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Enyeama apologises for behaviour

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, September 9th, 2011

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has apologised to his nation after last week’s spat with coach Samson Siasia. Along with John Mikel Obi and Victor Anichebe, Enyeama had rowed about the team’s mode of travel to Madagascar. A furious Siasia then dropped Enyeama for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, stressing that his act of […]

Police may charge teenage mother with baby’s murder

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, September 9th, 2011

Policemen at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Musiliu Smith Street, Yaba, are investigating a teenage mother, Blessing Ukie, for allegedly killing her newborn baby. PUNCH METRO gathered that Blessing, a native of Mbaise in Imo State and an orphan, came to Lagos shortly after her father’s burial to work as a housemaid. She […]

Lagos breaks world record in book reading

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Lagos State Government on Thursday wrote its name in the World Guinness Book of Records after the state’s Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and some other adults read a book with 4,500 students of Lagos schools. Upon confirmation from Guinness Book of World Record, the state will hold the record as the world largest […]

Brazil beat Nigeria 10-8

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The Super Beach Eagles were denied a semi-final berth after losing 10-8 to four-time world champions Brazil at the Beach Soccer World Cup in Ravenna, Italy on Thursday. The South Americans started the brighter of the two sides and amassed a 3-1 lead at the close of the first period. Andre opened the scoring […]

Picture: My man can be ugly but not poor -Maheeda, Nigerian singer

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, On The Lighter Side Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Wave-making singer Caroline Sam, aka Maheeda is not ready to slow down. Orphaned at 14, pregnant at 16, later became a house help to fend for herself and her baby, Maheeda rose above her challenges and mistakes to become one of Nigeria’s sought after musician. In a recent chat with Daily Sun, the single mother […]

Tough procedures await immigrants at entry points

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Tough entry requirements have been put in place for foreigners at Nigeria’s border posts. This, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) said, will check terrorism traced to the aliens. The NIS Comptroller-General, Chinyere Uzoma, said yesterday that henceforth, Immigration officers must be sure of the identities and missions of aliens before allowing them into the country. […]

ICC asks Interpol to issue red notice warrant for Gaddafi – He vows to stay in Libya

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The International Criminal Court prosecutor said yesterday he is asking Interpol to issue red notice arrest warrants for Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam, and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi. The ICC issued arrest warrants in June for all three for crimes against humanity. ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said he wants Interpol to issue a […]

Opinion: Why do Muslims torment, murder innocent people?

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 8th, 2011

It is assumed the question relates to the September 11 attacks in the United States. Below is a standard response by Mufti Ebrahim Desai of the Darul Ifta – Madrasah In’aamiyyah, Camperdown JIHAD AND THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN NEW YORK According to the Shari’ah, in normal conditions, when there is no declaration of Jihad, Muslims […]

Picture: Love for my twin babies lured me into drug trafficking – IMT graduate

Posted by admin Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency) Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Oledibe Chiagozie, 37, who was nabbed at the Murtala uhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, , for alleged possession of cocaine estimated at N41million, said it was the love for his twin babies that pushed him into drug trafficking. He was arrested while returning from Brazil. The cocaine, which weighed 5.850 kilogrammes, was concealed in his […]

Two explosions hit Maiduguri, bomb scare in Lagos

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Aliyu denies bomb-making factory in Niger IT was still reign of violence as two bombs simultaneously exploded on Tuesday night on Baga road at 8.20 p.m. and Kaleri ward at 9.25 p.m. in Maiduguri, Borno State with no casualty recorded. And in Lagos, it was panic and apprehension yesterday as an object suspected to be […]