort 25,000 naira from a motorist. Watch...
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ASUU, FG yet to agree as meeting is postponed to next week
Tuesday’s meeting between striking university lecturers and the federal government delegation did not resolve any of the contending issues. At the penultimate meeting last week, the government’s...
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UNILORIN Teaching Hospital, Mother celebrate birth of first test-tube baby
Mrs. Ramat Jamiu’s joy knew no bounds when she was delivered of a bouncing baby boy in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. Her bundle of joy had arrived after nine tormenting years of childlessness...
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Nigeria’s external reserves dropped by $1.8bn in three months
The nation’s external reserves have dropped by $1.8bn within the space of three months, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The data posted on the CBN’s website on Tuesday...
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GRUESOME: Female youth corper attacked by suspected cultists in Bayelsa
A 26-year-old National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member serving in Bayelsa State, Miss Folakemi Akinbode, is now struggling for her life at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri,...
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FG Has Commenced Payment Of Severance Package To PHCN Workers
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the severance packages of employees of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria in preparation for the conclusion of the privatisation of the power...
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Colonel Convicted For Defrauding Bayelsa Government Of 150 Million Naira
THE General Court Martial (GCM) of the Nigerian Army Tuesday found Lieutenant Colonel R. A Ahangba, with service number N9827, guilty on two count charges of fraudulently obtaining N150 million from...
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Emenike completes move to Turkish outfit; To earn €2.4m at Fenerbahce
Eagles star may be unveiled today Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Emenike will earn 2.4 million Euros a year as a Fenerbahçe player according to various media reports in Turkey. Both Russian club...
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Mourinho will add spice to Madrid-Chelsea clash
Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Paco Buyo says Jose Mourinho’s presence as Chelsea coach will “add spice” to Wednesday night’s International Champions Cup final clash between Blancos and Blues...
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OAU rated the best university in Nigeria, 8th in Africa
As a confirmation of its academic excellence and learning, the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State has again been rated the first and the best university in Nigeria and eighth in...
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Kidnapper, Ariel Castro’s house demolished in Cleveland
With several swipes from the arm of an excavator and a smattering of applause from spectators, demolition began Wednesday morning on the Cleveland house where three women were held captive and raped...
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WAEC Releases May/June 2013 Examination Results, Withholds 112, 865 Results
The WAEC on Wednesday released the full results of 1,543,683 candidates who sat for its May/June 2013 Secondary School Certificate Examination. The number represents 91.38 per cent of 1,689,188...
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Building explosion leaves 5 dead in Argentina,several injured
A powerful blast ripped through a ten-story apartment building in Argentina’s third largest city Tuesday, setting it ablaze and leaving at least five dead and 50 injured. Firefighters said a furnace...
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Obama cancels Putin meeting over Snowden asylum
US President Barack Obama has cancelled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia’s decision to grant asylum to intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, the White House said. But Mr...
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