Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe referee Mark Clattenburg used “inappropriate language” towards Chelsea player John Mikel Obi. The Blues accused Clattenburg of making a racist remark during their 3-2 defeat by United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. “I don’t believe he would make comments like that,” said Ferguson. “I refuse to believe it. It’s... Read More
by Isi Esene The killings in Plateau State does not appear to be abating with multiple reports of killings and maiming in several parts of the state. One policeman and others were yesterday killed in Riyom LGA of the state. Assailants were reported to have laid ambush in some parts of Jwol village and opened... Read More
They claim to understand but do they really? Do they know how difficult it is for me to sleep at night because the pain is so real, it defeats sleep before it comes? Sitting at my table, pen in hand, I’m lost in deep thought. I want to write but the words aren’t making any... Read More
by Fisayomi Eko-Davies Life was so much better when little ideas excited me, when my life was not decided by deadlines and fake allies. I hear the voices of thousands of people screaming my name; I am the hero they look up to. I am the hero they forget need to be saved too. My... Read More
by Nnadozie Egeonu To them, it is bring our food hot and we will pay anything. She is attracting more customers, creating emotions among them and making more CASH. I hate the fact that I don’t cook. But at least I can cook noodles better than the beautiful mum in the Indomie Advert. Even to... Read More
by Isi Esene The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) which was mandated to formulate a new revenue sharing formula for the three tiers of government have complained of insufficient funds. The commission which admitted to twice postponing the completion date of the important assignment says it is unsure as to when the new... Read More
by Isi Esene An Ikeja High Court yesterday sentenced five police officers to 25 years each imprisonment for robbing some businessmen of their lorry loaded with clothing materials. Having established their guilt in the crime, Justice Joseph Oyewole reportedly handed his judgement on Bestman Denner, Musa Mohammed, Peter Enidiok, Godwin Williams and Emmanuel Ajogbor, who... Read More
by Isi Esene Reports say the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has offered a ceasefire giving certain conditions for its workability. The group was said to have demanded that the federal government arrests the former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Ali Modu Sheriff is also reported to be on the police watch-list... Read More
by Chi Ibe This is President Barack Obama comforting a New Jersey victim of Hurricane Sandy where he said, “We are here for you, and we will not forget. We will follow up to make sure that you get all the help that you need until you rebuilding.” This is not a time for many... Read More
by Isi Esene This is the ultimate in techno-blinging, the newly unveiled iPad Mini is also out in 18 karat gold and covered in diamonds. The specialty item which is selling for $700,000, is covered with 3,328 natural Ceylon blue sapphires weighing 599 carats. In the middle of the case is a diamond-covered Apple logo... Read More
Many years ago, a young Nigerian chose to become a police officer instead of a lawyer at the NNPC. I am thankful he chose the less travelled road. Mondays are particularly hectic in Victoria Island, the commercial hub of Lagos State. It is difficult to navigate through its mazy streets, especially at lunch break, when... Read More
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