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Pakistan: Militant attacks kill 15

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Saturday, July 21st, 2012

A bomb exploded at a compound in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, killing nine people and wounding 20, local government and intelligence officials told Reuters. The bombing in the compound, used by a local militia and containing residential units and an office, occurred near the village of Spin Tal in the Orakzai tribal region. The Pakistan […]

Court remands man for attempted rape, threat to life of corps member

A 35-year-old indigene of Kebara Nonwa Town in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State has been remanded by a senior magistrate court in Port Harcourt for alleged attempt to kill a Batch ‘A’ corps member serving in the community. The accused person, Mr. Father Gwezie, who introduced himself to his victim, Miss Becky (surname […]

72-yr-old man, 4 women docked for selling 2-day-old babies

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, July 21st, 2012

A Senior Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt, yesterday, remanded five persons including a 72-year-old man, Elder Dominic Anajeonu, for allegedly selling two 2-day-old babies. Anajeonu was docked with the mother of the children, 30-year-old Eucharia Nwechie, alleged buyers of the children and the facilitator of the unwholesome transaction. Other persons being held in connection with […]

30 die in Port Harcourt vessel explosion

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Vessel explosion •Three escape with injuries •Other boats badly burnt •JTF sets five fuel tankers ablaze A fresh tragedy hit Rivers State yesterday, barely a week after the tanker explosion claimed close to 200 lives. The latest incident is the explosion of a vessel leaving 30 passengers dead. Three persons were injured and three […]

Jonathan sends N250.8b NDDC budget to Senate

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Legislature, Niger Delta, Presidency, Senate Saturday, July 21st, 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday presented the 2012 budget proposal of N250.875billion of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Senate. Senate President, David Mark who read two separate letters from the President during plenary, also acknowledged the receipt of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). In his letter, titled: “Presentation of the 2012 Budget Proposal […]

The ‘Failed State Index’ as a Tool of Imperialism – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists Saturday, July 21st, 2012

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | London, UK | July 21, 2012 – The 2012 edition of the Failed State Index published by Funds for Peace, an independent research and educational organisation based in Washington DC, United States of America and promoted by the conservative Foreign Policy journal, has been generating debates and angst in some […]

I befriended animals when I was growing up because my parents were too busy – Says Nollywood Star Nse Etim

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Nollywood actress, Nse Etim, speaks with ADEMOLA OLONILUA about her career and sundry matters My hairstyle I don’t wear dreadlocks, it is just my natural hair that you are seeing. I twist it and loose it when I choose to. I do not fix a weave-on because it is artificial. I carry my hair most […]

Explosion, multiple fire outbreaks in Port Harcourt

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Saturday, July 21st, 2012

July 21, 2012 by Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt There was tension in Port Harcourt on Friday as residents of the Rivers State capital witnessed a cocktail of fire incidents in four different locations. While residents around Abuloma Jetty were jolted by the explosion of a vessel that claimed the lives of at least 30 persons, […]

Sack DG SEC Aruma Oteh now –Reps tell Jonathan

Posted by admin House, Legislature Saturday, July 21st, 2012

The last may not have been heard about the recall of the embattled Director-General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms Arunma Oteh as House Representatives recommended her for sack and prosecution. Adopting the report of Rep. Ibrahim El-Sudi-led led Ad- hoc committee on capital market, the lawmakers urged the president to fire her […]

Reps threaten to impeach Jonathan over poor budget

Posted by admin House, Legislature Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Members of the House of Representatives have taken a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan over his failure to implement the 2012 N4.886 trillion budget. To this extent, the lawmakers threatened to commence the process of impeachment as from 18th September 2012 deadline if the president and his ministers fail to ensure full implementation of the […]