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A Perversion of the Gospel – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Raw Politics, Tochukwu Ezukanma Sunday, July 13th, 2014

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | July 13, 2014 – For many years, I heard about the famed Christian preacher, Uma Ukpai. Finally, I was opportune to see him and listen to him. It was at Pastor Josh Umechuruba’s church in Lanham, Maryland (just outside of Washington, DC). His audience was Nigerian with a […]

Impeachment: Panel indicts Nyako, absolves deputy

Posted by admin Adamawa, Headlines, State News Sunday, July 13th, 2014

Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Muritala Nyako | credits: naijamayor.com There are strong indications that the seven-man panel set up to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako and his deputy, Mr. Bala Ngilari, has indicted the governor but absolved the deputy. It was learnt in Abuja on Sunday, that the […]

B’Haram leader: I ordered Apapa, Lagos bombing

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, July 13th, 2014

A screengrab taken from a video by Boko Haram insurgent showing leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau in centre… on Sunday. | credits: AFP. LEADER of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has claimed responsibility for two explosions on June 25 at a fuel depot in Apapa, Lagos. Shekau, according to Agence-France […]

World Cup: Germany defeats Argentina, rule the world

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 13th, 2014

| credits: AFP Germany dashed Argentina’s hopes of winning the World Cup for a third time after they beat the South Americans 1-0 in the final of Brazil 2014 at the iconic Maracana Stadium on Sunday. Both countries had earlier met in the World Cup final — Mexico 1986, Italia ’90 — with the […]

Immigration warns Lagosians against hiring illegal immigrants

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), State News Sunday, July 13th, 2014

Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. David Paradang The Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command, has warned residents of Lagos to desist from hiring illegal immigrants in the state. It added that those suspected of doing such would be made to face the law. The Comptroller of Immigration in charge of the command, Mr. Julius Ogbu, […]

Picture:Jigawa releases N199m for power supply in airport

Posted by admin Headlines, Jigawa, State News Friday, July 11th, 2014

Ad by Websteroids Jigawa releases N199m for power supply in airport 0 By ABDULLAH TSOHO, Dutse on July 11, 2014 · National Jigawa State Executive Council has approved an award of contract of over N199 million for the provision of temporary power supply to Dutse International Airport. The state Commissioner for Information, Sports and Culture, […]

Warning – Disturbing Picture: Impunity in C. African Republic Must End: Amnesty

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, July 11th, 2014

Impunity in C. African Republic Must End: Amnesty 0 By Our Reporter on July 10, 2014 · Trending (DAKAR, Senegal) Fighters on both sides of the conflict in Central African Republic are living freely despite committing war crimes and some who have been jailed already have escaped from prison, Amnesty International said Thursday. The report […]

BRT Crisis: Army pledges to repair relationship with citizens

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Friday, July 11th, 2014

(LAGOS) The Nigerian Army on Thursday in Lagos said it would continue to ensure a cordial relationship with civilians in the state. Lt. Col. Omale Ochaguba, the spokesman, 81 Div. Nigerian Army, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of the recent attack on Lagos State Government-owned luxury buses by soldiers. NAN […]

4 sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ilorin

Posted by admin Headlines, Kwara, State News Friday, July 11th, 2014

By LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin on July 11, 2014 · National Ilorin High Court yesterday sentenced four persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The condemned men, Ibrahim Olayiwola, Abdul Waheed Aliyu, Tunde Kareem and Omotayo Isah, who broke down shortly after the judgment was handed down by Justice S.T Umar, were […]

Devt of N/Delta my priority—New Minister (As well as stealing the allocation)

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Thursday, July 10th, 2014

As Shekarau resumes at Education Ministry BY CHRIS OCHAYI, LAIDE AKINBOADE & CALEB AYANSINA ABUJA—The new Minister of Niger Delta Ministry, Dr. Steve Oru, has promised to address problems created by lack of even development in the oil rich region. This came on a day the new Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, assured Nigerians […]