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Abuja UN Bombing: Paul Waziri’s headless body found

Posted by admin 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 […]

Plateau: Sallah celebration: 10 killed, many injured in Jos

Posted by admin 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 […]

Opinion: Re: Libya – Nigeria’s foreign policy faux pas

Posted by admin 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 […]

Plateau: 20 killed in renewed Jos violence

Posted by admin 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 […]

Lagos: Ocean surge hits Alpha Beach, renders thousand homeless

Posted by admin 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 […]

Gaddafi’s family flee to Algeria

Posted by admin 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, […]

Gaddafi seen in Zimbabwe, Mugabe’s political opponents claim

Posted by admin 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 […]

Falcons in slim Cameroon win

Posted by admin 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. […]

UNICAL shut as students protest colleagues death

Posted by admin Cross River, Education, Headlines, State News Sunday, August 28th, 2011

University of Calabar (UNICAL) was yesterday shut after students violently protested alleged death of three colleagues on campus as a result of insecurity. The authorities closed the institution for two weeks, asking the students to vacate the campus immediately. According to the students, insecurity in the university led to the killing of two of their […]

Picture: Mercy Johnson weds Edo prince

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, August 27th, 2011

For star actress, Mercy Johnson, Friday was a true testimony that love conquers all as she got married to her heartthrob in a colourful traditional ceremony. The traditional marriage which started hours after the scheduled time of 11am moved into full swing as veteran MC and entertainer, Madam Kofo ushered in the royal family […]