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Tragedy: How Kano REC, wife, two daughters died in house inferno

Posted by admin Headlines, INEC Politics, Kano, State News Saturday, April 4th, 2015

By Abdulsalam Muhammad & Aliyu Dangida THE incident that occurred at his Nassarawa GRA official residence yesterday morning was said to have been triggered by fire from a split air conditioner in the sitting room. Briefing reporters on the tragic incident in his office, the Kano State Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Idris ruled out sabotage, pointing […]

Activist says, US borrowed Jonathan’s magic wand to fight Ebola…

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, April 4th, 2015

*Urges Nigerians to reward Jonathan with massive votes at poll US based activist, Mr. Sam Itauma has said that he was delighted to see the President of United State of American, President Barack Obama asking the Nigeria President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan lend his magic wand used in fighting Ebola to a standstill. Itauma bared […]

Nigerian Economy Remains Strong – Okonjo Iweala

Posted by admin Economy, Headlines Saturday, April 4th, 2015

How is Nigeria faring in the face of the dwindling oil prices? I will like to say one thing: there has been some attempt to make people feel that there is no hope; that this situation is so difficult; there is hopelessness. I said from the beginning when oil prices began to fall by 50%. […]

My Senate plans after Sokoto Govt House — Gov Wamakko

Posted by admin Headlines, Legislature, Senate, Sokoto, State News Saturday, April 4th, 2015

From the street leading to his house, a first timer will think he is going into a market street, but alas, it is not a market street, but the street of a governor. Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State virtually lives among the people and they have access to him anytime he is around. […]

FG approves two new universities

Posted by admin Education, Headlines Saturday, April 4th, 2015

By Dele Sobowale THE Vice-Chancellor, Samuel Adegboyega University, Edo State, Professor Benard Aigbokhan, has said the university is not listed for de-accreditation by the National Universities Commission.” PUNCH, March 7, 2015, p 9. “CAVEAT EMPTOR” (BUYER BEWARE). First of all, a correction is necessary. Samuel Adegboyega University was last week listed among universities in Ogun […]

Wike to Pay Mrs Jonathan N1b Monthly – APC Accuses

Posted by admin Columnists, Headlines, Nwaorgu Faustinus, Rivers, State News Saturday, April 4th, 2015

Rivers APC kicks; cuts short presidential victory celebration Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has uncovered Chief Nyesome Wike’s, plans to pay a whopping N1 billion monthly salary from the budget of Rivers State to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, if he wins the April 11th polls […]

Terrorists kill 147 in Kenyan university • Jonathan condemns attack

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Survivors of the attack | credits: AFP No fewer than 147 people have been killed after an Islamic group stormed a university in eastern Kenya, the country’s interior minister said. This is just as the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan condemned the attack and commiserated with the families of the victims. Sky News reports […]

Enyeama hints of his retirement from the Eagles, seeks replacement

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Vincent Enyeama advertisement Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama, has hinted of his retirement from the team as he urged the coaches to intensify the search for a suitable replacement for him. Enyeama, who featured in his 100th game for Nigeria in a friendly against Uganda […]

French president, Hollande, invites Buhari to Paris for trade talks

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) French President Francois Hollande spoke with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on the telephone on Thursday and invited him to Paris for discussions on the expansion of trade between France and Nigeria. A statement by the French Embassy in Abuja said the French leader congratulated Buhari on his success and noted the peaceful […]

Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines, Lagos, State News Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market : Our correspondents The affected building at MMIA advertisement Passengers and airport users were thrown into panic on Wednesday as fire engulfed one of the offices at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. It was learnt that the fire occurred […]