Saturday, 20 February 2016

BankyW, Julius Agwu, make Vogue’s 10 Best Dressed Nigerian Men

Vogue Italia has revealed their list for the 10 best dressed Nigerian men, with some Nigerians making a surprise appearance on it. The editorial was shot by Nigerian-American photographer, Ike Ude. It reads in part: “Jim Iyke was especially astounding—he embodied swagger, charming mischief, an ineffable libertine air and such winning rakishness.

Arsenal midfielder Wilshere hopeful of comeback against Barcelona in Nou Camp

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is hoping he has a chance of facing Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League clash on March 16.

National News Headlines-20/2/2016

Former Senate President, David Mark and ex-president of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Dan Onyirofie Onjeh will lock political horns today, Saturday, in Benue South senatorial district rerun election.
While Mark is flying the flag of the former ruling party, PDP, Onjeh is representing the ruling APC. The election will take place in nine local governments that make up the zone: Ado, Agatu, Apa, Oju, Obi, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Ohimini.

PDP governors beg Jonathan’s ex-ministers

Governor Segun Mimiko of Ondo State yesterday, on behalf of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, launched  a fresh initiative to save Senator Ali Modu Sheriff from being humiliated out as National Chairman of the PDP.

Strange illness hits Lagos, kills 20 kids

An outbreak  febrile rash illnesses (FRI)  has been recorded in Otodo Gbame community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State,leaving at least 20 kids dead.

Valentine’s tragedy: Lover boy kills girlfriend for shunning outing

A student of the University of Jos has been killed by a man described as her boyfriend for allegedly turning down his invitation for a date last Sunday- Valentine day.

Friday, 19 February 2016

Hiddink: Hazard needs to do more at Chelsea


Guus Hiddink says a toiling Eden Hazard needs to do more for Chelsea.

Court orders seizure of Tompolo’s multi-billion naira property

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday ordered the forfeiture of multi-billion naira properties belonging to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

Nigerian man becomes the first African to qualify for 7 Olympics

Segun Toriola, 41, a table tennis player, shot himself into the record books by picking a ticket to represent Nigeria at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, which would make him the first African to play in 7 Olympic Games in any sport. 

Ijaw group faults call for Boroh’s removal

The Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, has faulted the African Anti-Corruption Network, AACN’s, commentary on a radio programme, demanding the immediate removal of the new boss of Amnesty Programme, General Paul Boroh (retd), over allegations of corruption.