The All Progressives Congress, APC, has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately commence the process that will lead to the use of the e-card reader for the forthcoming elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The party said this was necessary if indeed the electoral body is committed to ensuring that the polls…
Femi Osofisan’s ‘The Engagement’ hits the stage
Every last Sunday of each month, people gather at the Unity Centre, Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos State to enjoy a free Stage play show organized by the Live Theatre on Sunday. May 25, which is the date for the last Sunday of this month, witnessed a massive turnout as lovers, friends, individual as well as…
Real Madrid wins 10th European cup
Real Madrid last night defeated Athletico Madrid 4-1 to lift the 2013/14 Champions League. Real Madrid came from behind to claim the Champions League crown in extra time at the expense of Atletico Madrid. The goals from Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Christiano Ronaldo helped Madrid to seal victory and also clinch a 10th European Cup.…
D’banj to perform at 2014 WMA
D’banj, Nigerian-born musician, has been listed as one of the world music stars to perform at the 2014 World Music Awards, MWA ceremony billed for May 27 in Monte Carlo, Monaco France. The award, which is the 22nd edition, is making a huge come back after a three-year pause with its last edition in 2010.…
Cyber Attack: eBay Urges Users to Change Passwords
EBay an online marketplace has asked users to change their passwords following a cyber attack that compromised one of its databases. It said it would be contacting users to alert them of the issue via email, its website, adverts and social media. The US firm said a database had been hacked between late February and…
Egypt: Mubarak jailed for embezzlement
A court in Egypt has sentenced Hosni Mubarak, former President to three years in prison after finding him guilty of embezzling public funds. Alaa and Gamal, his two sons, were also convicted and handed four-year jail terms. The three were also fined $3m and ordered to repay the $17.6m they were accused of stealing. The…
APC Holds Grand Rally In Ekiti
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APChas urged the people of Ekiti State to return Kayode Fayemi, as the governor of Ekiti State. Tinubu stated this today during a grand rally held by the APC in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. “Sweep them, clear them because…
Twin Blasts Rock Jos
Two loud explosions have been heard near a crowded market in volatile central Nigerian city of Jos, Plateau State on Tuesday afternoon. The explosion is reported to have killed an undisclosed number of traders and customers because the market was very crowded at the time. Eyewitnesses say the first bomb went off in the market,…
Boko Haram: Guild of Editors Urge Nigerians to be security conscious
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged Nigerians to be security conscious and pass relevant information to security agents who are expected to promptly act on such information in order to stop terrorism in the country. This was revealed in the Communiqué issued at the End of the standing committee meeting of the Nigerian Guild…
400 Lagos Residents Get Free Malaria Treatment
In order to commemorate the 2014 World Malaria day, Chamagne Foundation, a non governmental organization in partnership with PEER group initiative and a team of volunteers has offered free malaria treatment to not less than 400 residents of Akiode, Ogba and Ojodu area of Lagos State on May 17. The organization also offered the…
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