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UN warns Spain against migrant deportations

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, United Nations Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

The UN on Tuesday warned Spain over plans to instantly deport migrants who clamber over the border fence into its north African territories, saying Madrid could end up breaking international law. “UNHCR is concerned over a proposal by Spain to legalise automatic returns of people trying to cross border fences into its enclaves of Ceuta […]

116 persons died in Synagogue Church building collapse – pathologist –

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Ikeja – A Consultant Pathologist, Prof. John Obafunwa, on Tuesday said that 116 persons died in the Sept.12 when a guest, owned by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), collapsed in Lagos. Obafunwa, who is the Chief Medical Examiner of Lagos State, made this known while presenting a preliminary report to a Coroner’s inquest […]

The World is fed up with Nigeria – Hayatou (Just as we are fed up with your dictatorship and corruption at CAF)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, October 26th, 2014

Nigeria football looks to be, unfortunately, heading into a long, dark night as world football –governing body is set to wield the big stick today against the most populous black nation on earth. Even as the Super Eagles still have a chance of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to defend their crown, […]

Nigeria hosts World Schools Debate 2015

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, October 26th, 2014

NIGERIA has been granted the hosting right for the 2015 World Schools Debate Competition, following brilliant performance of her contingents at the 2014 edition of the competition held in Bangkok. Coordinator of the President’s School Debate, Mr Dare Oritu, made this known in Abuja during the week. He added that the country won the hosting […]

REVEALED: Nigeria’s secret deal with Boko Haram

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics, Top Stories Sunday, October 26th, 2014

Sunday, October 26, 2014 advertisement Chad: Shekau appointed negotiators in writing Details of Nigeria’s peace deal with Boko Haram were revealed on Friday by the government of Chad which also sensationally disclosed that the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, wrote it confirming his emissaries to the recent peace meeting held in Chad. […]

Jonathan arrives in Jerusalem for pilgrimage

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Saturday, October 25th, 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Jerusalem on Saturday for a two-day pilgrimage to Israel. According to the president’s itinerary, he will observe the Sabbath Day on Saturday at the Wailing Wall, where he will pray privately before going to Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel. Jonathan will also visit some other Christian holy sites during the […]

You ‘re older than you claim, Team doctor tells Ayila

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 25th, 2014

Dynamo Kiev defender Ayila Yussuf, who spent last season on loan in Metalist Kharkiv was accused by doctor Leonid Mironov for being much older than it is stated in his official documents. Officially 29-year old Yussuf came to Dynamo Kiev in 2003. He spent almost his entire career with the Ukrainian team, except short-term loans […]

Girl dies of Ebola in Mali’s first case

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, October 25th, 2014

A two-year-old girl died of Ebola in Mali on Friday, in the first case of the disease in the west African nation, a source in the prime minister’s office told AFP. “Unfortunately she died between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm,” said the source, adding that the girl’s death had been confirmed by the governor of […]

Supreme court sacks Delta lawmaker, orders salary refund

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, State News Saturday, October 25th, 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday sacked a member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Ugelli North Constituency II, Mr. Edoja Akpodiete. The apex court ordered him to refund to the state coffers all the salaries and allowances he had collected since he had been occupying the seat since 2011. It was the first […]

UNICEF commends Zamfara over polio eradication

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, United Nations, Zamfara Saturday, October 25th, 2014

The United Nations International Children Fund, Kaduna field office, has commended the efforts of Zamfara Government in its fight against poliomyelitis. UNICEF Communications Officer, Alhaji Rabiu Musa, at an occasion to mark this year’s World Polio Day in the state, described the measures put in place by the state government as “remarkable and worthy of […]