Adekunle and the Nigerian Civil War (1)

Opeyemi Agbaje

The most authoritative account of the life of Brigadier General Benjamin Maja Adekunle, without doubt the preeminent hero of the Nigerian Civil War, known across Nigeria and the World as “The Black Scorpion” is the book, “The Nigeria-Biafra War Letters: A Soldier’s Story.

Super Eagles arrived in Khartoum

Nigeria's Super Eagles arrived Khartoum for the first leg of their 2015 African Nations Cup qualifiers against Sudan.

The team arrived early this morning in Sudan, landing at about 6am local time and proceeded to their hotel.

Moses’ injury worries Keshi

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has expressed worry over the recent injury picked up by Stoke City winger, Victor Moses.

Political offices are only for the earth - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan says the various public offices being held by individuals are only for the earthly journey. He notes that in the eyes of God, there is neither a President nor a messenger.

I am not concerned about my future with the Super Eagles - Keshi

Stephen Keshi is not concerned by talks that he may no longer be managing the Super Eagles after the 2015 Nations Cup qualifiers against Sudan.

Adams Oshiomhole Preaches Sacrifice

Governor Adams Oshiomhole has congratulated the Muslim community in Nigeria as they join their counterparts the world-over to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. He urged them to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice which the festival signifies.

In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Mr Peter Okhiria, the governor said “I rejoice with our Muslim brothers and sisters on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. On this occasion, I urge the Muslim faithful to remember that obedience to Allah and uprightness are some of the virtues of a true worshipper.

Ebola: Akon Performs for Congo in Giant Bubble

Akon, the famous R and B star, has been accused of 'mocking' the Ebola victims by crowd-surfing inside a giant plastic bubble. This, it was (erroneously) believed he did to avoid catching Ebola from the crowd.