Columbus May Have Discovered Syphilis

The transmission of diseases from Old World to New may have been a two-way street.Christopher Columbus and his crew have long been villainized for, among other acts, bringing diseases to the New World that wiped out massive numbers of Native Americans. But the transmission of disease may have been a two-way street, suggests new research.

After analyzing 54 published studies of Old World skeletons, researchers concluded…

FG, Labour Negotiation Is Progressing – Fashola

Governor Raji Fashola of Lagos State has said the discussions between the federal government and Labour is progressing, while expressing optimism that the crisis over the increase in fuel price will be resolved soon.

Fashola who arrived the presidential lounge of the Lagos Airport on Friday was part of the presidential team that had a discussion with Labour and on how to resolve the ongoing fuel…

Impeach Jonathan Now, CLO Urges NASS

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), South East Zone, has called on the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment process against President Goodluck Jonathan, since his administration has failed to make provision for the security and welfare of Nigerians, its primary duty.

A statement issued by the Zonal Director of CLO, Barrister Olu Omatoyo yesterday said Jonathan’s administration“has in recent times failed woefully in this regard and…

Marketers Raise Price Of Aviation Fuel To Over N175

Oil marketers have adjusted the price of Aviation Fuel otherwise called Jet A1 from N160 to between N175 and N185 per litre despite the fact that the product was deregulated several years ago. Outside Lagos and Abuja, the commodity now sells for about N200 per litre.

This price increase is coming exactly one week after the federal government removed subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Apart…

Fear Grip Abuja Residents Ahead Of New Year Eve Service

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its suburbs have voiced out their fear over possible attack by members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect on New Year’s Eve.

Christians are expected to converge at their respective locations on New Year’s eve to worship God for seeing them through 2011.

Last Year, the Boko Haram Sect attacked many churches during the New Year church services. It…

EPL: Mancini’s Man City Under Pressure

English Premier League’s Boxing Day threw up a lot of surprises even though we did not really get any major upsets seven draws were recorded which included Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool being held at home and leaders Manchester City played goalless against West Bromwich Albion.

This weekend, leaders, Manchester City have another tricky trip to the Stadium of Light against inform Sunderland whilst Chelsea and Arsenal…

Lagos May Ban Okada In 2012

Indications have emerged that Lagos State Government may ban the use of commercial motorcycles, also known as Okada, in the ever busy metropolis in the New Year.

Submitting its report to the state governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, at the Ikeja Lagos State House yesterday, the Chairman of the Lagos Security Committee, Mr. Olusegun Kazeem, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, said the grave consequences of…

R. Kelly Writes 32 New Chapters Of ‘Trapped In the Closet’

R. Kelly needs funding — And Quick; because the singer says he’s ready to film Thirty-Two new chapters of his legendary hip-hopera “Trapped in the Closet,” but he needs financial backing first.

When we last saw “Trapped” … the year was 2007 and Kelly had released 22 chapters, involving a little person who crapped his pants, a neighbour with the spatula and a pimp with the…

Pastor’s Daughter Pregnant After Rape During NECO Exams

The Abuja home of a senior pastor (names withheld) with one of the new generation churches is in turmoil, following the recent discovery of the pregnancy of the family’s underaged daughter. Since the discovery, the pastor and his wife, have been experiencing sleepless nights over how to shield their daughter from public glare, after she became pregnant from an alleged rape incident.

The 16-year-old girl, (names…

Ecobank, Oceanic Bank Merger Gets Shareholders’ Approval

Ecobank Nigeria Plc and Oceanic Bank International Limited have received the approval of their respective shareholders for their proposed merger.

A statement by the bank said that subject to the necessary regulatory and legal approvals, the merged banks would commence operation as one bank in the New Year.

The integration of Oceanic and Ecobank Nigeria creates a much stronger financial entity, better able to compete effectively…