Drama at National Economic management meeting as Oteh takes DG SEC’s seat

A mild drama ensued on Tuesday at the Presidential villa as the recently suspended Director General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Arunma Oteh attempted to attend the Economic Management Meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Casillas' friendship with Xavi landed him in trouble with Mourinho, claims midfielder's father

The father of Xavi has revealed that Spain captain Iker Casillas got into trouble with Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho because of his friendship with the Barcelona midfielder.

Brass LNG project’s FID scheduled for 2013

The Final Investment Decision for the Brass Liquefied Natural Gas Project will be taken by the first quarter of 2013, Chairman of Brass LNG Limited, Dr. Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, has said.

Car bomb in Iraq market kills three, wounds many

A car bomb killed at least three people and wounded many others in a busy morning market in the mainly Shi'ite Muslim Iraqi town of Zubaidiya on Wednesday, the latest attack to raise fears of a return to widespread sectarian violence.

Mandela daughter Zenani appointed Argentina ambassador

 The daughter of South African anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela has been appointed ambassador to Argentina, the South American nation has said.

Nigeria’s Babatunde wins 2012 Caine Prize

NIGERIA’S Rotimi Babatunde has won the 2012 Caine Prize for African Writing, which is rated as one of the continent’s leading literary award.

Zimbabwe bid to take over schools illegal -minister

Zimbabwe's bid to force private schools to come under majority black control under a much contested empowerment law is illegal, the country's education minister said on Wednesday, highlighting divisions within the coalition government over the policy.

VC seeks special study on Boko Haram

VICE Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has canvassed academic solutions to the problems of insecurity in some northern states.

INEC chief urges selfless service for Nigeria’s greatness

UNTIL Nigerians are set to make sacrifices, the nation’s greatness would not be in sight, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Cross River State, Mr. Mike Igini, has said.

National Assembly Rejects Posting Of NYSC Corps Members To The North

The National Assembly yesterday joined the protest against the posting of NYSC corps members to the troubled North. The Chairman, Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King stated that the house had passed a missive to the Director General of NYSC advocating for withdrawal of corps members posted to the North. 

I will do everything in my power to get Moses to Chelsea, says agent

The 21-year-old Wigan attacker has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge after rejecting a contract extension from the Latics

Brazil drop out of top 10 in new Fifa rankings

The Selecao lost friendlies to Mexico and Argentina in June and now sit in 11th place while England jump to fourth after reaching the quarter-finals at Euro 2012

Explosion hits shopping centre in Abuja

Abuja - An explosion went off on Tuesday at a shopping centre in the Nigerian capital Abuja, where an unexploded bomb was later discovered, rescue officials said.

Army won’t allow Nigeria’s break-up, says Ihejirika

THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Onyeabo Azubike Ihejirika, yesterday in Jaji, Kaduna State, asked Nigerians to discountenance the speculation of a possible break-up of Nigeria, saying that the Army would continue to fight to keep the nation together.

There is no evidence yet to prosecute Lawan – Police

The Nigerian Police Force has advised Nigerians not to be carried away by the release of purported audio recordings of conversations in the $3million bribery scandal involving Honourable Farouk Lawan and oil mogul, Femi Otedola.

Ajimobi unveils Oyo’s new logo

GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has unveiled a new official logo for the state. It has a shield, which represents the corporate amour for law enforcement and protection of the state, the Cocoa House and the University of Ibadan (UI).

FG seeks destruction of used CANs to avert bomb making tool

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to ensure the destruction of all empty and used cans of drinks as part of efforts to stop the use of cans in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

NNPC disowns ‘illegal’ JP Morgan account.

 The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday disowned the ownership of the controversial JP Morgan account.

Ogun PDP crisis not yet over as faction goes to Supreme Court

THE legal efforts to end the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has shifted to the Supreme Court with a faction praying the apex court to stay the execution of the Appeal Court’s order of June 25, 2012.

Assad says Turkey party to bloodshed in Syria: paper

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has made Turkey a party to Syria's bloodshed by interfering in Damascus's internal affairs and by giving logistical support to the rebels, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a Turkish newspaper.