Nigerian civil rights groups condemned the government Tuesday after the arrest of a news blogger by an anti-graft agency sparked concerns about freedom of speech in the vast African country.
Month: August 2016
Seyi Tinube Weds Amidst Political Celebrity Galore
The son of former Governor of Lagos state Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu had his court wedding with a flurry of political celebrities there to celebrate with the APC chieftain. Guests included; Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor Dr.…
Olympics: Nigeria Beat Sweden, Qualify For Quarterfinals
The Nigeria U-23 football team on Monday qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games football event after a 1-0 victory over Sweden. Determined to dictate the pace of the match, the Dream Team VI went on an early rampage…
My Trip To U.S. Was Funded….. – Aisha Buhari
Aisha, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday said her ongoing trip to the United States was not being funded with public funds. Speaking in an interview with the Hausa service of the Voice of America, Mrs. Buhari said…
TEE A CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
POPULAR Nigerian comedian and TV host, Tunde Adewale, popularly known as Tee A, will be celebrating the
Fayose Reacts To Aisha Buhari’s Trip To The US
Governor Ayodele Fayose of the Ekiti state, has finally reacted to the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha to the United States.
Aisha Buhari Speaks On U.S. Visit, Governor Fayose’s Attacks
Aisha, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, on Saturday said she was on a week-long visit to the United States of America to hold discussions with aid organizations on
Exclusive: Actress Pays N350M For One Bedroom Flat
Everyone knows that New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but then when actress Naturi Naughton star of the Show ‘Power’ is paying $900K for
Nigeria Wins Rio Opener Vs Japan
The team was stranded in Atlanta the day of their opening match in the Olympics. Delta came to the rescue and got the players to Rio hours before their stunning game against Japan. Nigeria’s men’s soccer team made an extraordinary…
Emirate Plane Crash In Dubai International Airport
An Emirates passenger plane with 282 passengers on board crash landed at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday before exploding into a massive fireball on the runway.