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U-20 FIFA World Cup: Germany eliminates Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, June 11th, 2015

U-20: Germany eliminates Nigeria Levin Oztunali’s first half goal was enough to take Germany through to the last eight of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 at the expense of Nigeria. Ultimately, Frank Wormuth’s side were deserved winners against the Group E runners-up and while the Africans could not be faulted for effort, […]

Protesters barricade road to Rivers assembly

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Thursday, June 11th, 2015

By Jimitota Onoyume Port Harcourt – About 2000 placards carrying youths protest alleged plan by governor Nyesom Wike to dissolve the elected council executive in 22 local government areas sworn in by former governor Chibuike Amaechi on May 25 before he bowed out on May 29. At press time the protesters had barricaded the ever […]

Ex-governor to refund N2.9b

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger, State News Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Ex-governor to refund N2.9b The Niger State Government yesterday asked former Governor Babangida Aliyu to refund N2.9 billion. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor Dr. Ibrahim Dooba said the money was taken as loan on the eve of Aliyu’s departure. It stated that although Governor Abubakar Bello would not witch-hunt […]

I am not available to serve in Buhari’s govt now – Soludo (Has he asked you to serve?)

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

It has been difficult tracking Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (former Governor of the Central Bank) since his bombshells before the general elections, but finally we tracked him down in his private library at his residence in Abuja on Friday, 5th June, 2015. He seemed unwilling to say much, at least for now. But it was […]

Ogogoro tragedy in Rivers: Death toll now 66

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

My family’s been in ogogoro business since 1971—DEALER By Jimitota Onoyume PORT HARCOURT—Rivers State government, yesterday, said the death toll from consumed poisonous local gin, otherwise known as ogogoro, has risen to 66 from 38. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Somiari Harry, who disclosed this to journalists shortly after a meeting with vendors […]

Desmond Elliot, Nollywood Actor/Producer takes oath as lawmaker

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Lagos, Nollywood (Film Industry), State News Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Abuja – Nollywood actor/producer turned politician, Desmond Elliot, on Monday was inaugurated as one of the lawmakers into the Lagos State House of Assembly. Elliot, who is representing Surulere constituency, contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He defeated Bayo Smith, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to his […]

Nations Cup Qualifier: Enyeama raises dust over Kaduna venue

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama has admitted he was unhappy with the choice of venue for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home against Chad due to violent unrest in the state. The two sides are scheduled to square off at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna this weekend, but Super Eagles goalkeeper Enyeama feels […]

El-Rufa’i begs Kaduna lawmakers to cut salaries, allowances

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

By Agaju Madugba Kaduna—Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has begged members of the House of Assembly to review their salaries and allowances downward in order to generate more revenue for the development of the state. “The Deputy Governor and I have signalled our intention in this regard by announcing that we are taking a […]

I was blindfolded for two weeks – Kidnapped reverend sister

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

A reverend sister and year three student of Niger Delta University, Ammassoma, Bayelsa State, Mary Okoli, has said her abductors blindfolded her for 15 days and fed her with bread and butter all through the period. Okoli, who was abducted on May 21, 2015, along Amassomma-Yenagoa Road, Bayelsa State, said her experience in the […]

We should’ve beaten Sweden –Falcons

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Falcons coach, Edwin Okon | credits: supersport.com Super Falcons coach, Edwin Okon, and his players believe Nigeria could have beaten Sweden in their opening Group D game on Monday at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. The Europeans, pre-match favourites, were two goals up in the first half, the Nigerian ladies […]