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2 killed over girlfriend in Lagos

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Tears flowed freely in a Lagos suburb, at the weekend after two persons were killed in a street fight over a girlfriend. The problem allegedly began as a minor quarrel at a social party held in Apapa, which later degenerated into street fight back home in Ajegunle. Pandemonium broke out when the youths living at […]

Falling tree kills CJN’s wife, injures Chief-Justice

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Sunday, May 8th, 2011

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, had a close shave with death last Saturday night when a tree fell on his house as he and his wife were about retiring into their bedroom for the night. But his wife, Victoria Mimi Katsina-Alu, was not as lucky as the tree fell on her, killing […]

Wins for Eagles, Flying Eagles

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, May 8th, 2011

The Super Eagles toiled to a 1-0 win over the Lone Star of Liberia in the only match of the day as the 2011 West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup competition got underway in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Wednesday. Ekigho Ehiosun, who also stars for the country’s Olympic team, scored the only goal with a poacher’s […]

I didn’t know I was pregnant for seven months -Genevieve Nnaji

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, May 7th, 2011

She did not have the so-called ‘normal’ childhood. Her teenage life was truncated. She became pregnant at 17. Much was not expected from the little girl who did not follow the ‘golden rule’ of right upbringing (from secondary school, university and to career), however, against all odds, Genevieve Nnaji has broken, recreated and became the […]

North must unite or perish – Sani

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, May 7th, 2011

The National Publicity Secretary of the northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony Z. N. Sani, has explained the circumstances that forced the forum to congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan despite its earlier stance on Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) zoning controversy. He said that the North, as region, needs reconciliation, following breakdown of law […]

Dangote announces $2m fellowship for young Africans

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Cape Town – President of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote, yesterday, announced a two million dollar fellowship programme to develop young global leaders from Africa. Dangote made the announcement in Cape Town, South Africa, at a joint news conference he addressed with World Economic Forum (WEF) President Prof. Klaus Schwab. He said the objective of […]

Lekki International Airport To Gulp N102.4bn

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, May 6th, 2011

Fresh facts have emerged that Lekki international Airport an alternative airport to Murtala Mohammed Airport being built by the Lagos State government in the state is to gulp a whooping $650 Million (N102.4 billion) . The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry ,Prince Adeniyi Oyemade, who revealed this on Friday while briefing Journalists said […]

Blood on Buhari’s Hands: Tears flow as Obi receives slain NYSC member

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, NYSC (National Youth Service Corp), State News Friday, May 6th, 2011

SOBBING pervaded Government House, Awka on Thursday evening at a special service for Mrs. Agnes Ezennadozie, a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, from Anambra State who was murdered during the post -presidential election riot in Bauchi. The service drew a large crowd of sympathisers, many of whom were members of NYSC serving […]

Children of Nigerian politicians are taking over from their fathers

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, May 6th, 2011

In the image of the father: * Children of Nigerian politicians are taking over from their fathers A fruit does not drop far from its tree. In Nigeria, children are being made in the image and likeness of their parents, following their footsteps in their professions. It is common to see children of lawyers becoming […]

Al Qaeda Confirms Osama Bin Laden’s Death

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, May 6th, 2011

Al Qaeda have confirmed Osama Bin Laden’s death in a statement posted on jihadist internet forums. According to the U.S. monitoring group SITE Intelligence, coming five days after the Pakistan raid, the terror group in a statement warned their leader’s “blood will not be wasted” and attacks on American and its allies will continue. Osama […]