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Man flees as lover dies in Lagos hotel •Female hotel worker found dead

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, July 17th, 2016

Taola Hotel Samson Folarin and Afeez Hanafi The police in Lagos State have launched a manhunt for a man suspected to have murdered his lover at a hotel on Prince Adeyemi Street, Ikotun, Lagos. It was learnt that the suspect, whose name had yet to be ascertained, had lodged in a room in the hotel […]

World football legend, Pele visits Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 17th, 2016

Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be the country in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment. The facilitators of the visit, Winihin Jemide Series (WJS) and Youth Experience Days Africa (YEDA), made the disclosure at a news conference on July 15 in Lagos. The football […]

There is a grand plan to wipe out Christians — CAN General Secretary

Posted by admin Headlines, Religion Sunday, July 17th, 2016

General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake The General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake, speaks with BAYO AKINLOYE about President Muhammadu Buhari’s silence on incessant killings of non-Muslims Many Nigerians have condemned the killing of a Redeemed Christian Church of God preacher, Eunice Elisha. How do you […]

Opinion: Between Buhari and Buratai

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Sunday, July 17th, 2016

Sonala Olumhense Every soldier knows it: the most dangerous opponent is the one within. This is one of the reasons why loyalty is such a cherished characteristic in a fighting force. A weak link within can destroy far more easily than a strong opponent on the other side of the battle field. One year ago, […]

Turkey detains 6,000 suspects after failed coup

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, July 17th, 2016

File / AFP PHOTO / BULENT KILIC Turkish authorities on Sunday pressed on with a ruthless crackdown against suspects in the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with 6,000 people including generals detained in action that has sparked international concern. World leaders including US President Barack Obama have strongly condemned the attempted putsch but also […]

Arms scandal: Buhari orders probe of Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Sunday, July 17th, 2016

Everest Amaefule, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of two former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika and Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah. The two generals are among 54 persons to be investigated for their roles in the arms scandals that saw billions of dollars meant for the procurement of arms for […]

Turkey: Soldiers stage coup

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, July 15th, 2016

There has been a military coup in Turkey. The country’s Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim, announced that some senior soldiers engaged in a “coup attempt.” Aljazeera quotes Mr. Yildirim as saying on Friday evening that the “perpetrators” will be contained. He said some generals in the country’s military were involved in the attempted takeover. It is […]

DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife while attempting to move documents relating to arms purchase

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Uncategorized Thursday, July 14th, 2016

-Sun The Department of State Services has arrested Alhaja Moroophat Onikoro, the wife of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who has been in the United States since June, 2015. It was learnt that the suspect was arrested in front of her husband’s house located on Layi Ajayi-Bembe Street, Parkview Estate, […]

Senate President Saraki Begs Attorney General To Drop Forgery Charges Against Him, Ekweremadu (why beg if you are innocent? Clear your name)

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate Thursday, July 14th, 2016

-Saharareporters SaharaReporters has learned that a pensive Senate President, Bukola Saraki, today held a private meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and pleaded with the AGF to drop forgery charges against him and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. The private meeting took place today at the premises of the Senate when […]

FIFA to splash N1.4bn on NFF (It will be embezzled by the corrupt NFF officials)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, July 14th, 2016

-Sun THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to receive a massive financial boost from world soccer ruling body FIFA. The world soccer governing body said yesterday that she would from next year be increasing her financial support to member federations. According to a release by FIFA, the cash support would represent a 312 […]