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PDP crisis worsens as members sue party

The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has become messier as some of its members have sued the party for violating guidelines for the election of its national officers. Three members – Abba Yale, Alhaji Yahaya Aruwa Sule and Basir Maidugu – are asking an Abuja High Court to compel the party to conduct […]

Opinion: A country of rapists

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 11th, 2013

By – Bayo Olupohunda “Rape is the only crime in which the victim becomes the accused. It is she who must prove her good reputation, her mental soundness, and her impeccable propriety” —Freda Adler Recently, I read a report titled, “The World Most Dangerous Countries for Women’’, released by the Thompson Reuters Foundation. The global […]

EFCC invites Reps’ Clerk over Bankole’s case

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, House, Legislature, Raw Politics Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has summoned the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mohammed Sani-Omolori. Although, details of the invitation were sketchy on Wednesday, The Punch confirmed that he had yet to honour the invitation. Confirming the report, the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said, “It is true we invited the clerk of the […]

Security has improved in the North – Gov Aliyu

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

Minna—Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State, Wednesday, said the security situation in parts of the north had improved in recent times. Aliyu, however, called on Nigerians to join hands to ensure that peace and tranquility reigned supreme in the region. He made the remark when he received members of West African Post Graduate College of […]

Ex Eagles keeper Rufai denies receiving money from Belgian govt

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, April 11th, 2013

BY JACOB AJOM The former national team goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has distanced himself from claims in the report that alleged he received money from Belgian football authorities on behalf of the Nigerian community in that country. “My name remains Prince Peter Rufai. I am not running to anywhere. As I speak with you, my family […]

N40bn pension scam: EFCC re-arraigns 7 suspects

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

By IKECHUKWU NNOCHIRI ABUJA—It was drama galore at the Federal Capital Territory High Court at Maitama yesterday, as the key suspect in the alleged illegal diversion of over N40billion from the Police Pension Fund, Mrs. Uzoma Cyril Attang, directed thugs to physically assault journalists that came to cover her arraignment. The Economic and Financial Crimes […]

Boko Haram amnesty: You’re on suicide mission, Christians tell FG

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Thursday, April 11th, 2013

By Our Reporters ABUJA — CHRISTIAN leaders, yesterday, opposed the Federal Government’s plan to offer unconditional amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect, describing it as a misplaced priority and an unjust cause. This came even as there is skepticism within the military circle that the amnesty will work out, adding that it may […]

FIFA rankings Eagles drop one step

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Nigeria dropped one spot to 31 in April’s ranking of the world’s senior national football teams released by Fifa. The Super Eagles were unable to consolidate on their 30th spot from March after emerging champions at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Nigeria’s Victor Moses struggling for ball possession in the World Cup […]

Buhari backs amnesty for Boko Haram (Why are we not surprised?)

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories Thursday, April 11th, 2013

By Emma Ujah, Victoria Ojeme, Emma Elebeke, Daud Olatunji & Ruth Odiniya ABEOKUTA—Former Head of State and National leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.) has thrown his weight behind the proposed amnesty for Islamic sect, Boko Haram, commending the Federal Government for setting up a committee that will look […]

Boko Haram amnesty can’t be funded with N/Delta resources – Ekiyor

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

By SIMON EBEGBULEM BENIN — FORMER President of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, has said that any plan by the Federal Government to grant amnesty to members of Boko Haram sect will be a fraud, warning that the people of the Niger Delta will resist any attempt to use resources from the region […]