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400 Nigerian prisoners in Turkey want Jonathan’s intervention

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, January 30th, 2011

ABOUT 400 Nigerians locked away in various jails in Turkey have expressed hope that President Goodluck Jonathan, who is expected in the country, on Tuesday, would press the Turkish authorities to review their cases, saying that most of them believe that they were being held unjustly. The prisoners said many of them were not given […]

FG bans importation of rice through land borders

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, January 30th, 2011

DETERMINED to block revenue loopholes, the Federal Government has banned importation of rice into Nigeria through the country’s land borders. The decision, which was taken in a bid to stem the increasing smuggling of rice, leading to loss of revenue, is expected to net government several billions. Impeccable sources told the Nigerian Tribune that while […]

Shocker: Eagles’ Obama cup may be a fraud

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, January 30th, 2011

THERE are strong indications that the much talked about The United States’ President Day Celebrations Soccer Invitational Tournament tagged “Obama Cup” may afterall be a fraud. Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is expected to participate in the Invitational Soccer Tournament later in the year.The championship was earlier scheduled to […]

3 Nabbed For Alleged Theft of Manhood

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, January 30th, 2011

The Delta State police have arrested three suspected ritual killers for allegedly stealing people’s manhood. The three suspects were said to have been operating in Nsukwa and Ogwashi-uku environs in the last few months. Spokesman for the police in the state ASP Charles Muka confirmed that the suspects made useful statements to the police during […]

I used my NYSC savings to start Ikebe Super

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Wale Adenuga is a household name in Nigeria. Ask any television viewer from the age of seven and above, they will tell you he is the creator of Papa Ajasco, the popular comedy TV show featured by television stations in the country and produced by Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP), among other equally interesting comedies. In […]

Juju Fails Bank Robber

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, January 29th, 2011

A middle-aged man, Danlami Ahmed, has been arrested by the police for attempting to rob a new generation bank in Minna, Niger State, with the aid of Juju. Ahmed was arrested on Thursday after using Juju to beat the bank’s mechanical and human security networks to gain entry into the banking hall. Saturday Tribune gathered […]

Martins returns to English Premier League

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins has joined Premier League side Birmingham City on a six month loan deal from Russian club Rubin Kazan. The striker, who last played in England for Newcastle, will stay with Birmingham until the end of the season. Martins became a father for the first time in December, and his desire […]

NFF dismisses Guatemala scepticism

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 29th, 2011

The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday strongly condemned a report in a section of the media on Wednesday suggesting that there is uncertainty over the planned Nigeria-Guatemala friendly international billed for the United States of America on February 9, 2011. Acting General Secretary Musa Amadu stated that the game has been confirmed and will hold […]

Letter to INEC: Extension of Voter Registration Highly Necessary

Posted by admin Columnists, Headlines, Letters, Nwaorgu Faustinus Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Written By Nwaorgu Faustinus When the idea of using two weeks to execute the on going voter registration was communicated to the public by the federal government of Nigeria through INEC, I was one of those who contemplated on the ability and possibility of INEC’S ad hoc staff to deliver on the deadline given by […]

FIFA ban may help Nigeria’s football- Erico

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 29th, 2011

f the crisis rocking the foundation of Nigeria’s football eventually leads to a ban from the world’s football governing body, FIFA, Nigerians have been told not to lose sleep over it because it would be a blessing in disguise. Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Joe Erico told Sunday Vanguard sports that the period of such ban […]