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Hezbollah cell: Suspects sue SSS, AGF, demand N50bn

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, June 10th, 2013

The co-owner of Amigo Supermarket, Mustapha Fawaz, and three Lebanese – Abdalah Tahini, Talal Rouda and Khosai Nouridine – arrested in connection with the armoury and Hezbolla terror cell in Bompai, Kano State, have filed a suit before the Federal High Court, Abuja. They are demanding N50bn as compensation from the State Security Service, Director-General […]

Fire razes 150 spare parts shops in Apapa

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, June 10th, 2013

Tragedy struck on Sunday at the Trinity Spare Parts Market in the Olodi Apapa area of Ajegunle, Lagos, as no fewer than 150 shops, including their materials, were consumed by an inferno. It was believed that the fire was caused by an electrical power surge in one of the shops at a section of the […]

Abacha ‘resurfaces’ on new media

Posted by admin Presidency, Sani Abacha (1993-98) Monday, June 10th, 2013

Daughter of the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, Gumsu, says she is still mourning the death of her father, 15 years after his demise. Gumsu, who may have cut short her sleep early Saturday morning, took to Twitter at 3:16 am to pay tribute to her father, saying, “I miss you so much.” Abacha […]

George W. Bush: A True and Best Friend of Africa – By Emeka Chiawelu

Posted by admin American Politics, Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists Sunday, June 9th, 2013

By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | June 9, 2013 – It does not happen often, but five living American presidents recently gathered in Dallas, Texas to dedicate George W. Bush presidential Library. Political and ideological differences notwithstanding, there was a resounding conclusion that George W. Bush policy on Africa was most effective and generous especially […]

The Dangers of President Jonathan’s Desperation – By Frisky Larr

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Frisky Larr, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), NNP Columnists, Presidency Sunday, June 9th, 2013

By Frisky Larr | NNP | June 9, 2013 – The body language of President Jonathan these days betrays everything but ease. It betrays defiance. Not often do we see the lips of this rather innocent and calm looking middle-aged man drawn tightly together and pointed, the wrinkles around the eyes drawn loosely upwards with […]

Ribadu advocates revolution

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, June 9th, 2013

From ABDULGAFAR ALABELEWE, Kaduna Pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and 2011 presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday urged Nigerians to unite and recover their country from alleged tyrants. He decried the reign of corruption and insensitivity to the plight of the common man, […]

Sad Story: Kenyan deportee: How Kenyans deported me in chattered aircraft

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, June 9th, 2013

By CHUKS EZE (fazec1@yahoo.com) Nigerian Kenyan-based businessman, Anthony Chinedu Ifedigbo was recently deported to Nigeria via a chattered aircraft under controversial circumstances. He had lived in Kenya for about 18 years with a flouring business, including a four-star hotel with 40 suites, as well as five lovely children. In this interview, the Anambra State indigene […]

Corruption & Indiscipline: Abuja roads blocked due to ex rogue governor (Rivers) Odili’s daughter’s wedding

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News, Top Stories Sunday, June 9th, 2013

Long stretches of public roads in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, have been blocked due to a wedding involving the daughter of a former state governor whose mother happens to be a Justice of the country’s Supreme Court. Both Madera Road and a stretch of Aguiyi Ironsi Road were blocked and manned by armed and fierce-looking […]

Drama as Eagles reject $5,000 bonus

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, June 9th, 2013

There was drama in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, when the Super Eagles of Nigeria sounded a notice that they were not going to accept the revised winning bonus of $5000 as amended by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking through their captain, Vincent Enyeama, the players claimed that they had not been officially informed and […]

Abuja Stadium ready for Eagles soon – Engineer

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, State News Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Home matches of the Super Eagles and other national teams may soon return to the Abuja National Stadium as comprehensive rehabilitation of the main pitch is going on in earnest, and is almost completed. The contractor handling the project, Julius Berger PLC has completed the first phase of the work, which includes removal and replacement […]