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Headlines, Plateau, State News
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
AS the security agencies are battling to restore normalcy to the city of Jos following the orgy of violence that gripped some parts of the state capital on Monday leading to the death of many people, secret killings still pervaded the nooks and crannies of the city while more corpses were being uncovered. In the […]
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Headlines
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
JOHN Mikel Obi on Monday visited Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan to express his gratitude to the government for the safe return of his father. Mikel’s father, Michael Obi, was kidnapped in Jos and held for nearly two weeks before he was rescued by security forces in Kano. President Jonathan is said to have kept a […]
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Headlines, United Nations
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
The puzzle surrounding the whereabouts of Mr. Paul Waziri, the 25-year-old employee of one of the companies that service the bombed United Nations (UN) House, Abuja, last Friday was solved yesterday as the family discovered his dismembered remains at the National Hospital morgue. His cousin, Mr. Stephen Bahagu, who had been leading the search party […]
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Headlines, Plateau, State News
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Sallah celebration by the Izala Muslim group on Monday turned soured as clash between the group and some youths led to the death of no fewer than 10 people while many were injured. The Izala members, who had gathered at the Rukuba Road praying ground for the end of Ramadan fast, were held hostage for hours by […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, August 29th, 2011
That the Nigerian government has formally recognised the National Transitional Council (in Libya) is not only disappointing, it is appalling. This move shows that President Goodluck Jonathan and his foreign policy team are weak and incapable of complex analysis; and perhaps, do not truly understand international politics. Frankly, Nigeria’s position on this matter should […]
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Headlines, Plateau, State News
Monday, August 29th, 2011
No fewer than 20 people were feared killed and more than 20 wounded in renewed violence in Jos Plateau on Monday. The victims were allegedly shot by soldiers who escorted some Muslims to pray at the prayer ground. At least, 50 vehicles were also reportedly burnt in the clashes between some rival Muslim and […]
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Headlines, Lagos, State News
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Frequent visitors to Alpha Beach on the Lagos Island would find it difficult to believe that their favourite fun spot is no more. What is left of this tourist site is a broken coastline that shows the potency of angry water. What used to be a tarred road running parallel to the beach had […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi’s wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighbouring Algeria on Monday, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip on the country, the Associated Press reports. Gaddafi’s whereabouts were still unknown and rebels are worried that if he remains in Libya, it will stoke more violence. In Washington, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has fled Libya to Zimbabwe on a jet provided by Zimbabwe president, Robert Mugabe, it was claimed yesterday, as rebels began the march on his home town. According to a Daily Mail report, President Mugabe’s political opponents claimed their spies saw Gaddafi arrive in the country on a Zimbabwe Air Force jet in the […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Cameroon 2-1 but were left contemplating the prospect of a compromised chance to reach the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Perpetua Nkwocha converted a penalty just past the hour, and Eberechi Oparanozie squeezed in a second with 6 minutes to go as the Falcons labored to grab a late two-goal lead. […]
