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Police move to guard Ogun churches, mosques

Posted by admin Ogun, State News Monday, July 30th, 2012

Ogun State Police Command is to step up security around churches and mosques in Ogun State. State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Okoye Ikemefuna, who said this while addressing stakeholders in Abeokuta, on Saturday, explained that the action was taken to secure places of worship against any form of attack. Okoye said all Area Commanders and […]

‘FG knows Boko Haram sponsors’ (What has it done with that knowledge?)

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Monday, July 30th, 2012

Bishop of the Owo Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. James Oladunjoye, fears Nigeria may disintegrate under President Goodluck Jonathan if he fails to bring sponsors of the dreadful Boko Haram sect to book. Oladunjoye stated this in his Bishop charge which he read on Friday during the Third Session of […]

Thief-catcher arrests ex-soldier supplying guns to Plateau factions

Posted by admin Headlines, Plateau, State News Monday, July 30th, 2012

Renowned thief-catcher Ali Kwara has arrested a former army officer allegedly notorious for selling arms and ammunition to bandits and warring communities in Plateau State and other parts of the North. Kwara told newsmen through telephone in Kano on Sunday he arrested the suspect (name withheld) in Zamfara State, where he (Kwara) is on an […]

Nigerians living in fear, uncertainty – Obasanjo, IBB

Posted by admin Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Raw Politics Monday, July 30th, 2012

Former heads of state, General Olusegun Obasanjo and General Ibrahim Babangida have expressed concern over the growing insecurity in the country, saying “Nigeria is currently under fear and uncertainty.” In a joint statement obtained by our correspondent in Abuja on Sunday, they warned that the consequences were capable of affecting the unity of the country. […]

Arsenal stars thrill fans in Lagos

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, July 30th, 2012

Arsenal fans in Lagos were treated to great dance steps by three of the clubs players, defender Bacary Sagna, Per Mertesacker and new signing Lukas Podolski on Sunday. The players were in Lagos for the launch of the Malta Guinness Low Sugar Workout, which took place at the Ball Room of Eko Hotel. Gunners’ forward […]

FG to send soldiers to fight Islamists in Mali (Have you finished fighting the ones in Nigeria?)

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics Monday, July 30th, 2012

INDICATIONS emerged on Sunday that Nigeria will soon deploy soldiers in Mali to confront the Islamists troubling the West African country, the Presidency and foreign affairs ministry said on Sunday. Spokespersons for President Goodluck Jonatha, Reuben Abati; and Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ogbole Ahmedu-Ode, say Nigeria holds a responsibility to return peace to Mali. “Nigeria is […]

Picture: Olympics: Nigeria soar over Tunisia in men’s basketball

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Track & Field Monday, July 30th, 2012

COACH of the Tunisia basketball team, Abdel Tlatli, has said that lack of real international exposure put a lot of pressure on his team in the match a against Nigeria. The Tunisians lost 60-56 to Nigerians in the men’s opening match at the London Olympics. He maintained that Nigerian players have always been at advantage […]

Children in prison as mother’s sin passes onto the child

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, July 30th, 2012

IT is a heart-rending story. Many female prisoners now have the misfortune of raising their children in the midst of hardened criminals, accused prostitutes, persons on death row and others jailed for various felonies. And the children are innocent. Some of the female prisoners at the Kirikiri Female Prisons, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos, the only specialised […]

Not yet relief for Sosoliso crash victims’ relations, six years on

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Monday, July 30th, 2012

SIX and a half years after a Sosoliso Airlines Fight 1145 from Abuja to Port Harcourt crashed on landing, killing 107 passengers, including pupils of Loyola Jesuit College, relations of victims are still in pains. Such still-grieving relations include Prof Charles Ofoegbu, the founding Project Director/Vice Chancellor, Veritas University and one-time Special Adviser to the […]

Pope renews appeal for end to violence in Syria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Monday, July 30th, 2012

CATHOLIC head, Pope Benedict XVI has appealed for an end to violence in Syria and called on world powers to spare no effort in helping resolve the conflict. “I am following the tragic and growing episodes of violence in Syria with the sad sequence of deaths and injuries, also among civilians,” the pope said after […]