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JAMB to begin e-Exams in 2012

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, February 21st, 2011

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced its intention to begin electronic examinations next year. The Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer of JAMB, Prof.’ Dibu Ojerinde, who said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, stated that JAMB had successfully tested a biometric capture system to be used for the 2011 Unified Tertiary […]

Uche Okafor buried with pomp and honour

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 20th, 2011

The choice detail of the Nigerian sports community descended on Imo State on Thursday to pay their final respects and be part of the final passage rites of former international player, Uchenna Okafor. Represented at the occasion was the Executive Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, the National Sports Commission, a high-powered delegation from […]

Liverpool renews interest in Taye Taiwo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 20th, 2011

LIVERPOOL is plotting a second major transfer swoop on Marseille — for Nigerian left- back Taye Taiwo. Kop talent – spotter Damien Comolli watched the highly – rated defender in action against Sierra- Leone in a recent friendly match in Lagos as he looks for a solution to Kenny Dalglish’s problem position. Dalglish shattered Liverpool’s […]

Manhunt begins for abducted monarch

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 20th, 2011

THE Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abducted monarch of Ijuosun in Irele Local Government Area of the state, the Olughogho of Ijuosun, Oba Samuel Oyegbemi , who was allegedly picked up by irate youths. The state government said it had intervened in the crisis and pledged to ensure the release […]

Chinese firms swindle Nigerian importers

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The managing director of a Lagos-based company, which deals in chemicals, Mr Jude Ekolie (not real name), thought he had a good bargain when he decided to patronise a Chinese company when he was planning to buy merchandise for his firm. Although his fingers had once been burnt in a similar deal in the past, […]

(PICTURE) Dismissed ASP, three others arrested for bank fraud

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The suspects with Okpara (right) The activities of a four-man syndicate that specialises in defrauding banks of huge sums of money have come to an end in Port Harcourt as the gang members, including a dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police, Augustine Okpara, are now behind bars following their pursuit of wealth by any means. […]

(PICTURE) Suspected Trafficker Excretes 72 Drug Wraps, Dies Later

Posted by admin Headlines, NDLEA (Anti-Drug Agency), Raw Politics Saturday, February 19th, 2011

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed regret over the death of a 50-year old suspected drug trafficker, Gozie Vincent Offiah who was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos recently in connection with exportation of narcotics. Offiah was said to have tested positive to drug ingestion at the central screening […]

Anger as truck kills street sweeper

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Lagosians decry use of force by LASTMA officials following crushing to death of street sweeper AS the family and colleagues of the late Mrs. Martha Kpemeku try to come to terms with her sudden death, there is still so much disagreement over exactly how she lost her life. A street-sweeper with the Lagos State Waste […]

Nigeria lost 1.9 million manufacturing jobs in seven years – MAN

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Nigeria lost about 1.9 million jobs in the manufacturing industry between 2002 and 2009 due to the harsh operating environment in the country, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has said. The Director-General of the association, Mr. Jide Mike, said on Wednesday that the industry lost more than 1.8 million jobs between 2002 and 2008. […]

Anxiety grips NFF over riots in Benghazi

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

FOLLOWING the reported civilian unrest in the Libyan city of Benghazi, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has alerted the Nigerian embassy in the North African country to help it monitor the situation and also look out for the national Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles. The Flying Eagles are currently on a two-match playing tour of […]