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Nkiru Sylvanus’ abduction: Okorocha’s aide held

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, Nollywood (Film Industry), State News Saturday, January 12th, 2013

From GEORGE ONYEJIUWA, Owerri The abduction of Miss Nkiru Sylvanus, Nollywood actress and the special assistant to Governor Rochas Okorocha on Public Affairs, last December for which the state government reportedly paid a ransom of N8 million to secure her release, may have been an insider job. Daily Sun reliably gathered that Mr. Jerry Okosun, […]

Forbes ranks Nigeria as 20th saddest place to live in the world

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Forbes has ranked Nigeria as the 20th saddest place to live in the whole world. In its analysis, it said: “The best of the worst, Nigeria ranks 123rd overall on the Legatum Prosperity Index. Decades of corruption have squandered great oil and gas wealth, while new concerns involve sectarian violence. The list of saddest countries […]

EFCC arrests former CBN governor, Charles Soludo

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), National Politics, Top Stories Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, was Thursday arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). He was picked up from his Abuja residence, a source in EFCC confirmed to Vanguard. Vanguard gathered that Soludo’s arrest was in connection with the controversial contract he awarded for the printing of polymer […]

Warders not responsible for pregnancies in P/ Harcourt prison, says Controller (Are you sure?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Port Harcourt – Mr Babalola Ogundana, the Controller, Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Prisons, said on Thursday that wardens under his command were not responsible for the impregnation of female inmates. Ogundana told reporters in an interview in Port Harcourt that the affected expectant female prisoners were pregnant before their imprisonments. Investigation reveals that […]

Nations Cup: Bright Dike out as Keshi releases final list

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Nigeria Captain Joseph Yobo will play in his sixth Africa Cup of Nations finals after making the final list of 23 released on Wednesday night by Coach Stephen Keshi. This is even as Bright Dike’s name was missing from the list against the expectation of many Nigerians. The 32-year old defender, who started off as […]

Cape Verde hold Nigeria to draw

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

(Reuters) – Tiny Cape Verde Islands served notice of their potential at the upcoming African Nations Cup finals by holding heavyweights Nigeria to a goalless draw in a warmup international in Faro, Portugal, on Wednesday. A full-strength Nigeria side, with John Obi Mikel playing the entire 90 minutes, were unable to break down a resilient […]

Jonathan’s approach to Boko Haram faulty – OBJ

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Raw Politics, Top Stories Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said more could be done to reach out to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram to find out what leads it to carry out acts of violence. Obasanjo who spoke in an interview with CNN, suggested the current government should adopt a dual-track approach rather than just cracking down on […]

Daniel’s attempt to reduce EFCC charges fails

Posted by admin EFCC Politics Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

AN attempt by former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to get an Abeokuta High Court to strike out 13 out of the 38 charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) failed Tuesday. Daniel is facing a 38-count charge, bordering on fraudulent practices during his eight-year tenure between 2003 and […]

Obama’s new combative approach and the risks ahead

Posted by admin American Politics Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

UNITED States (U.S.) President Barack Obama’s first term was marked by complaints from his liberal base that he had been too conciliatory toward Republicans. And now, with a few days before his second inauguration, analysts are asserting that Obama is acting as if he believes he has a big mandate for his next term and […]

Ban on same-sex marriage irrevocable, says Mark

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

THE pressure is both surreptitious and overt. It is all aimed at scuttling at birth a law banning same-sex marriage in the country. The international community and human rights activists are at the campaign for Nigeria to reconsider any plan to enact the law. But Senate President David Mark has stirred the anxiety of these […]