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Jonathan, Others Bid Achebe Final Farewell
MANY in the literary community were disappointed when President Goodluck Jonathan failed to name a monument after the late Prof.
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Champions League: Akpoborie, Iroha, Eguavoen enliven Heineken Champions Planet
The UEFA Champions League 2012/13 season comes to a glorious climax tonight at the Heineken Champions Planet with the final match of the competition.
My life is in danger, woman detained by bank manager over loan cries out
Mrs Rose Abbey, the petty trader who was allegedly beaten and detained in a Micro Finance Bank at Ipaja area of Lagos, last month, following her inability to offset N17,000 loan, has raised alarm over threat to her life and that of members of her family.
Ginger Baker: At home with the most terrifying man in music
The 72-year-old chain-smoker lies almost flat on a black leatherette adjustable armchair, BBC News 24 turned up loud In the opening scenes of a new cinema documentary, Ginger Baker breaks the film maker's nose with his walking stick.
D'banj plans to shut down Lagos with another 5-star concert
Multiple award winning entertainer, D'banj has put plans in motion to shut Lagos down with another five-star concert, featuring live appearances from some of the finest stars from the continent and beyond as he marks his 33rd birthday anniversary in grand style.
Effective e-payment system critical to banking services - Sanusi
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON, has maintained that effective e-payment system was critical to banking services in the country.
A building collapse in Bangladesh killed more than 1, 100 people. In Lagos, Owerri, Calabar and a few other Nigerian cities, buildings have also collapsed, killing many.
Air stewardess on drugs charges
An air stewardess has been charged after Heathrow Airport Border Force officers discovered six kilos of cocaine on a bus used to transport air crew following a flight from Lagos by Nigerian carrier Arik Air.
Bonhams smashes record for Ben Enwonwu, one of Africa's leading artists
These seven sculptures by Ben Enwonwu, M.B.E , were estimated to sell for 80,000 to 120,000. Each of the signed sculptures features a figure holding a newspaper.
India to train 500 Nigerians in vocational skills
India wants increased partnership with Nigeria in education through institutional cooperation, content development, faculty exchange and joint ventures that would enhance the West African country's human resource devlopment, according to Indian High Commissioner Mahesh Sachdev.
Nigeria's troubles beyond emergency rule - Muslims
By Bashir Adefaka A network of Islamic organizations led by Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has urged the Federal Government to look beyond declaration of state of emergency in tackling the security challenges facing the country.
Nigeria: 2face, D'banj, P-Square Leads Others for Star Music Trek 2013
Nigerian pop stars, Tuface Idibia , D'banj , and Psquare were announced at the unveiling ceremony held in lagos on Wednesday May 22, as the headlines for this year's Star Music trek.
Celebrity pastor under fire after worshippers die in rush for 'holy water'
It's the middle of a working day, in the middle of the week, but the trickle of worshippers at the Synagogue Church of All Nations is quickly becoming a flood.
Nigeria: IOCs Plan U.S.$165 Billion Investment in Nigeria
International Oil Companies have expressed readiness to invest $165 billion in Nigeria in the next five years.
Japheth Omojuwa: "Nigeria, Togo Need To Take Travel & National Branding Lessons From Senegal"
Asserts the Nigerian libertarian blogger, who has been traveling throughout West Africa : " It was inspiring to see women run the security and protocols at the in Togo but one's spirit was dampened by the sight of queues for the rest room and the fact that tissues were rationed to users.
My relationship with Chinua Achebe - Wole Soyinka
As a celebrated author, Professor Chinua Achebe's final burial rites hold this week, I was on the road between Abeokuta and Lagos when I first learned about his death.
AusCERT 2013: What's it like to be a 'Nigerian scam' victim?
Feelings of shame and despair at being conned out of $300,000 by a convincing Nigerian based email scam led Queensland interior decorator Jill Ambrose to attempt suicide twice.
Nigeria: Human Parts Available in Lagos - Price List Revealed
Emotions ran high, Tuesday, at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following startling revelations by suspected members of three syndicates, who specialised in selling human parts to herbalists and persons suspected to be clerics.
London police arrest two Arik cabin crew members over alleged drug trafficking
Both the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and Arik Air are investigating the circumstances that led to the drug trafficking by the duo said to be cabin crew members of the airline.
Tuface, Ras Kimono, Faze, others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitutes
The exercise was organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria as part of efforts to create awareness about the industry and bring music to the doorstep of every Nigerian.