Tag Archives: Nigeria
Why Facebook Founder, Zuckerberg Arrived Nigeria Unannounced
Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, yesterday, arrived Nigeria unannounced. The 32-year-old tech enterpreneur surprisingly made a sudden visit and inspection of activities at the Co-Creation Hub, Yaba Lagos. His arrival to Nigeria is not unconnected to the ‘Facebook for developers’ workshop’
Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s Ward Chairman Denies His Membership Of PDP
Ward Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igbotako II Ward 04 in Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo State, Alhaji Usman Lawal, has thrown spanners in the move by businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, to restrain the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of
Sun International Hotel Conglomerate Dumps Nigeria Over Bad Economy
Hotel and leisure conglomerate Sun International [JSE:SUI] announced on Monday that it will exit Nigeria. In its results announcement for the year to end-June 2016, Sun International said its hotel and casino complex Federal Palace continues to operate in a
AMCON: Aero Crisis Worsens, May Sack Workers
Aero Contractors, one of Nigeria’s largest domestic airlines, is set to lay off some of its workers as its financial crisis becomes worsened. Already, the airline is in talks with aviation unions on how to cut down on the number
American who Married Nigerian Gay Man Accuses Linda Ikeji of Causing Death threat
An American who married his Nigerian gay partner, David Shoen-Ukre, in New York on July 30, has accused Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, of causing the couple harm by publishing their stories without permission. In an article published by Huffington Post,
#RioOlympics: Nigeria Beat Denmark to Qualify for Semi Finals
The Nigeria U23 Dream team beat up Denmark to Qualify for the Men Football semi finals at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. John Obi Mikel and Aminu Umar strikes sent Nigeria into the semi-finals of the Olympics at the expense
Breaking: Siasia threatens to Resign
The Coach of Nigeria’s Olympics team, Samson Siasia, has threatened to resign, sources close to the sweat merchant told The Eagle Online late on Sunday from Brazil, venue of the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Siasia had in the wee
Instagram Removes Toolz’s Post over Copyrights Infringement
Online photo sharing platform, Instagram, has removed a video uploaded by OAP Toolz showing the wrong Nigeria anthem being played when Nigeria played Japan in the football competition of the ongoing Olympics Games. According to Instagram admins, the post was
Olympics: Nigeria win Japan
Nigeria wins Japan 5-4 in Manaus courtesy of four goals from Oghenekaro Etebo on Friday. Sadiq Umar scored Nigeria’s first goal after only five minutes. The Japanese equalised via a penalty three minutes later as Shinzo Koroki put the ball
Delta Air Lines Rescues Nigeria’s Olympic Football Team to Brazil with Special NBA Chartered Aircraft
Delta Air Lines has come to the rescue of Nigeria’s football Dream Team by providing a dedicated charter flight to fly the team from Atlanta to Manaus in Brazil less than 24 hours before their crucial Rio Olympics football game
