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• Prof. Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka: Next Phase Of Boko Haram Terrorism

To what will you attribute Boko Haram’s terrorism? Let me begin by reminding everyone that Boko Haram has a very long history, whether you describe Boko Haram as an army of ...
Prof. Wole Soyinka

Between Town And Gown

Professor Wole Soyinka combines intellectualism with positive interventions in the society [caption id="attachment_8204" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Prof. Wole Soyinka"][/caption] He could have made up his mind to remain in the university community without ...
•The dead being carried away for burial

A Sorrowful Farewell

Rumour of the arrest of Abu Qaqa, spokesperson for Boko Haram, brings smiles momentarily to families and friends of victims of the Madalla suicide bombing [caption id="attachment_10271" align="aligncenter" width="495" caption="•The dead ...
•Boko Haram suspects in court

Going Tougher On Boko Haram Suspects

Angered by setbacks experienced in the trials of Boko Haram members and sponsors, the federal government moves to frustrate bails granted Boko Haram suspects [caption id="attachment_10268" align="aligncenter" width="495" caption="•Boko Haram suspects ...
L- R: Dimeji Bankole and Nafada.

Breather For Bankole, Nafada

Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole and his deputy, Usman Nafada get reprieve in their corruption trial, but the EFCC insists they have a case to answer [caption ...
L-R: Sylvia and Seriake Dickson

Bayelsa’s Unending Drama

The political rollercoaster in Bayelsa is sent into dizzying speed by a Supreme Court ruling that kicked Chief Timipre Sylva out of office as governor, but the dispute over the ...
(L-R)  Al Mustapha and Shofolahan.

Al-Mustapha: Awaiting The Hangman

Major Hamza al-Mustapha and his co-accused in the Kudirat Abiola murder, Lateef Shofolahan wait on death row after a judge condemns them to death in a landmark judgment [caption id="attachment_10257" align="aligncenter" ...
Mr Mike Igini,

The Political Class Is Ruining Nigerian Democracy

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Cross River State, Mr Mike Igini, speaks to DAVID ODEY in Calabar about the challenges he is facing on his job and how the ...
• CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Maintaining The Indices

Nigeria’s banking regulator maintains key fiscal indices on the path to reflating the economy, but analysts say tight controls are hurting the real sector [caption id="attachment_8856" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="• CBN Governor, ...
• Djokovic rips off shirt in excitement

Simply Unstoppable

Novak Djokovic wins the longest Grand Slam singles final in tennis history He ripped off his shirt and screamed maniacally. Novak Djokovic’s reaction was as pulsating as his win over Rafael ...

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• Prof. Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka: Next Phase Of Boko Haram Terrorism

To what will you attribute Boko Haram’s ...
Prof. Wole Soyinka

Between Town And Gown

Professor Wole Soyinka combines intellectualism with positive ...
Al Mustapha after the verdict

Al-Mustapha Sentenced To Death

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, head of the killing ...
• Boko Haram-bombed police vehicle at Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi

Nigeria: A Nation On The Brink

The Boko Haram menace spins out of ...