Daily Archives: October 5, 2012
Taribo West: I made myself a brand with my unique hairstyle
Many years after he hung his soccer boots, former Super Eagles' defence ace, Pastor Taribo West, has revealed that his unique trademark hairstyle was a concept that made him a brand in his active days in the round leather game. ... Read More »
The storm, a test of true leadership
Steering into the past while reminiscing, I see my steady movement through the night. I remember the turbulent of the night. I recall the scare, the fright, and the panic of that dramatic moment of nightfall that characterised my movement ... Read More »
CAF Champions League: Sunshine Stars plan Al-Ahly gift for Mimiko
Nigeria's only surviving club in continental competition, Sunshine Stars Football Club, will have full hands against six times champion, Al-Ahly of Egypt this afternoon when both sides clash inside the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode in the first leg ... Read More »
Lagos hosts Shnit International Shortfilm Festival
This year, Lagos joins nine other playgrounds for the 10th edition of the Shnit International Shortfilm Festival. Founded in 2003 in Bern, Switzerland, the festival takes place simultaneously in different venues across the world Read More »
Raped, disfigured: 2 men defile girl, slash off her lip
It was double tragedy for Ruth Simon, a 20-year-old girl who was raped and had part of her lower lip chopped off by her attackers. Ruth, who said the incident happened close to her house in Jenta Adamu area of ... Read More »
Flood: Snakes invade Rivers community
The death toll from the devastating flood that sacked several communities across the country has continued to rise as three persons were drowned in Isoko area of Delta State while rescuing victims from the affected areas Read More »
Outrage in UN over slain Nigerian soldiers
There was outrage at the United Nations yesterday over the killing of four Nigerian soldiers and injuring of eight others on peace-keeping mission in Darfur region Read More »
Mubi massacre: Fear grips students in Adamawa
Four days after no fewer than 40 students of three tertiary institutions were killed by unknown assailants in Mubi, Adamawa State, fear gripped the residents again yesterday, as suspected hoodlums besieged Adamawa State Polytechnic Read More »
Ihejirika retains position as Jonathan appoints new CDS, CNS, CAS
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the appointment of new Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Naval Staff, while Chief of Army Staff retained his position. Read More »
Jonathan sets up committee on Bakassi
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday set up a committee to consider at the options for a review of the judgement that ceeded the Bakassi Peninsula to the Camerouns and how to take care of the people there Read More »
