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MEND changes gear, vows to strike without prior notice

Posted by admin Niger Delta, Top Stories Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

MOVEMENT for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, said, yesterday, that it would now carry out bombing and attacks in Lagos, Abuja and Niger-Delta without prior notification as promised earlier since the government was treating its threat as a joke. The militant group in a statement by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, also said the news […]

I’m not afraid of EFCC – Tinubu

LAGOS – The former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared that he is not afraid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, because he did not steal a kobo from the coffers of Lagos State. He stated this when he […]

4 arrested over plan to stone Jonathan in Zamfara

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, State News, Zamfara Sunday, March 13th, 2011

FOUR members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State have been arrested in connection with the alleged plan to stone President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Namadi Sambo during their campaign visit to the state on Monday, last week. Investigations carried out by the Nigerian Tribune showed that a tailor was given a contract […]

PDP’s 12-year rule, a complete waste – Ribadu

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics Sunday, March 13th, 2011

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) presidential candidate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has described the 12-year administration of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the country as a complete waste. Speaking during a rally held at the Katsina polo ground, at the weekend, Ribadu said the ruling party had failed to address the basic problems […]

Okonjo-Iweala blasts corrupt leaders

Posted by admin National Politics, Raw Politics, Top Stories Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Managing Director of the World Bank, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has taken a swipe at corrupt public office holders, whom, she said, have become bad influences on the youths. Besides, the former minister of finance traced the spate of unrests in the country to the neglect of the youths. Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke at the weekend, shortly […]

3 killed, 7 injured as gunmen strike in Lagos

Posted by admin Lagos, State News Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Three persons were at the weekend shot dead while seven others suffered gunshot wounds, when gunmen opened fire on them in Somolu area of Lagos. The motive of the killers is not yet known, but the police are working on the theory that the killings may have been politically motivated. The killed and injured were […]

April polls: INEC adopts modified open secret ballot

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Twenty-five days to the first in the series of the general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has settled for the Modified Open Ballot System (MOBS) for the conduct of the April polls. This is one of the high points of decisions taken during a meeting of the hierarchy of the commission with the […]

I became a millionaire at 21 — Kolade, President/CEO, Fisolak Global Resources

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines Saturday, March 12th, 2011

She knew early in life what she wanted and vigorously pursued it. The charming President and CEO of Fisolak Global Resources reveals to NKARENYI UKONU the secrets to her ever growing business tentacles The first thing that strikes one on meeting her is her sheer humility and respect for both young and old, the […]

Daniel booed at Jonathan’s rally, as Obasanjo chides supporters

Posted by admin Elections 2011, Ogun, State News Saturday, March 12th, 2011

The Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was on Saturday, booed at the presidential rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Daniel, who accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan to the MKO Abiola Stadium, venue of the rally, was heckled on the few occasions his name was mentioned by some speakers. […]

Tsunami: 10,000 feared dead in Japan

Posted by admin Headlines, Top Stories Saturday, March 12th, 2011

As Japanese officials continued to grapple with the threat of a major nuclear meltdown, the rescue effort intensified in the northeast of the country following the magnitude 8.9 earthquake that hit last Friday. Speaking at a meeting of the emergency disaster headquarters on Saturday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that at least 1,000 people […]