That the Nigerian government has formally recognised the National Transitional Council (in Libya) is not only disappointing, it is appalling. This move shows that President Goodluck Jonathan and his foreign policy team are weak and incapable of complex analysis; and perhaps, do not truly understand international politics. Frankly, Nigeria’s position on this matter should […]
No fewer than 20 people were feared killed and more than 20 wounded in renewed violence in Jos Plateau on Monday. The victims were allegedly shot by soldiers who escorted some Muslims to pray at the prayer ground. At least, 50 vehicles were also reportedly burnt in the clashes between some rival Muslim and […]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the involvement of foreign investigators to unravel those responsible for the bombing of the United Nation’s Building in Abuja on Friday. Also, the Chairman, Ad hoc committee of House of Representatives on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, has described the taking over of […]
Frequent visitors to Alpha Beach on the Lagos Island would find it difficult to believe that their favourite fun spot is no more. What is left of this tourist site is a broken coastline that shows the potency of angry water. What used to be a tarred road running parallel to the beach had […]
The Delta State Police Command on Monday arrested three fake military personnel for allegedly taking advantage of the uniform to intimidate members of the police force in Warri, Delta State. The suspects were arrested, even as the spokesman for the police in the state, Mr. Charles Muka, told reporters that a suspected kidnapper was […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Hafiz Ringim, on Monday announced that the police had arrested some suspects in connection with last Friday’s bombing of the United Nations office building in Abuja. The IGP, however, did not mention how many suspects were arrested or the identity of the suspects. Rather, he said President Godluck Jonathan […]
Muammar Gaddafi’s wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighbouring Algeria on Monday, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip on the country, the Associated Press reports. Gaddafi’s whereabouts were still unknown and rebels are worried that if he remains in Libya, it will stoke more violence. In Washington, […]
OPERATIVES of the United States’ domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have taken over the investigations of Friday’s bombing of the UN building in Abuja. Sources told THE PUNCH that the FBI agents probing the bombing had sidelined investigators from the Nigeria Police and the State Security Service. A source in one […]
By Dr. Kunle Ojeleye, London, UK – August 29, 2011 – In Yorubaland, when a man is called “Agbe”, there are two basic connotations to the usage, either or both of which may be intended. On one hand, “Agbe” means a farmer, which according to Webster’s dictionary is “one who is devoted to the tillage of […]
R–L: Regional Chief of Communication, UNICEF in Dakar, Mr. Martin Dawes; Under-secretary General for Security, Mr. Gregory Starr; and Deputy Secretary General, United Nations, Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, at a press conference on the United Nations House bombing, in Abuja … on Sunday. Photo: Sam Adeko. Nigerians should expect more bombings in the months ahead, sources […]
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