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Dana crash: Coroner’s inquest begins

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, June 18th, 2012

The Coroner of Alimosho District in Lagos State, Mr. Oyetade Alexander Komolafe, yesterday began an inquest into the circumstances leading to the June 3 Dana plane crash at Iju-Ishaga area of the state. All the 153 passengers on board, including the crew as well as unspecified number of people on ground perished in the crash, which […]

$3m Scandal: Reps dump Lawan as chairman of House Committees

Posted by admin Headlines, House, Legislature Saturday, June 16th, 2012

By EMEKA MAMAH, OKEY NDIRIBE, LUKA BINNIYAT & EMMAN OVUAKPORIE The House of Representatives yesterday removed the embattled Chairman of its Adhoc Committee on Petroleum Subsidy Regime, Hon. Farouk Lawan and replaced him with John Eno, former Chairman of the Committee on appropriation even as it passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Aminu […]

Nations Cup Qualifier: Eagles dismiss Rwanda in Calabar

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, June 16th, 2012

Calabar – Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi says the team is happy winning a crucial Africa Cup of Nations match against Rwanda. Keshi expressed the team’s happiness while addressing newsmen at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Saturday after the team beat Rwanda by 2-0 in the qualifying match. ‘’The most important thing is that […]

110,000 cases before courts —NJI

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Friday, June 15th, 2012

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) has expressed dismay over the high number of cases before the nation’s courts, stating that there are no fewer than 110,000 of such cases currently before the Supreme Court and other lower courts across the country. Speaking at the opening of a multi-door court house in Katsina State, on […]

Car thieves invade Ibadan Poly •Steal 6 vehicles in one day •Police stall robbery attack in Osogbo

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, Oyo, State News Friday, June 15th, 2012

THERE was confusion at the North campus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday, as no fewer than six cars were stolen before dawn. The vehicles, according to a source, were three Honda cars, Honda CRV, Nissan Primera and Peugeot. The robbers, numbering about 12, were suspected to have arrived on the campus on […]

Corruption is a national crisis -Gov Lamido (What a revelation)

Posted by admin Headlines, Jigawa, State News Friday, June 15th, 2012

GOVERNOR Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has urged Nigerians to look beyond the allegations of bribery and corruption currently rocking the House of Representatives, saying that corruption is a national crisis that must be tackled holistically. Fielding questions from newsmen after paying a courtesy call on the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]

2 cols,12 others for court-martial for rape, murder, kidnapping

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Friday, June 15th, 2012

By OLA AJAYI IBADAN – THE 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, has set up a seven-man court martial to look into allegations preferred against 14 soldiers. The soldiers were alleged to have been involved in offences ranging from rape, murder, manslaughter, stealing, burglary, kidnapping and stealing. Among the soldiers was one who […]

Artillery fire, sporadic gunshots in Kano

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Headlines, Kano, State News Friday, June 15th, 2012

By AbdulSalam Muhammad, Kano KANO – Heavy artillery fire and sporadic gunshots around Naibawa and Darmunawa areas of Kano over the last couple of hours have forced residents to remain indoors. Witnesses say the first shot was heard around 3.25am Friday, and had since then gained intensity in the affected areas. Vanguard gathered that parents who were initially unaware […]

India invites Eagles for Nehru Cup

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, June 14th, 2012

June 15, 2012 by Kazeem Busari The All India Football Federation has invited the Super Eagles to feature in a six-nation Nehru Cup competition scheduled to hold in New Delhi between August 16 and 26. The 15th edition of the tournament is organised as part of All India Football Federation’s platinum jubilee celebrations and is […]

Two found dead in Ilorin bush, one beheaded

Posted by admin Headlines, Kwara, State News Thursday, June 14th, 2012

Lifeless bodies of two men were discovered on Thursday at Sango area of Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Fabode Olufemi, two rivalry cult groups, allegedly from Kwara State Polytechnic, clashed on Wednesday night. Olufemi said when the police were informed about the clash, they intervened. He stated that […]