Headlines

Blast outside nightclub after security chiefs’ sack

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, State News Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

ABUJA (AFP) – A blast went off outside a nightclub in the capital city Abuja hours after the national security adviser and defence minister were sacked amid fears over spiralling violence in the country’s north. No casualties were reported in the explosion late Friday. Windows in the nightclub, a bank and a barber shop were […]

Benue Police arrest 45 suspected cultists

Posted by admin Benue, Headlines, State News Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

By PETER DURU, Makurdi In what seemed a renewed crackdown on perpetrators of violent crimes in parts of the state, no fewer than 45 suspected cultists and armed men have been arrested by men of the Benue State Police Command. Also recovered from the gangs in the last few weeks were assorted fire arms, live […]

Police uncover bomb in Kano mosque (Bombs in churches explode while those in Mosque are uncovered)

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, State News Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Tragedy was averted in the Kano metropolis on Friday when the police uncovered a bomb planted in Fagge Juma’at Mosque. Fagge mosque located on Murtala Muhammad Way in WAPA area of Fagge Local Government is rated second among the big Eid (Sallah prayer) mosques in Kano. It is beside Fagge Police Division, one of the […]

We’re doing God’s work –Dying suicide bomber (Enjoy hell)

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Thursday, June 21st, 2012

A suicide bomber who was blown off with an explosive device he was carrying on Tuesday said on his deathbed that the group was doing “God’s work” and would not stop. The suspected suicide bomber however died in the hospital on Wednesday, police in Bauchi said. The police said the suspected suicide bomber died at […]

Soldiers battle insurgents in Yobe, Kaduna

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News, Yobe Thursday, June 21st, 2012

THE current spate of terrorists-induced crises in Kaduna and Yobe states lingered yesterday in both states, pitting security forces against insurgents and those bent on carry out reprisal attacks. Also, Sunday’s multiple bomb attacks in Kaduna and Zaria as well as the reprisals continued to attract condemnation yesterday from concerned individuals and groups. The European […]

Emotions run high as N’Assembly probes Dana crash

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, June 21st, 2012

How I drove my family to flight of death, by bereaved ‘I aborted trip over bad engine in 2010’ Imo donates N50 million to families of 33 victims THE joint panel of the National Assembly probing the Dana Air aircraft mishap, which occurred on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Lagos, brought back the sad memories […]

Protests as Nigerian dies in Chinese police custody

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Italian embassy still silent on Zanin’s death A VIOLENT protest by hundreds of people has trailed the death of a Nigerian in police custody in China’s southern city of Guangzhou, state media and police said. According to agency reports, the police said in an online statement on Tuesday that the man was detained after he fought […]

I’m not in possession of $620,000 bribe money – Rep (Serial liars)

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

BY Okey Ndiribe & Emman Ovuakporie ABUJA—CHAIRMAN of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes, Mr. Jagaba Adams Jagaba, has denied knowledge of the $620,000 alleged bribe money said to be in his custody. Former Chairman of the House’s subsidy committee Mr. Farouk Lawan, had said he kept the money with […]

Police arrest 7 fake pastors over sham deliverance

Posted by admin Headlines, Kogi, State News Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

By BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO …parade security guard, 8 other suspected robbers LOKOJA—Kogi State Police Command has paraded seven persons for allegedly posing as bishop, pastors and prophets during a revival programme in Lokoja, capital of Kogi State. Those paraded include Bishop Bamidele Abraham of Eagle Kingdom Church, Lokoja and Pastors Chucks Ingalis Kelvin, Chinedu Okosisi, Samson […]

Nigeria slips on human trafficking list

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Up to 27 million people are living in slavery around the world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton estimated Tuesday as the US unveiled its annual report into human trafficking. But the report showed that as governments become more aware of the issue, instigating tough new laws and programs to help victims, […]