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MEND threatens to kill Muslim clerics, bomb mosques from May 31

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Niger Delta Monday, April 15th, 2013

By Emma Amaize & SAMUEL OYADONGHA WARRI—FEAR of a religious war loomed, weekend, in Nigeria, following the threat by Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, to commence the assassination of Muslim clerics, bombing of mosques, hajj camps and Islamic institutions as from May 31. The exercise, codenamed, Operation Barborossa, according to spokesman […]

I regret being a divorcee – Monalisa Chinda

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Monalisa Chinda By BENJAMIN NJOKU Two things are bound to attract you to Monalisa Chinda whenever you are privileged to engage her in a conversation. They are her frankness and humility. These attributes played out last week as Showtime Celebrity took her on a trip into her past, her present and perhaps, her future. For […]

Aliko Dangote Unscripted: The gravest danger confronting Nigeria

Posted by admin General Politics, Top Stories Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Speaks on plan to build $8bn refinery BY JIDE AJANI He could pass for just any other guest. But he is unmistakably familiar. Charming but humble! Stupendously wealthy, yet radiates simplicity. Strolling in, unassuming, was Africa’s richest man. It was his birthday. Dressed in a black suite with a black shinny cock shoe to match, […]

Dilemma Over Boko Haram Amnesty: What northern governors can do – Aliyu

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics, Niger, State News Sunday, April 14th, 2013

By Wole Mosadomi, Minna *Says blame game must stop Amid the dilemma created by the rejection of amnesty for members of Boko Haram by the leadership of the Islamist group, Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State wants other avenues explored to curb the group’s insurgency. Specifically, Aliyu, who is also the chairman of the […]

Why NFF is unhappy with Keshi – Iyama

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, April 14th, 2013

The subtle battle between Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi and his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation may blow into a full scale war when the absentee coach returns from his trip to Carlifonia, USA. On return, Keshi is bound to meet a charged atmosphere which has been incensed by his alleged absence from the April […]

Elections: FG okays INEC’s national ID cards plan

Posted by admin Headlines, INEC Politics Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Federal Executive Council on Wednesday okayed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s request to use the National Identity Cards as voter cards beginning from the 2023 general elections. Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku, stated this in Abuja at the end of the weekly FEC meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan. Education Minister, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, […]

FG cannot provide free water –Minister (No surprise there)

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The Federal Government has said it can only provide affordable but not free water for residents of the country. This clarification, it said, was to clear misconceptions on the right of the citizens to water. The Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, said this during a meeting with stakeholders on the effective implementation of […]

$620,000 bribe scam: Lawan asks court to quash charges (Why? Where is yoru honesty, Mr. Lawmaker?)

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, April 11th, 2013

A member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, on Wednesday asked an Abuja High Court to quash a seven-count criminal charge brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, over allegations that he demanded and received the sum of $620,000 as bribe from a businessman, Femi Otedola. Lawan was […]

US, Buhari back amnesty for Boko Haram members

Posted by admin American Politics, Latest Politics Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The United States of America on Wednesday said it backed the Federal Government’s plan to grant amnesty to members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. The Political Counsellor at the Embassy of the USA, Gregory Lawless, said in Abuja that the American government would support amnesty for Boko Haram if it was the solution […]

Expect more power cuts, minister tells Nigerians (Of course)

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Wednesday said there would be more power cuts in the days ahead due to ongoing maintenance works on installations across the country. Nebo, while explaining why there was a sharp drop in power supply at a briefing in Abuja, said the country lost 1,112 megawatts of generated […]