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Nigerian teacher arraigned for raping schoolgirl in UK

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, May 24th, 2012

A Nigerian science teacher who groomed a 14-year-old pupil before repeatedly raping her has been told he faces “a very long time” in prison, Guardian.co.uk reported on Wednesday. Keith Ogunsola, lured his victim to hotels around the country pretending he was going to give her extra science tuition. Croydon Crown Court heard the 47-year-old started […]

CJN raises alarm over forceful eviction of refugees

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher, on Monday, raised the alarm over the security threat, which the forceful eviction of refugees by the Federal Government could constitute to Nigeria. The CJN, however, advised the government to stop returning refugees to their countries of origin, against their will. He noted that the forceful […]

Jang relocates to Govt House over insecurity

Posted by admin Headlines, Plateau, State News Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

PLATEAU State Governor Jonah Jang has relocated from the Governor’s Lodge at Jishe to the Government House, Rayfield, Jos. Sources close to the governor said Jang was advised by the security agencies in the state to vacate the beautiful mansion for his own safety, for now. In the past two weeks, the large beautiful complex […]

Drogba gets World Player of the Week award

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

UEFA Champions League hero, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, has been named Goal.com’s 157th World Player of the Week. It seemed that it was written in the stars. Drogba is one of the most decorated players in Chelsea’s history, scoring arguably the club’s most important goal ever. The English side won the Champions League for the first […]

ECOWAS moves to arrest slide in Mali, G’Bissau

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

ICC may probe war crimes, genocide THE Mediation and Security Council (MSC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has mapped out new measures to address the current political developments in Mali in order to ensure the implementation of the programme for the restoration of constitutional rule in the country, which is being […]

Constable to earn N50,000, says IG

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

AIGs, CPs to account for rights abuses ACTING Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has unveiled a special package for men and officers of the Nigeria Police. Except there is a change in the plan, the minimum wage for policemen shall be N50,000 by the end of this month. This is among the packages […]

Ijesa monarch must answer rape charge, court rules

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Monday, May 21st, 2012

By GBENGA OLARINOYE OSOGBO – The embattled Alowa of Ilowa in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adebukola Alli, standing trial before an Osogbo High Court for alleged rape of an ex- corps member, yesterday, got off the hook on three of the four charges against him. Justice Oyejide Falola dismissed three charges […]

Champions League win my greatest moment — Mikel

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 21st, 2012

Mikel Obi has said Saturday’s Champions League win was the greatest moment of his life as he became the third Nigerian to record the feat. Mikel’s Chelsea beat favourites Bayern Munich in front of their home fans on penalties to win their first-ever Champions League trophy. The Nigerian star was in the thick […]

NDLEA arrests two female drug traffickers

Posted by admin Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency) Monday, May 21st, 2012

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday arrested two female passengers for drug trafficking. The arrests were made at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. The suspects are Onuoha Faith, a 24- year old hair stylist and Animashaun Sulikiatu Bisola Sunbo, a 25- year old London-based fashion designer. Onuoha was caught […]

Drug bust on Iberia flight prevent Eagles from flying out to Peru

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 21st, 2012

It was like a soap opera on Saturday night when the Super Eagles’ much publicised trip to Lima, Peru, for an interrnational friendly was halted by the arrest of a drug suspect by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), aboard an Iberia Airline in Lagos. The Eagles led by Head Coach Stephen Keshi flew […]