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34 killed in Potiskum market attack

Posted by admin Headlines, State News Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

An attack on a cattle market in northeastern city of Potiskum by gunmen armed with explosives has left at least 34 dead and the toll is likely to climb, an emergency source said on Thursday. “Thirty-four bodies were deposited at the hospital,” the official said on condition of anonymity of the attack late Wednesday in Potiskum […]

Picture: FBI nabs Nigerian pastor in New York for conning an elderly American out of millions

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Posted: May 3, 2012 – 03:48 Eric Abakporo and Ambassador Joy Ogwu By SaharaReporters, New York The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed reports linking New York-based pastor and lawyer, Eric Abakporo, to “despicable” fraud: the theft of the life savings of an elderly African-American woman through deceit and lies. Eric Abakporo, a […]

Jonathan’s agents carried out two bombings – Okah insists “Diezani called me 20 times to be made minister” • Allegations are false in their entirety – Presidency

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

May 3, 2012 by Emeka Madunagu and Olalekan Adetayo Henry Okah and President Goodluck Jonathan | credits: File copy Detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Mr. Henry Okah, has insisted that President Goodluck Jonathan’s agents sponsored the March 15, 2010 and October 1, 2010 bombings in Warri and Abuja […]

Bombings: CAN issues final warning

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Latest Politics Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

May 3, 2012 by Adelani Adepegba and Ade Adesomoju 11 Comments The Christian Association of Nigerian has asked the Federal Government to use all resources available to it to put an end to terrorism in the country. CAN says it is its final warning to the government. President of the association, Pastor Ayo Oritsejeafor, at […]

Boko Haram theatens to attack Punch, six other southern newspapers

Posted by admin Boko Haram, National Politics, Top Stories Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

The second group we will also attack soon are PUNCH, Daily Sun, Vanguard, Guardian, Nation, Tribune, and National Accord” PUNCH logo advertisement The Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram, has threatened to attack PUNCH and six newspapers, all based in the South. The sect issued the threats in an 18-minute video posted on Youtube. The […]

We Must Go One With One Nigeria – By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Raheem Oluwafunminiyi Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi | Ibadan, Nigeria | May 2, 2012 – At a time when we are faced with series of problems bedevilling the country, comments coming from the North about breaking-up, division or secession from the country into their respective regions does not augur well for the myriads of people living under the banner […]

Man, 91, welcomes wife into octogenarian club

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Nine years after Pa Ogbueshi Raphael O. Adibe, 91, joined the revered octogenarian club in Obosi, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State dubbed Ito Ogbo, his amiable wife, Ogbueshi Nwanyi Benedette Nwaelie Adibe, has also made it into the group. The Obosi community organises a cultural festival every three years when all those who […]

Erratic power delivery: Minister begs Nigerians

Posted by admin Latest Politics Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Minister of Power, Prof Bart Nnaji has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government in its efforts to fix the power sector. The minister, who made the appeal in Lagos on Monday during a press briefing on the activities of his ministry in ensuring a stable power supply in the country, assured […]

BUK bombing: JTF kills suspect, arrests another

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The Joint Security Task Force, yesterday in Kano, confirmed that it has killed one of the suspects in the Sunday’s attacks on Christian worshippers at the Bayero University in Kano. The security operatives equally announced the arrest of his compatriot, who had earlier escaped in the course of the exchange of fire between the sect […]

Insecurity: Arewa youths back Azazi on comments

Posted by admin Arewa House, Latest Politics Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Tuesday urged Nigerians to look beyond politics in reacting to the allegations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Andrew Owoeye Azazi against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on the state of insecurity in the country. Azazi on Friday at the South South Summit in Asaba, Delta State, […]