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Crossfire over Mbaka

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

By Our Reporter on January 7, 2015 COVER, National • Priest angry for not getting oil block –President’s supporter • Igbo group attacks Archbishop Chukwuma over outburst From FRED ITUA, ABUJA and EMMANUEL UZOR, Onitsha The ongoing controversy sparked off by the call by Enugu-based Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka that the electorate […]

Uganda Confirms Surrender of Rebel Leader Sought by U.S.

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

By Our Reporter on January 7, 2015 Breaking News, Trending (KAMPALA, Uganda) The Ugandan military confirmed Wednesday that a senior leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army had surrendered in the Central African Republic, a victory for a U.S.-backed offensive that deepens the isolation of the feared rebel group’s top commander, Joseph Kony. Dominic Ongwen, the […]

Boko Haram: Jonathan holds emergency security meeting on North East

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics, North-East Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Haram: Jonathan holds emergency security meeting on North East … Niger, Chad abandon Nigeria From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday held an emergency security meeting with security chiefs as well as the governors of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, focusing on the security situation in the North East. This is even as the […]

Edo will cut costs to survive 2015 –Oshiomhole

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said the government will renew its commitment to cut costs and block leakages as part of measures to survive the expected drop in the revenue accruing to the state as a result of the crash in the price of crude oil. Speaking yesterday at the state’s first executive […]

Senate leader condoles with Jonathan over sister’s death

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

From ADETUTU FOLASADE-KOYI, Abuja Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, yesterday condoled with President Goodluck Jonathan, over the death of his sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei at the weekend in their home state of Bayelsa State. Senator Ndoma-Egba urged Jonathan not to be discouraged but to take solace in God that his sister lived a worthy life. In […]

MEND rejects Jonathan, backs Buhari

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Niger Delta Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta has endorsed the candidature of the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is the right person that can rebuild the country. MEND made this known in a statement on Tuesday via an electronic mail signed by its spokesperson, Gbomo Jomo. […]

IG vows to deal with errant politicians (Endless vows)

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sulaiman Abba, on Tuesday warned politicians, against bad conduct during the 2015 general elections, saying he would not hesitate to deal with any of them who flout the electoral rules as stipulated in the Electoral Act. The IG, represented by the Commissioner of […]

Simple Needed Laws Nigerian Politicians Will Not Pass – By Anthony A. Kila

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, House, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

By Anthony A. Kila | London, UK | Jan. 6, 2015 – What do you think is the main problem facing Nigeria? Yes, you are not the only that think so.Go to any part of Nigeria or meet any group of Nigerians even outside their country and ask the people you meet what they think […]

Newcastle join race to sign Ideye

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

January 7, 2015 by Kazeem Busari Brown Ideye West Brom striker Brown Ideye has become one of the most sought after players in the Premier League following Newcastle United’s interest in acquiring him during the winter transfer window. Sunderland have reportedly earmarked £6m for the striker who joined the Baggies from Dynamo Kiev for […]

Chad, Niger pulled out soldiers from Baga –CDS (What a disgrace for the so-called Nigerian army to be overrun by Boko Haram on their own base causing the withdrawals)

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Armed Forces, Headlines Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh | credits: http://www.mydailynewswatchng.com The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall, Alex Badeh, on Tuesday confirmed that Niger Republic and the Republic of Chad had withdrawn their troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force base following increase in the activities of the Boko Haram sect. The countries’ […]