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11 Killed in Polio Team Attack

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, March 1st, 2014

A BOMB attack on a polio vaccination team in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 11 people, officials say. A roadside bomb went off as the police-guarded convoy drove through a village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border. The attack is the latest in a series targeting polio teams in the country. No […]

100th Anniversary:‘Rework’ Nigeria Now, Anyaoku Tells Govt

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Says Present Structure Breeds Corruption, Violence AS Nigeria marks 100 years of its corporate existence, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Anyaoku has, again, called for true federalism, describing it as “the only way to progress and development.” According to him, the present structure breeds high cost of governance, tribalism and religious bigotry. In a telephone conversation […]

World leaders, in Abuja, celebrate with Nigeria at 100

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Leaders advertisement AS Nigeria’s centenary anniversary celebrations peaked Thursday, world leaders took turns to felicitate with the country, urging her to take her prime place in the comity of nations. Meanwhile, free movement of Nigerians and foreign dignitaries in Abuja as the nation celebrated its centenary yesterday was hampered by […]

EFCC to probe alleged missing $20bn oil revenue

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Headlines, Oil Politics Thursday, February 27th, 2014

From ADETUTU FOLASADE-KOYI, Abuja Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, yesterday assured the Senate that criminal investigation of the alleged missing $20 billion oil money will commence as soon as forensic auditors conclude investigations. Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said two days ago that […]

Sanusi’s sack: Debating facts or sentiments?

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines Thursday, February 27th, 2014

By ONOFIOK LUKE The stormy ending of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s tenure as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor did not come as a surprise to many keen followers of recent events around the apex bank. The CBN has in the past few months become a theatre of melodramas, with the suspended governor’s histrionics, featuring […]

Boko Haram: Military adopts new tactics (Endless new tactics)

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Headlines Thursday, February 27th, 2014

From MOLLY KILETE, Abuja The Defence Head Quarters (DHQ), yesterday said it has fortified counter measures to contain activities of Boko haram group in the country. The announcement came following the brutal killing of some school children at Federal Government College(FGC), Buni Yadi, in Yobe state. Similarly, the DHQ, said its troops killed six members […]

EU pledges 15m euros to boost Nigerian police (It will be embezzled)

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, February 27th, 2014

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE and AIDOGHIE PAULINUS, Abuja The European Union yesterday announced a programme of 15 million euro aimed at reinforcing the security capabilities of the Nigerian police forces. EU President, Jose Manuel Barroso, who met with President Goodluck Jonathan on the sideline of the one day summit on “Human Security, Peace and Development: Agenda […]

Negative profiling of Nigerians in Dallas

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Thursday, February 27th, 2014

I read with utter dismay a scathing story, “Dallas area home to huge health care frauds,” by Mr. Jim Landers in The Dallas Morning News on February 15, 2014, where he labeled Nigerians (by inference) criminals-an insidious generalization. The story, written in a pernicious spirit with veiled parallels to organized crime and other sinister characterizations […]

What I expect of my successor, by Fashola

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

BY OLASUNKANMI AKONI LAGOS—Governor Babatunde Fashola, has said he is interested in who succeeds him next year, towards advancing the cause of the state. *Fashola When asked on who he prefers to succeed him, Fashola said: “I prefer a successor that would surpass my achievements in office and advance the cause of Lagos State.” The […]

Wife Murder: Evidence that sent Arowolo to hangman’s noose

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

By Abdulwahab Abdulah Arowolo… the alleged killer EVERY June 24 will always ring a bell in the mind of Akolade Arowolo, a 31 year old self acclaimed youth pastor, who was last Friday convicted for killing his banker wife, Titilayo Omozoje at their residence, 8, Akindeinde Street, Isolo, Lagos,. This is because the day marks […]