Inspector General Of Police, Hafiz Ringim Faces Sack Over Boko Haram Suspect’s Escape

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Hafiz Ringim, could be sacked over the dramatic escape of a Boko Haram suspect from police custody, Minister of Police Affairs, Mr. Caleb Olubolade, has said. The minister did not also rule himself out of the sack but said he had issued a query to Ringim to explain within 24 hours circumstances surrounding the escape of Kabiru Sokoto, who was…

Demand for Nigerian Oil To Fall In 2012 – IEA

International Energy Agency, IEA, has predicted that demand for Nigerian oil could fall in 2012 due to the removal of fuel subsidy, while questioning the method adopted by the Federal Government in removing the subsidy after the move sparked mass civil unrest in most parts of the country.

President Goodluck Jonathan removed subsidy from Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, on January 1, sparking protests…

New Electrically Powered Concept Car

It's so small it would fit in the bed of a traditional pickup, but this is in fact the latest concept car set to tackle the U.S. market.

Smart has unveiled the 'for-us', its tiny take on the classic U.S. pickup truck, and labels it the perfect vehicle for an urban society.

The electrically powered concept truck, which is capable of speeds up to 80mph, was unveiled at the…

LL Cool J To Host The 2012 Grammy Awards

Actor and two-time Grammy Winner LL Cool J will host the 2012 Grammy Awards, making him the show’s first official host in seven years.

LL — who’s real name is Todd Smith — has hosted CBS’s live Grammy nominations concert show every year since 2008, but this will be his first time hosting the actual awards show.

“I’m thrilled to be part of Music’s Biggest Night,” LL said…

Passengers Panic As British Airways Crew Mistakenly Announce The Jet Is Going Down

Passengers feared for their lives when British Airways cabin crew mistakenly announced their plane was about to make an emergency landing – on the sea.

Duncan and Tracey Farquharson said they were three hours into the Miami-London flight when a recorded message was played over the public address system warning that the aircraft was going down.

The message said: “This is an emergency, we will shortly be making…

I Regret Supporting Subsidy Removal – UN Adviser, Prof. Jeffery Sachs

Some details have emerged about how the Goodluck Jonathan Presidency misled international figures and experts into endorsing its now controversial removal of subsidy on petrol which initially saw the price per liter rising to N141 with the resulting labour strike and street protests.

One of such international figures is the Special Adviser to UN secretary General on MDG, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, an American professor of economics, who…

Winners At The 2012 Golden Globe Awards

Hosted by Ricky Gervais, the show full of comedic and awkward moments with many jokes being thrown out at Hollywood's most popular A-list celebs.

One of the biggest awards shows of the year, everyone from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kristen Wiig, Martin Scorsese and Kate Winslet packed into the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the big night.

Below are the winners:

WINNERS: Best Motion…

Naija Cyber Hactivists Hacked Nigerian Army’s Website

A group of hackers, Naija Cyber Hactivist, has hacked and taken control of the website of the Nigerian Army – www.hqnaec.org

According to the group, it took the step to call for the removal of Soldiers on the streets, ask them to leave innocent protesters alone and tackle Boko Haram instead.

“We will not stop the attacks until petroleum subsidy is returned. This is just the beginning,…

Actress Clarion Chukwurah Claims President Goodluck Jonathan Deceived Nollywood With $200m

Popular Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah, has berated President Goodluck Jonathan over his purported donation of $200 million to the entertainment industry saying it was a deceit.

The actress who joined her counterparts in the entertainment industry in support of the masses against the removal of subsidy by the President, said nobody in the industry can say he has received the money from the President.

President Jonathan had…

We Are Monitoring Situation In Nigeria "Very Closely" – US

United States has added its voice to the nationwide protests by Nigerians over the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, saying it was monitoring the situation in Nigeria “very closely.”

In the same vein, it has also condemned statements credited to the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram, which ordered Christians to leave the North and also claimed responsibility for the strings of deadly attacks on…