Troops Capture 17 Borno Towns, Villages

May 18 2013 - 1:16am
Troops deployed in Borno State by the federal government under the state of emergency declared by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday have captured 17 towns and villages allegedly controlled by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect. The troops, which started arriving in the state on...

500 Nigerians Languish In Brazil’s Prisons – Ambassador

May 18 2013 - 1:08am
About 500 of the 5,000 Nigerians living in Brazil are languishing in different prisons, according to Nigeria’s ambassador to Brazil, Vincent Okoedion. Okoedion said that this category of Nigerians constituted a major problem for the mission because many of them were incarcerated due for...

Tragedy As Tree Kills 16, Injures Others

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May 18 2013 - 1:05am
A huge tree believed to be over 300 years old on Thursday evening fell at Umudagu Ihitte Mbieri in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State and killed 16 people and injured four others. The tragedy which occurred at the community’s daily market, eyewitnesses said, was caused by a heavy...

3 Soldiers, 5 Insurgents Killed In Daura Attack

May 18 2013 - 12:55am
The police in Katsina State yesterday said that armed men who attacked Daura town on Thursday night arrived in 11 vehicles were armed robbers. But the Nigerian Army said three soldiers and several members of the insurgents died in the Daura incident.At a press briefing in Kaduna, the...

From The Orphanage To Responsible Adulthood

May 18 2013 - 12:49am
As the incidence of infant abandonment continues to plague the country, CHRIS OGBOR , Abuja reports that public-spirited Nigerians are coming to the aid of these unfortunate babies to joyous endings Chances are that when you hear the word “orphanage” mentioned, it conjures up the...
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Northern Governors Support State Of Emergency Rule In 3 States
May 18, 2013 - 6:18pm
The Northern State Governors' Forum (NSGF) on Saturday in Minna said it was in support of the state...
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The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr...

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Demolition: “We Have Been Living Here Before Fct Was Created”
May 18, 2013 - 4:08am
The people of Dutse Pe, Dutse Sokale, Dutse Makaranta and Dutse Alhaji of Buwari Area council, one...
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Entertainment

OMOBABA
I Don’t Like Partying – Omobaba
May 18, 2013 - 2:38am
The name Omobaba is not new in the comedy industry. The acclaimed fine boy has spent a decade in...
TUFACE
Snoop Lion, Tu Face For MTV Concert
The stage is set for the MTV Africa All Stars concert in...
OMAWUMI
Omawumi Endorsed As Face Of Online Shopping
Good times are here again for the award winning singer,...

Editorial

Finally, The Big Stick!
May 18, 2013 - 12:31am
Although we would have preferred a resolution of the Boko Haram terrorism much earlier through...

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Sports

Obuh Expresses Concern Over Delayed Clearance Of Players
May 18, 2013 - 5:55pm
Flying Eagles Coach, John Obuh, has expressed concern over the inability of the Nigeria Football...
BOLAJI SPORTS MINISTER
Sports Minister’s Underhand In Sports Federations...
The long awaited elections into the various national sports...
POLO
National Unity Polo Tournament Gallop For Monday
The National Unity Polo Tournament tagged ‘Abuja Polo 2013...

Business

NAMA Cancels Its Planned Closure Of Airspace
May 18, 2013 - 5:36pm
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) staff has suspended the industrial action slated to...
FAAN Conducts Mock Disaster Management
The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria...
BUSINESS AREA
LCCI Identifies Lack of Synergy As Bane of...
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has...

Style

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Porsche Cayman Returns with Improved Trappings
May 17, 2013 - 4:41am
The Porsche Centre Lagos has unveiled the modified version of Porsche Cayman, one of the world’s...
WALKING DOG
Walking With Your Pet Decrease Risk Of Heart...
Dog owners have healthier hearts than people who don’t have...
NUTS
Nuts Could Be Just As Important For Child Bone...
Parents have long been advised to feed their children...

Latest Blog Articles

Gains Of African Tax...
ISAAC AIMURIE | May 17 2013 - 6:02am
Yesterday the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) played host to...
Anenih And The Handwriting On...
KUNLE SOMORIN | May 16 2013 - 3:08am
“Mene, Mene, Tekel, u-Pharsin” – —Daniel chapter 5 vs 25 Those...
The Anarchists Are Winning
ceditor01 | May 15 2013 - 5:38am
Anarchists and terrorists -- those who want to make Nigeria...

Daily Columns

Monday

Why Do They Take Dokubo-Asari Seriously?
By Sam Nda-Isaiah | 13/05/13 | Comments
Last week, I received calls from several well-meaning but...

Friday

Private Jets, Fugitives And Insecurity
By Capt. Daniel Omale | 17/05/13 | Comments
I will never forget the words of wisdom from my friend, Hon...

Tuesday

Our Disfigured Democracy
By Ayisha Osori | 14/05/13 | Comments
We are between an ugly rock and a hard place. A few things...

Saturday

Leadership Initiatives For Excellence (Life)...
By Lere Baale | 18/05/13 | Comments
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK Character develops over time. Many...

Wednesday

Last Chance For Peace
By Hannatu Musawa | 15/05/13 | Comments
So after much deliberation and rigmarole, after the...

Sunday

Tightened Belt Of The Champion
By Aniebo Nwamu | 12/05/13 | Comments
For some years now, Daily Champion newspaper has been in...

Thursday

A President And His Baggage
By Abba Mahmood | 16/05/13 | Comments
At the time of the formation of the ruling Peoples...

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