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'Fashola probe necessary'

NEXT - ‎16 hours ago‎
The six-man panel investigating allegations of financial recklessness against the governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola, was constituted to uphold the integrity of the legislature and the state, a lawmaker has said.

Assembly condemns Anambra election

NEXT - sEguN bAlogun - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji said yesterday that though the Anambra governorship election was not as violent “as it used to be,” it was nevertheless marred with irregularities, especially with ...

Why governors, PDP abandoned Yar'Adua

The Punch - Olusola Fabiyi - ‎3 hours ago‎
The sudden decision by governors to back Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as acting President has changed the tone of debate on the lingering crisis in the Presidency over the absence of President Umaru Yar'Adua, ...

Jos: Plateau Govt Faults Trial Of Suspects In Abuja

LeadershipNigeria - ‎3 hours ago‎
The government of Plateau State has expressed shock over the commencement of trials of suspects arrested in the civil unrest in the state by the Federal Government in an Abuja High Court, saying it is a contravention of the body of attorneys-general ...

Hague Court to consider petition on Jos violence

NEXT - Ifedayo Adebayo - ‎2 hours ago‎
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will consider the petition filed before it by a Nigerian group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), requesting an investigation into the deaths of at least 326 people ...

Agency confiscates fake anti malaria drugs

NEXT - ‎2 hours ago‎
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, in January, confiscated N10 million worth of Lonart, an anti-malaria drug, illegally imported into the country.

Balfour protesters take aim at Zuma

Times LIVE - Sipho Masondo - ‎4 hours ago‎
Embattled President Jacob Zuma was under fire again, this time for failing to deliver on promises made to poor residents of Siyathemba township, in Mpumalanga.
Siyathemba remains volatile Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News

Jonathan locks out Maduekwe, Babalola

NEXT - Elizabeth Archibong - ‎2 hours ago‎
Vice president Goodluck Jonathan has again showed that he will not tolerate any form of indiscipline from cabinet members, as two ministers were yesterday locked out of a meeting between the federal executive and foreign ...

Franschhoek Pass still closed

News24 - ‎5 hours ago‎
Franschhoek - The Franschhoek Pass remained closed until further notice because of the widespread fires in the area, said Michelle Kleinhans, national co-ordinator for Working on Fire on Monday night.
Arson suspected in Stillbaai fire Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News

China extends commercial ties with Tehran

Financial Times - Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Geoff Dyer - ‎1 hour ago‎
China has overtaken the European Union to become Iran's largest trading partner, according to a new analysis of the commercial ties between the two countries.

Oranges and lemons in Ukraine

Financial Times - Gideon Rachman - ‎1 hour ago‎
At first sight, the prospect of a Viktor Yanukovich presidency in Ukraine looks like part of a depressing pattern for democracy around the world.

White House, GOP Senators In Another Clash Over Abdulmutallab

LeadershipNigeria - Abiodun Oluwarotimi - ‎3 hours ago‎
Another round of political tussle has just commenced between White House officials and Republican Senators as the White House Counter Terrorism Chief, John Brennan, declared that the GOP Senators were playing politics with the terrorism case against ...

European bank bids for three bailed-out banks

NEXT - Bassey Udo, Elizabeth Archibong - ‎1 hour ago‎
The European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday in Abuja indicated an interest in acquiring three of the eight banks that recently failed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stress test.

NNPC, others to spend $8bn on greenfield refinery

The Punch - Dayo Oketola - ‎3 hours ago‎
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and a consortium of investors are planning to spend an estimated $8bn for the construction of a 350000 barrels per day greenfield refinery in Lagos.

Residents call for removal of speed breakers on Abuja roads

BusinessDay - Mary Aliyu - ‎2 hours ago‎
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have joined the National Assembly to call on Adamu Alero, FCT minister, to remove the speed breakers that are causing a lot of problems on the read.

