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Redeemed Church pastor becomes Olu of Ilaro

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Prince Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) will,today , be crowned the new Olu of Ilaro,headquarters of the Yewa speaking people of Ogun State. The occasion will also feature the presentation of the staff of office and certificate of coronation by Governor Ibikunle Amosun. Olugbenle succeeds Oba Adekanbi Tella who joined […]

Yar’Adua’s son-in-law, Gov. Yuguda donates N10m to Benue church

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, State News Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Governor Isah Yuguda of Bauchi State yesterday donated the sum of N10 million to the families of the victims of the collapsed church in Benue State in which 22 worshippers were killed. St. Robert’s Catholic Church,Adamgbe in Vandeikya Local Government Area of the states collapsed last Saturday. Governor Yuguda made the donation during a condolence visit to […]

MEND threatens South Africa’s investments in Nigeria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Niger Delta Saturday, April 14th, 2012

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria’s militant group MEND threatened Saturday to attack South Africa’s investments, including telecoms firm MTN, in the Niger Delta, because of the terror trial of its leader in Johannesburg. “Our decision to attack South African investments in the Niger Delta is directly related to the conduct of President (Jacob) Zuma regarding the […]

Obama Secret Service agents sent home for ‘misconduct’

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, April 14th, 2012

CARTAGENA (AFP) – The Secret Service was embroiled in a new row Saturday after it was revealed that about 12 agents protecting US President Barack Obama in Colombia were sent home amid rumors of a sex scandal. Just hours after Obama arrived late Friday in Cartagena, under lockdown for the Summit of the Americas meeting […]

Picture:Malawians gather to welcome president’s remains

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Thousands of Malawians waited as a South African military aircraft touched down at Kamuzu International Airport (AFP, Jacoline Prinsloo) LILONGWE, Malawi — A sombre mood fell over Malawi as truckloads of people welcomed the remains of late president Bingu wa Mutharika, flown back from South Africa Saturday following a fatal heart attack. Thousands of Malawians […]

Colombia’s Ocampo dumps World Bank presidency ambition, throws weight behind Okonjo-Iweala

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, Women Politics Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Former Colombian finance minister Jose Antonio Ocampo on Friday withdrew his candidacy for World Bank president, leaving two candidates in a race that he said had turned highly political. With the World Bank board meeting on Monday to pick a new president, Ocampo said he hoped emerging market nations would rally behind one candidate, Nigerian […]

Opinion: Sleeplessness over a church gift

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency Saturday, April 14th, 2012

April 14, 2012 by OLALEKAN ADETAYO OLALEKAN ADETAYO writes that despite the laboured attempts to downplay President Goodluck Jonathan’s in the church donation saga, the President may still be having sleepless nights God loves a cheerful giver. Givers never lack. Givers’ hands are always on top. These are a few among the numerous expressions commonly […]

Picture: Suspect ingests 106 capsules of hard drug

Posted by admin Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency) Saturday, April 14th, 2012

April 14, 2012 by Comfort Oseghale About 106 capsules of methamphetamine were discovered to have been ingested by Anthony Jideuno when he tried to board a flight to Malaysia on Egypt Air at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, last week. Sources said a narcotic scanning machine at the departure hall of the […]

Picture: We escape justice after getting bail with bribes –Suspected robbers

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, April 14th, 2012

A suspected member of a notorious gang of robbers believed to be responsible for many armed robbery attacks in Lagos has opened up on the strategies being adopted by criminals to evade punishment in the state. Tunde Oyebande, 46, who was a furniture maker and dealer in aluminum products, was arrested by a team of […]

CAN writes Jonathan, Ahmed over property demolition

Posted by admin Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines, Kwara, State News Saturday, April 14th, 2012

The Christian Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, has petitioned Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed against the demolition of a church property. The property belongs to the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, Sango, Ilorin, Kwara State. Also, the Youth Wing of CAN in the state has appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed and well-meaning residents of […]