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Kanu: We are more Nigerians than others

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines Saturday, February 27th, 2016

*Appeals to Buhari to release Kanu, seeks dialogue over Biafra By Levinus Nwabughiogu Contrary to the widely held impression that Ndigbo of the south east geopolitical zone were craving for secession from Nigeria, the people have said they would remain in a united Nigeria. They posited that their fore-fathers fought for independence of Nigerian, stressing […]

Yellow fever deaths rise to 125

Posted by admin Headlines, Health Saturday, February 27th, 2016

An ongoing yellow fever epidemic in Angola has killed 125 people out of 664 suspected cases since December 30, government statistics show, despite attempts to quell the outbreak. The centre of the health crisis remains the capital Luanda, where 92 people have died, the health ministry said on Friday. There is no specific treatment for […]

Mugabe’s lavish 92nd birthday angers critics

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Uncategorized Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Mugabe’s lavish 92nd birthday party angers critics Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest leader, hosts lavish celebrations to mark his 92nd birthday on Saturday at a time of severe drought and increasing friction over his succession. Tens of thousands of party loyalists, officials and members of the public are expected to attend a day […]

Buhari concludes less Hajj, heads for Qatar

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Saturday, February 27th, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday concluded the lesser Hajj to end his visit to Saudi Arabia. President Buhari The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President and his entourage performed the final Dawaf, which is the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’aba seven times, and offered supplications Allah to round off the pilgrimage. Buhari […]

Interim Eagles’ coach, Siasia, to recall Enyeama, Emenike

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Super Eagles’ Interim Head Coach Samson Siasia on Friday assured that the consortium of coaches put together for the team would secure a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticket. Siasia gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen in Abuja shortly after the Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), announced […]

Finally, Anita divorces Pastor Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church

Posted by admin Headlines, Top Stories Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Lawyers to Anita, the former wife of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Christ Embassy, have said that she had finalised her divorce to the preacher, adding that she was no longer a part of, or involved in, the church, also known as Believers LoveWorld Inc. Anita Ebhodaghe, formerly Anita Oyakhilome, a pioneer member of […]

Rev. King must die by hanging, Supreme Court orders

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Dayo Oketola and Ade Adesomoju The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the death sentence passed on the General-Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo (aka Rev. King), by a Lagos High Court in Ikeja on January 11, 2007, for murder and attempted murder of some of his church members in 2006. A five-man […]

Oliseh Resigns as Super Eagles Coach, Alleges Contract Violations, Sabotage

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized Friday, February 26th, 2016

Sunday Oliseh has quit as Nigeria coach after claiming everything is being done by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sabotage him ahead of next month’s crucial AFCON qualifiers against Egypt. Nigeria host seven-time African champions and group leaders Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna before a reverse fixture days later in Egypt.A top official disclosed: […]

USA reduces aid to 1.9m Nigerians living with HIV over gay support

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

ON FEBRUARY 25, 2016 By Emman Ovuakporie & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—ABOUT 1,884,618 Nigerians living with Human Immuno Virus, HIV, risk death if the Federal Government refuses to provide N58 billion for Anti Retroviral Therapy, ART, for their treatment. About 95 percent of the infected patients largely depend on the ART from the United States, US, […]

Naira now 300/dollar as forex supply slows

Posted by admin Economy, Latest Politics, Naira (Currency) Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

-punch Oyetunji Abioye The naira rose further on Wednesday against the United States dollar at the parallel market to 300 from 310 on Tuesday. The local currency, which closed at 391 against the greenback last Thursday, had risen to 375 and 310 on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. While linking the recent gain recorded by […]