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Lagos school kidnap: Abductors reduce ransom to N30m

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, October 8th, 2016

Lagos school kidnap: Abductors reduce ransom to N30m — 9th October 2016 By Christopher Oji Kidnappers who stormed Igbonla Model College, Epe and abducted the vice principal, a teacher, and four students of the school have reduced their ransom from N100million to N30 million. The kidnappers had earlier on Saturday demanded a N100 million ransom, […]

Benin stands still as coronation of new Oba begins

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Saturday, October 8th, 2016

From Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Benin City, the Edo State capital, literarily stood still yesterday, as the Benin Crown Prince, His Royal Highness (Amb.) Eheneden Erediauwa, the Edaiken N’ Uselu, left Uselu, his temporary abode for the past three months, for Udin Amamieson Amiuwa, as part of the activities signaling his coronation ceremony […]

Picture: I play football but I’m sexy — Adule

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, October 8th, 2016

ADULE FK BIIK Kazygurt Nigerian forward Charity Adule talks football, lifestyle, fashion, guys and more in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA How would you describe your season so far in Kazakhstan? I can say that I’ve had a fantastic season and year. It has not been easy but I thank God for what He has done […]

DSS arrests two Supreme Court Justices – CJN’s aide

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Saturday, October 8th, 2016

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and John Okoro – were arrested at their official residences in Abuja by men of the Department of State Service early hours of Saturday. The two men were said to be currently in the DSS custody in Abuja. Media aide to the […]

US-based Nigerian CTO, Kekuut Hoomkwap, creates new app that helps women manage their health

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Saturday, October 8th, 2016

US-Based Nigerian CTO Kekuut Hoomkwap creates new app that helps women manage their health. Kekuut Hoomkwap is the Chief Technology Officer at FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management), a US-based non-profit organization that caters to women’s health. Her mission is to create technology products to empower and help women manage their health. The first […]

Gateman gets 15 years jail term for rape (How many years shall we give those who raped the treasury?)

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, October 6th, 2016

By Monsuru Olowoopejo A young man, Promise Iwuoala, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by an Apapa Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for raping a girl (names withheld) in Tedi community, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The convict, a gateman at 15, Samous Street, Tedi, Ojo-Alaba, was arrested by policemen attached to Festac Police Station […]

Hundred days of Hon. Adamu Candido’s stewardship in AMAC, what can we hold on to?

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Emeka Oraetoka, Headlines, State News Thursday, October 6th, 2016

HUNDRED DAYS OF HON. ADAMU CANDIDO’S STEWARDSHIP IN AMAC, WHAT CAN WE HOLD ON TO? Immediately Honorable Adamu Candido assumed office as the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council [AMAC], he initiated a policy of paying the staff of the council their salary arrears, inherited from the past administration through “salary forfeiture” by the […]

National Assembly summon: Buhari gives conditions for appearance

Posted by admin Headlines, House, Legislature, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Senate, Top Stories Thursday, October 6th, 2016

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Presidency Thursday night gave conditions for the appearance of President Muhammadu Buhari before the National Assembly. Recall that the National Assembly on Thursday summoned Buhari on issues bothering on the dwindling economy. When contacted over the summons, the presidency speaking through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media […]

Ijaw youths threaten complete shutdown of oil installations if persecution of Jonathan persists

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Niger Delta, Presidency, State News Thursday, October 6th, 2016

Iaw youths from across the various clans in the Niger Delta have today staged a massive protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State over what they described as the persecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife Patience and close associates of theirs. The youths numbering several thousands carried several placards with inscriptions that condemned sponsored media […]

Ghana begins fuel exports to Niger, others

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Oil Politics Thursday, October 6th, 2016

By Ediri Ejoh with Agency Report Ghana has started exporting fuel and gas oil to the landlocked countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali from the Bolgatanga Petroleum Depot. The state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) Limited, is also supplying petroleum products from the same depot to Benin Republic and Nigeria. Ghana’s Minister […]