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B’Haram sacks Borno village, kills scores

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Monday, August 22nd, 2016

Fidelis Soriwei and Kayode Idowu Boko Haram insurgents has sacked Shawa, a village in Askira Local Government Area of Borno State, the leader of the youth vigilance group in the area, Istifanus Apagu, told one of our correspondents on the telephone. Apagu said on Monday that the insurgents who came to the village on bicycles, […]

Mikel donates Japanese largesse to Siasia – NFF dying to get the money from the dream team to embezzle

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, August 21st, 2016

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will, according to team’s sources, donate part of his share of the $390,000 awarded to the bronze winning Nigeria U-23 team at thae Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Japanese billionaire redeems pledge to Dream Team VI Katsuya Takasu, a Japanese surgeon made good his promise to reward the team for […]

After govs’ visit, 25 German firms head to Nigeria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Governors, Headlines Sunday, August 21st, 2016

By Levinus Nwabughiogu Not very many people were at home with the decision taken by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, at its July 20, 2016 meeting held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Darius Dickson, Shettima , Ayade , Abubakar, Tambuwal and Umahi Usually, the NGF meeting, which always precedes […]

Ottawa’s new air-travel rule catches dual citizens by surprise

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Canadian Politics, Headlines Friday, August 19th, 2016

By NICHOLAS KEUNG Immigration reporter, The (Toronto) Star Thu., Aug. 18, 2016 Ottawa’s new air-travel rule catches dual citizens by surprise Starting on September 30, Canadians with dual citizenships must use their Canadian passport to travel back to Canada by air. The new rule is being denounced as a cash grab. Canadian citizens with dual citizenships will […]

EFCC uncovers another $5m cash given to Fayose by Obanikoro

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, Headlines, State News Friday, August 19th, 2016

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered another $5million (N1.040billion) cash allegedly given to Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose by former Minister of State for Defence Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, it was learnt yesterday. The cash is part of the N4.7billion slush funds traced to Obanikoro’s company, Sylva McNamara. Out of the $5 million, […]

Disturbing pictures: Soldiers pluck eyes of FRSC officer for pleading on behalf of a civilian being assaulted

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Headlines Friday, August 19th, 2016

An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Segun Enikuemehin, who dared to ask some military men who were assaulting a civilian to desist from such a dastardly act is currently at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) with one of his eyes totally damaged. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Mr. […]

EFCC Detains former Imo governor Achike Udenwa

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Headlines, Imo, Raw Politics, State News Friday, August 19th, 2016

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rearrested former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa on Wednesday in connection with an alleged campaign scandal committed during the 2015 presidential election. Mr. Udenwa, as a State coordinator for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign organization in Imo State, was said to have collected the sum of N3.5m from […]

Opinion: Is CBN really helping the economy?

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Economy, Headlines Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

Is CBN really helping the economy? — 16th August 2016 Of the many policies that the Central Bank of Nigeria has made in recent months ostensibly to strengthen the banking sector, two really stand out for me: first is the approval given to Money Deposit Banks to write off their Non-Performing Loans this year for […]

Nigerian bizman burnt alive in Togo: Community appeals to FG for justice

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

Nigerian bizman killed in Togo: Community appeals to FG for justice — 17th August 2016 By Sunday Ani Indigenes of Awka-Etiti in Anambra State under the aegis of Awka Etiti Improvement Union, through their counsel, Ebele Obi and Associates, have written a petition to the Federal Government to ensure that those behind the gruesome murder […]

1976 Coup: Why I declined taking over after Murtala’s death –Obasanjo

Posted by admin Headlines, Murtala Ramat Muhammed (1975-76), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Tuesday, August 16th, 2016

ABEOKUTA—Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said, yesterday, that he was persuaded to take over as Head of State, shortly after General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was killed in the 1976 coup. The then Head of State, Gen Muhammed, along with his aide-de-camp, ADC (Lt. Akinsehinwa), orderly and driver were assassinated on February 13, 1976 while on his […]