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Asset seizure: Drama as Sylva, EFCC brandish conflicting court orders

Posted by admin Bayelsa, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

There was a minor drama at the Abuja High Court on Friday as the seizure of former Bayelsa State governor, Timpre Silva’s properties came up for mention. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the former governor presented two conflicting but valid court orders before the judge, Justice M. M. Kolo. On Thursday, the […]

Oyo govt clamps down on brothels

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

OYO State government on Friday clamped down on brothels operating in residential areas to curb their influence on young persons. According to the state Commissioner for Environment and Habitat, Mr Lowo Obisesan, the action was to discourage brothels from operating in residential areas. “Operating brothels in residential areas shows irresponsibility on the side of the […]

Solve security, employment problems now, Afenifere group tells Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Saturday, January 5th, 2013

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to improve his performance on a number of key national issues, including security, employment generation, and economic management. The ARG also challenged the president to tackle corruption, profligacy of government officials and the sacred cow syndrome, saying only such a move would make his leadership […]

FG to police officers: Speak out, get dismissed •1,944 policemen promoted

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, January 5th, 2013

HENCEFORTH, senior police officers (whether serving or at the verge of retirement) who publicly make comments on policies of the federal government may face serious sanctions. A circular to that effect has been sent to the Inspector-General of Police, M. D. Abubakar. The police high command has in turn sent out a signal to all […]

IGP directs SARS operatives to wear uniform

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, January 5th, 2013

THE Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed all operatives of the special Anti- Robbery Squads in the country to be in their police uniform henceforth. Informed police source disclosed this to Saturday Tribune on Friday, saying the order followed the infiltration of the Special Anti – Robbery Squad office in Abuja, which led […]

EFCC seizes ex-Gov. Slyva’s 48 properties

Posted by admin Bayelsa, General Politics, Governors, State News, Top Stories Friday, January 4th, 2013

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday seized 48 properties belonging to the former governor of Bayelsa state, Timpre Sylva who is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged misappropriation of N6.46 billion state funds while in office. According to a release issued by the Ag. Head, Media and Publicity, […]

Fire could have killed me –Obasanjo

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said providence saved him from the fire which recently burnt a part of his Hilltop Mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun State. If the fire which consumed his secretary’s office had occurred during the night, the former President said he would have been suffocated by fumes from the inferno. He spoke […]

Is Okorocha becoming a disappointment?

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Never judge a book by its cover’ — Popular saying My affection for, and bond with, Imo State and its people run deep. In providing the background to my fated encounter and love for a state which I consider the pride of the Igbo nation and the country in general, permit me to make a […]

Amaechi swears in 6 female Perm Secs

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

Port Harcourt — Rivers State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, has sworn in six new female Permanent Secretaries. Governor Amaechi swore in the six female Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday. Those sworn in are Dr. Offor Nnesochi; Mrs. C. Iragunima; Mrs. Clara Princewill; Mrs. Amie Iwo; Mrs. Wihioka Comfort and […]

R-E-V-E-A-L-E-D: Why Osaze was dropped

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

By Nnamdi Ojiego Facts may have emerged on why Nigeria’s West Brom striker, Osaze Odemwingie was excluded from the Super Eagles squad for the 2013 African Nations Cup holding in South Africa, by coach Stephen Keshi. According to Paul Bassey, a columnist with Vanguard Newspaper, who was present at the NFA Technical Committee meeting where […]