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Nigerian dies in South African police custody

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

The South African Independent Police Investigative Directorate on Saturday opened investigation into the death of a Nigerian allegedly in the custody of its police. According to eyewitnesses, the Nigerian national was allegedly suffocated to death by the police in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. This led to a massive protest by some members of the […]

Gunmen Abduct Deeper Life Pastor, Demand N50 Million Ransom

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Gunmen have abducted a key Deeper Life Bible Church pastor in Okene, Kogi State and demanded for N50 million ransom for his release. Pastor David Onubedo, the Kebbi State Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM was abducted by the gunmen on Monday evening after the Bible Study of […]

Why Jonathan trusted Dasuki with campaign funds — Aziegbemi

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, university don turned politician served two terms in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and won a reputation of steadfast loyalty to the party and its leaders in his native Edo State. In this interview, he spoke on diverse issues including the alleged […]

Igbos in Canada endorse Kalu for Abia North rerun

Posted by admin Abia, Headlines, State News Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Sun • Ex-gov inspires youths on job creation By Chris Iwarah A group of Igbo residents in Canada, Njiko Igbo Canada, has backed former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu for Abia North Senatorial District rerun poll. In a personal letter to the business mogul by the President, Mr. Clement Ezegbe Jnr., […]

As Ngige Lament about Jobs Cut – By Odimegwu Onwumere

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Odimegwu Onwumere Monday, January 25th, 2016

By Odimegwu Onwumere / NNP / January 25, 2016 – In the labour front something called jobs cut is fetching primacy. It is becoming a phenomenon across the world – from America to Africa and from the United Kingdom to United Arab Emirate – the story is the same. It is hitting Nigeria dangerously due […]

Buhari tasks NDDC, TROMPCON on peace in N’Delta

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard President Muhammadu Buhari has charged traditional rulers and stakeholders of the Niger Delta to find a lasting solution to the incidents of pipeline vandalism and general insecurity in the region. Speaking at a meeting between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and executive of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing Communities (TROMCON) in […]

UK-based Ghanaian doctor sacked for Recommending T.B Joshua’s Prayer to Patient

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard A Ghanaian psychiatrist, Dr Awakame Julius of National Health Service, NHS in the North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust, United Kingdom, has been reportedly sacked after he advised a patient to get help from TB Joshua’s 24-hour church TV channel, Emmanuel TV because she might be possessed by demonic forces, UK Daily Mail reports. […]

How we helped Metuh launder $2m – Witness

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, January 25th, 2016

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—Star witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nneka Ararume, yesterday, narrated before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja how she helped the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to transfer $2 million into his company’s account. The witness, who testified as […]

Okonjo-Iweala blasts Falana over linkage with $2.1bn arms scandal

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Monday, January 25th, 2016

-Vanguard Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as malicious attempts by Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to link her with the $2.1 billion arms scandal. Falana had written the International Criminal Court, ICC, asking it to investigate those allegedly involved in the arms deal, including the former National Security Adviser, NSA, […]

Maritime Varsity: Ijaw youths begs Buhari against scraping

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Niger Delta Sunday, January 24th, 2016

Ijaw youths under the aegis of Ijaw Youth Council(IYC). have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari over the decision to scrap the Maritime University at Okerenkoko, Delta State. In a letter to Buhari, the youths argued that the university would address the age-long marginalisation of the Niger Delta region; develop manpower in the maritime sector and […]