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House probes committee chairman for ‘abusing’ Otedola

Posted by admin Headlines, House, Legislature Friday, July 6th, 2012

July 6, 2012 by John Ameh, Abuja A lawmaker on Thursday protested the abusive language used against oil businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola, by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Mr. Gambo Musa. The lawmaker, Simon Arabo from Kaduna State, said that the purported abusive language used on Otedola had […]

Three killed, 30 vehicles burnt in Yoruba-Hausa clash

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Friday, July 6th, 2012

Olatunji, Abeokuta A bloody clash between some Hausa and Yoruba in Ibese, Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State on Wednesday claimed the lives of three persons and left no fewer than 30 vehicles burnt. Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the crisis on Thursday, learnt that the violent clash between the members of […]

Arsenal dump Nigeria on proposed tour

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, July 6th, 2012

Arsenal have announced that they have postponed their proposed trip to Nigeria in August. The English club said they have taken the decision “as a result of complexities linked to the planned game against Nigeria on Saturday, August 5 in Abuja.” The team with arguably the largest fan base in Nigeria did not give any […]

Nations Cup: Eagles face Liberian test

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, July 6th, 2012

By John Egbokhan Nigeria appear to face an easy route to the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa following last night’s draws which pitched the Super Eagles against Liberia in a two-leg elimination for the qualification ticket. Liberia, at 35, are the lowest ranked team in the draw and the Nigerians will fancy […]

Opinion: Nigerian Marriages in US and Their Native Country!

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 5th, 2012

I am no marriage counselor or sex therapist. But one common behavior/conduct/practice in Nigeria marriages, the men have a sense of ownership of their spouse, behaving in a manner of ordering them, demanding whatever they want, and if his ruling/kingdom is not obeyed, [may] use force – BEATING, KICKING and SLAPPING. It’s an animal kingdom […]

Ogun ex-deputy gov candidate, ex-lawmaker jailed for contempt

Posted by admin Ogun, State News Thursday, July 5th, 2012

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that three leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State be remanded for six months in prison for their continued violation of an order contained in a May 2, 2012 judgment of the court. The development added a new twist to the crisis within the […]

Teenager released four years after phone theft (While IBB, others, walk free)

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 5th, 2012

July 5, 2012 by Eniola Akinkuotu A Lagos High Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Blessing Effiong, a 19-year-old girl, who had spent nearly four years in Kirikiri Prison for alleged phone theft. In the case titled People of Lagos State vs Blessing Effiong, the teenager, whose plea was taken for the first time, […]

Tight security as 2,500 corps members report in Kano

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, NYSC (National Youth Service Corp), State News Thursday, July 5th, 2012

NO fewer than 2,500 corps members out of the 2,650 posted in Kano state have reported to camp for their mandatory orientation. The security is tighter with soldiers and policemen everywhere. Security sources told our correspondent that over 50 soldiers, several policemen, officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and local security operatives […]

Why NASS should impeach Jonathan–Melaye (Can the kettle impeach the pot?)

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Senate Thursday, July 5th, 2012

A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dino Melaye, on Wednesday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to commence processes for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan over the fuel subsidy scam. According to him, the delay in the prosecution of the suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on fuel […]

I did not insult Reps – Otedola

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, July 5th, 2012

CHAIRMAN, Zenon Petroleum, Mr. Femi Otedola, has denied insulting members of the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Tuesday. In a statement by his lawyer, Mr. Babajide Koku, on Wednesday, the businessman equally debunked reports that he refused to testify before the commitee. The statement read, “Mr. Femi Otedola, CON at the […]