900 passengers escape death in Lagos train accident - Punch

Over nine hundred passengers escaped death on Friday morning when a 10-coach Iddo-bound train rammed into a truck at Ilupeju Railway Crossing near Oshodi, Lagos. The accident, which occurred at about 7.30 am, led to traffic gridlock on the Ilupeju/Oshodi Road for several hours.

Boko Haram Linked to Leakage of SSS Chiefs' Data

Boko Haram may have opened a new phase in its war against security agencies as it uploaded on the internet the personnel records of top officials of the State Security Service (SSS), both in service and retired.

ASUU in solidarity strike, grounds varsities - Guardian

MEMBERS of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in several universities across the country observed yesterday as a work-free day in solidarity with their colleagues at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), over the alleged arbitrary breach and abuse of procedure by the university’s visitor, Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Why Iniesta Deserves the UEFA Best Player Award

Andres Iniesta who is a central midfielder for FC Barcelona won the 2011-2012 UEFA Best Player Award in Europe. Iniesta defeated the other two candidates Lionel Messi ( Barca ) and Cristiano Ronaldo ( Real Madrid ) during a vote by journalists from UEFA Member countries accordingto CNBC .

Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and club-mate Lionel Messi in a journalists' poll.

Panic as Nigerian Students face deportation in the UK

Over 400 Nigerians studying at the London Metropolitan University face deportation due to the institution’s administrative challenges. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced on Wednesday that the University lost its Highly Trusted Status for sponsoring international students.

2 dead as hoodlums clash in Lagos

Two persons were feared dead and several others wounded, yesterday, as hoodlums invaded some streets in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos.