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We’ve forgiven Titilayo’s killer but justice must take its course

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, November 17th, 2011

It was tragic fate at its cruellest form. Tears cascaded down many cheeks as people wailed and gnashed their teeth. The remains of Titilayo Arowolo, the slain banker, who was allegedly murdered by her jobless spouse, Akolade Arowolo, on June 24 this year, were committed to mother earth on Wednesday at Atan Cemetery, Yaba Lagos. […]

EFCC stalls Daniel’s trial

Posted by admin EFCC Politics Thursday, November 17th, 2011

• OGD Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta that it has prepared more criminal charges against former governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The EFCC counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, stated this yesterday while asking the […]

Picture: Arms, ammunition seized at Lagos airport (For Boko Haram?)

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Thursday, November 17th, 2011

By UCHE USIM Friday November 18, 2011 Some of the seized arms, ammunition Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, has seized a cache of ammunition believed to have been abandoned by criminals and suspected terrorists who engage in illegal arms deal. The […]

Boko Haram makes world terrorists list

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Anti-terrorism experts met yesterday under aegis of the Global Counterterrorism Forum to discuss ways of preventing the financing of armed militant groups, focussing on north Africa’s Sahel desert region. Intrestingly, Boko Haram, which has claimed responsibility for series of bombings in Nigeria was one of the groups discussed by the experts. Manuel Lopez Blanco, coordinator […]

Gov. Mimiko Renews Effort to Combat Climate Change- By Emmanuel Ajibulu

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Emmanuel Ajibulu, Governors, NNP Columnists, Ondo, State News Thursday, November 17th, 2011

By Emmanuel Ajibulu, Ondo, Nigeria – Nov. 17, 2011 – Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s increased efficiency and decision-making responsibility have once again manifested in the protection of the environment as a key part of sustainable development. This approach is an extremely smart one and shows that the state has a strong commitment to the fight against […]

Forget subsidy, face Boko Haram •NASS tells Jonathan

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate Thursday, November 17th, 2011

ATTEMPT by President Goodluck Jonathan to woo the 109 senators and 360 House of Representatives members to support his government’s planned fuel subsidy removal has reportedly failed, as the meeting called by the presidency to discuss the issue of subsidy removal among other pressing national issues ended in a deadlock on Wednesday. The Senate, through […]

Eagles are beatable – Kenya coach

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Kenya coach Francis Kimanzi insists the Super Eagles are beatable when both sides clash next in Group F of African qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. The Harambee Stars thrashed Seychelles 4-0 in Nairobi on Tuesday to book a place in the qualifying campaign that will begin in 2012. Malawi and Namibia are the other […]

War in the Senate over confirmation of Bode George’s wife as NPC board member

Posted by admin Legislature, Senate Thursday, November 17th, 2011

It was a robust debate at the Senate, on Wednesday, before the confirmation of Mrs Roli Bode-George as a member of the National Population Commission (NPC) following her nomination by President Goodluck Jonathan. Her confirmation also led to war of words between members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Congress of Nigeria […]

Suspicious tanker explosions in Abuja•Another bomb explodes in Maiduguri•8 die, 33 houses burnt in Katsina, Anambra

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Anambra, Borno, Headlines, Katsina, State News Thursday, November 17th, 2011

PANIC-stricken residents of Abuja scampered for safety on Wednesday, as two fuel tankers exploded in different petrol stations, resulting in an emergency situation. The two incidents happened in the space of two hours, with security operatives and officials of the National Emergency Agency (NEMA) rushing to the scenes to save life and property. They were […]

Now, to Your Tents O’ye Pilgrims – By Philips Akpoviri

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Philips Akpoviri. Thursday, November 17th, 2011

By Philips Akpoviri, NNP, Nov. 17, 2011 – Jerusalem in Israel, Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Rome in the Vatican City are a few of the many places worshippers from across the world visit annually for the enrichment of their religious faith. These Holy Cities boast of symbolic religious monuments, landmarks and […]