The Recession Was Bad For Minorities In Law

The Business Insider - ‎9 hours ago‎
A new report authored by the ABA Presidential Initiative Commission on Diversity is out and, in short, it's depressing. The report found some unfortunate realities in the legal industry, which were exacerbated by the financial downturn.

Astronauts giving shuttle a post-launch scan

msnbc.com - Clara Moskowitz - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour will scan their spacecraft overnight to search for any signs of heat shield damage from their early Monday launch.

Asteroid collision leaves scientists starstruck

Sydney Morning Herald - Thomas Maugh - ‎4 hours ago‎
IMAGES the Hubble Space Telescope captured last week look at first glance to be a comet, but a closer examination indicates it is something researchers have never seen before - the immediate aftermath of two asteroids colliding.

95% of user-generated content was malicious in 2H 2009: Websense report

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - ‎22 minutes ago‎
First off: the firm, which scans millions of Web sites and e-mails a day looking for malicious content, found that 95 percent of all user-generated content came laced with some kind of spam or malicious link.

Jackie Collins begins 'Girl' whirl

The Punch - ‎3 hours ago‎
By Agency Reporter, Published: Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010 Many folks say they could write a book about life in Hollywood's fast lane, but Jackie Collins actually sits down and does it.

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett sue former business partner

Daily News & Analysis - ‎19 hours ago‎
London: Hollywood actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett have taken legal action against a former business partner in a bid to avoid a cash plea.
Preemptive Strikes Courthouse News Service

Jackson's physician charged with involuntary manslaughter

Los Angeles Times - Jack Leonard, Harriet Ryan - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Dr. Conrad Murray, a cardiologist hired to care for Jackson during the pop star's comeback attempt last year, pleads not guilty in a courtroom packed with international media and the singer's family.

Beyonce takes a tumble on stage in Brazil

Daily Mail - ‎14 hours ago‎
By Daily Mail Reporter As one of the biggest female singers in the world, Beyonce Knowles is a seasoned pro at performing in heels.

Lulu explains Amodu sack

NEXT - Ifeanyi Ibeh, Yemi Olus - ‎4 hours ago‎
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Sani Lulu Abdullahi on Monday morning shed light on why the Super Eagles coach Shuaibu Amodu was sacked and the reason the Federation has decided to go for an expatriate Technical Adviser for the ...

Bayern bigger than Nigeria – Van Gaal

The Punch - Festus Abu - ‎3 hours ago‎
BAYERN Munich manager Louis van Gaal turned down Nigeria Football Federation's request to lead the Super Eagles at the South Africa 2010 World Cup because he believes coaching Nigeria is not a big deal, ...

Chukwu battles Renard for Tanzania job

The Punch - Kazeem Busari - ‎3 hours ago‎
A former coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has said he is not bothered with the interest of Zambia coach, Herve Renard, in the Tanzania national team job.
Sport in brief New Vision

Drogba outshines Africans in Europe

The Punch - Emmanuel Adebayor - ‎3 hours ago‎
By Agency Reporter, Published: Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010 The Ivory Coast striker was in fine form, scoring both Chelsea goals in a 2-0 win over title rivals Arsenal as they regained top spot.

Fewer, larger does of radiotherapy better for breast cancer patients: research

Telegraph.co.uk - Rebecca Smith - ‎20 hours ago‎
Women with breast cancer should be treated with fewer, larger doses of radiotherapy, researchers have found, as study shows the approach improves quality of life.
Treatment hope for cancer patients The Press Association

Ohu's Murder: Court to Interpret Robbery, Fire Arms Act

THISDAY - ‎Feb 7, 2010‎
By Zacheaus Somorin, 02.07.2010 The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, will today hear the case instituted by Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) seeking the court's interpretation of Section 4(2) of the Robbery and Firearms ...

Fighting the HIV scourge

The Guardian - Nigeria - ‎2 hours ago‎
SIR: Following the recent figures of HIV prevalence from the last World AIDS Day, I would like to join many other concerned medical practitioners to say that abstinence is the only real solution to the HIV pandemic.
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