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Amaechi not NGF chairman, Presidency insists

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Governors, Presidency, Rivers, State News Monday, November 18th, 2013

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi The Presidency insisted on Sunday that it did not recognise Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, hence the absence of President Goodluck Jonathan at the retreat organised by the Amaechi-led faction of the Forum in Sokoto. Jonathan was billed to […]

FG should account for missing $5bn – APC, New PDP

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Latest Politics, Party Politics Monday, November 18th, 2013

The New Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have challenged the Federal Government to account for the $5bn which has allegedly disappeared from the Excess Crude Account. The faction of the PDP and the APC separately threw the challenge on Sunday while reacting to a disclosure by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ […]

French hostage escapes from Ansaru’s den

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, November 18th, 2013

THE police on Sunday in Kaduna handed over a 63-year-old French man, Francis Collomp, who escaped from terrorists’ den to officials of the French embassy. in Kaduna. Collomp’s abductors were suspected to be members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Bilads-Sudan. He was seized in Rimi town of Katsina State 11 months ago. The foreigner, […]

Nigeria book ticket for World Cup in Brazil after defeating loud mouthed Ethiopians

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Saturday, November 16th, 2013

Nigeria will be playing in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil after defeating Ethiopia 2-0 on Saturday to seal a 4-1 aggregate playoff triumph. After winning the first leg 2-1 in Addis Ababa last month, Victor Moses’ 20th-minute penalty and substitute Victor Obinna’s late free-kick earned Stephen Keshi’s side a 4-1 aggregate victory and secured […]

Picture: Burundian woman arrested with 2.390kg heroin

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency) Friday, November 15th, 2013

A Burundian, Aisha Uwimana, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for trafficking substances found to be heroin. A statement by the NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said Uwimana was caught at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport with 2.390 kilogrammes of heroin hidden in her hand luggage. […]

Iyayi: FRSC takes over govs’ convoys

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Top Stories Friday, November 15th, 2013

By SINA OLAYINKA and SEYE OJO The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has directed its operatives to henceforth lead the convoy of cars in governors’ entourage as part of measures to curb the excesses of the drivers. The directive followed last Tuesday’s fatal auto crash involving the convoy of Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, which […]

Senate probes N140bn police reform funds

Posted by admin Legislature, Nigerian Police, Senate Friday, November 15th, 2013

* Lawmakers renew call for state police From ADETUTU FOLASADE-KOYI, AbujaSenate yesterday ordered its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the release and management of N140 billion which was meant for police reform. The Federal Government reportedly released a take-off grant of N78 billion, with further appropriations in national budgets spanning three years. In 2011, […]

Mikel: I’ll open up after World Cup ticket qualification

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, November 15th, 2013

Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles talisman, John Mikel Obi has declared that he has refused to make too many comments ahead of the game against Ethiopia on Saturday because of the importance of the match and the need for maximum concentration by all and sundry. Mikel, who spoke on Thursday also declared that he will […]

FG woos Sri Lankan investors

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics Friday, November 15th, 2013

…Says Nigeria remains strong, stable destination for FDI From AIDOGHIE PAULINUS, in Colombo, Sri LankaDespite her rising economic challenges, President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Nigeria remains a strong and viable destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).Jonathan noted in today’s uncertain economic environment, with over-leveraged nations, risk-averse corporate and indebted consumers; it is Africa’s turn […]

Acting doesn’t pay my bills-Enoho Peggy

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Friday, November 15th, 2013

Enoho Ovire Peggy is a two-time beauty queen. She was Miss Galaxy International Nigeria in 2007 and also Miss Delta Tourism. She is not stopping at that. Recently, she joined Nollywood and her first movie is Best of Enemies. A woman of many parts, she has also delved into business and she retails clothes through […]