Nigerian lawmakers turn House into Boxing Arena

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Politicians trade punches

Sep. 21 - Nigerian legislators trade punches and insults at a hearing into a 5 million (USD) spending spree by the speaker.

The spending spree by the speaker of the House of Representatives has caused a national scandal and paralysed the House. Speaker Patricia Etteh is under investigation by a committee of fellow members over allegations that she flouted House rules by approving contracts worth 5 million (USD) to renovate her residence and that of her deputy and to buy 12 cars.

What if...

Hakeem Babalola

What if Nigerians in the Diaspora all return, take to the street – from south to north – and nurse their land of birth back to normalcy? What if the pastor who solemnized the marriage between the North and the South, had done it in good faith? What if Nigeria did not gain independence in 1960 Oct 1? What if there was no civil war, or what if Biafra had been? What if the Nigerian critics have solution to rescue their country? read more

O.J Simpson in Armed Robbery Saga

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They Make me Hate my Type

By Hakeem Babalola

They gave me their religion to suppress mine. Theirs I must worship, mine I must derogate. Everything about me is considered inferior. I am too black, I do not have pointed nose, I speak in vernacular, I wear Ibo made. They kill me, they murder my form. Look at my sister. She’d rather die than leave her identity - her hair - authentic. With the help of my forefathers, they plant inferiority complex in my psyche, and it’s smoothly pass on to my child. I am gradually annihilating my type. read more

Under-17 W/Cup Final:Nigeria 3 Spain 0

Eaglets coach, Yemi Tella and golden boot winner, Chrisantus Macauly (left) goalkeeper Ajiboye's save, and some actions during the match.


Nigeria has won the U-17 World Cup in South Korea. the Eaglets beat Spain on penalties by 3 goals to nil after goalless draw which ran into the extra-time. Nigerian goal keeper, Ajiboye saved two of the three penalties to become hero of the match and possibly the tournament. Nigerian striker, Chrisantus Macauley won the golden boot for being the highest goalscorer with seven goals. Yemi Tella, the Eaglets coach, is undoubtedly the happiest man in the world right now. Nigeria has won it thrice while Spain has lost it thrice.

The Eaglets beat France 2-1, Japan 3-0 and Haiti 4-1 during the group stages. They defeated Columbia 2-1 in the round of 16. It was a sweet revenge when they beat Argentina by 2-0 in the quarter final, and Germany 3-1 in the semi-final.






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Nigeria beats Lesotho in the Nations Cup Qualifying series
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