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MASSOB warns against killing of Ndigib in the North

Posted by admin Headlines, South-East Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has warned that it could not afford the luxury of folding its arms and watch helplessly as Ndigbo continue to be slaughtered in the Northern states. MASSOB read the riot act in a communique issued Tuesday evening, after its emergency meeting at Freedom […]

Nigeria, Cameroon battle for World Cup ticket

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

The Cubs of Cameroon will be clashing with group leaders, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria today in a game pundits have dubbed the final before the finale in the 2011 CAF Orange African Youth Championship tournament. Nigeria and Cameroon, two African giants, will be seeking their second victory after beating Ghana and Gambia respectively in […]

US Congratulates Jonathan

Posted by admin Elections 2011, Top Stories Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

The United States has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for winning Saturday’s presidential election, saying the election represents “a positive new beginning for Nigeria”. A statement issued late on Tuesday by U. S Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton wished Jonathan well “in meeting the many challenges facing Nigeria” and in providing good governance. “On behalf of […]

Riots: Jonathan talks tough

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Presidency Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan has directed security agencies in the country to confront those responsible for the post-election violence in some northern states with “all lawful means, including justifiable force.” Jonathan, in a nationwide broadcast early on Thursday (today), said he had directed the deployment of security personnel in all the troubled areas to bring […]

U.S. warns nationals over violence in Nigeria

Posted by admin Latest Politics Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

AS a fallout of the post-election violence in the north, the United States (U.S.) Department of State has issued travel warnings to her citizens travelling or had plans to travel to Nigeria, alleging high crime rate and insecurity. Meanwhile, Nigerians in U.S. and some international observers, including former Canadian Prime Minister, Joe Clark, have commended […]

A new era is coming, Jonathan pledges

Posted by admin Latest Politics Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Gets INEC certificate of return •Govt to compensate victims of violence • Leaders, NLC greet President over victory RE-ELECTED President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday collected his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with a pledge to dedicate his new term to rebuilding Nigeria to meet the yearnings of the electorate. He […]

Picture: Nigerian pharmacist becomes first African FIP fellow

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

•Pharm. Azubike Photo: Sun News Publishing The President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Azubuike Okwor is to receive 2011 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) fellow award in September at the FIP Pharmacy World Congress in Hyderabad, India. Okwor, who is also the managing director of Cosmos Pharmacy, Lagos has now become the first African pharmacist […]

Northern Riots: Lecturers, students, others killed in Kaduna

Posted by admin Kaduna, Latest Politics, State News Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

The violence that broke out in Kaduna metropolis and Zaria on Monday has spread to Kafanchan and Zonkwa in the southern part of the state. On Tuesday in Samaru, Hayin Dogo area of Zaria near the Basawa Army Barracks, eyewitnesses alleged that soldiers killed about 10 persons suspected to have killed some lecturers and students […]

Group warns of imminent hostilities by ex-militants

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

A group, the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria, has condemned the post-election violence in some parts of the North, saying it is an invitation to the Niger Delta ex-militants to resume hostilities. The group said it was disheartening that while the local and international observers had commended the conduct of free and fair […]

Imo gov: Okorocha, Araraume’ll fall on April 26 -Ohakim

Posted by admin Governors, Imo, State News Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

STILL basking in the euphoria of the more than 90 per cent votes he gave to President Goodluck Jonathan last Saturday in Imo State, Governor Ikedi Ohakim, on Monday declared that opposition politicians would be defeated during the April 26 governorship election. Ohakim, who is contesting for a re-election on the ticket of the Peoples […]