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Military deploys fighter jets, attack helicopters in Gwoza

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Thursday, March 26th, 2015

A coordinated attack is set to be carried out by the military to liberate Gwoza, Borno State, from Boko Haram captivity as the defence authorities have deployed four attack helicopters and two air force fighter jets to flush out the terrorists in the areas. A reliable source in the military told our correspondent on Thursday […]

Manslaughter: Germanwings co-pilot “intentionally” crashed plane

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Andreas Lubitz, the 28-year-old co-pilot who a French prosecutor has said appeared to fly Germanwings Flight 9525 intentionally into the French Alps, was a member of a German flying club that said he joined the group as a youth to “fulfill his dream of flying.” In a news conference Thursday, the French prosecutor in charge […]

Al Jazeera demands the release of two Nigerian journalists

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Al Jazeera demands the release of their two Nigerian journalists who have been detained in Maiduguri by Nigerian forces since Tuesday morning. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris and producer Ali Mustafa were detained in their hotel room after they were returning from covering a story on the Nigerian forces fighting Boko Haram in Borno State. The […]

Keshi yet to sign contract

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Keshi yet to sign contract By Our Reporter on March 26, 2015 Sports The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and out of contract former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has finally agreed to a new deal that would see the “Big Boss” return to the team. NFF President, Mr Pinnick Amaju who confirmed Keshi’s imminent […]

Eagles fail to fly again in Uyo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 26th, 2015

.As Cranes spoil Enyeama’s centenary BY GEORGE ALUO Another bad outing! That was what the Super Eagles had last night at the magnificent Uyo nest of champions, as Nigeria lost 0-1 to Uganda in an international friendly. The defeat spoilt the fun of Nigeria’s first choice keeper, Vincent Enyeama who celebrated his 100th cap for […]

In one year, Obiano has proved to be Anambra’s messiah – Senator IgbekeIn one year, Obiano has proved to be Anambra’s messiah – Senator Igbeke

Posted by admin Adamawa, Headlines, State News Thursday, March 26th, 2015

By Our Reporter on March 26, 2015 National FROM DAVID ONWUCHEKWA, NNEWI A philanthropist turned politician, Senator Al Ubanesse Igbeke, a high ranking senator, former member of the National Political Reform Conference, Director General of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Campaign Organisation, has continued to bask in the euphoria of the successes recorded by […]

Rivers defection: Tele Ikuru remains my deputy –Amaechi

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Thursday, March 26th, 2015

By Our Reporter on March 26, 2015 National From CHRIS ANUCHA, Port Harcourt Contrary to speculations that the deputy governor of Rivers State, Tele Ikuru, who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) last Sunday, would be impeached and replaced, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday said his position remained intact. The governor said though, he […]

Eagles face Cranes as Enyeama grabs 100th cap

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

Vincent Enyeama Goalkeeper and team captain, Vincent Enyeama, will win his 100th cap when Nigeria host Uganda in a friendly match today (Wednesday) at the Akwa Ibom State International Stadium in Uyo. The Lille goalkeeper has been a regular for Nigeria since making his debut at the 2002 World Cup. In a football system where […]

150 feared killed after Germanwings airliner crashes in the French Alps

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

A Germanwings plane carrying 150 people has crashed in the French Alps on its way from Barcelona to Duesseldorf, the British Broadcasting Corporation reports. The Airbus A320 – flight 4U 9525 – went down between Digne and Barcelonnette. None of the 144 passengers or six crew, is expected to have survived. The plane crashed after […]

11 embassies, 96 others to monitor polls – INEC

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Election 2015, Elections, Headlines, INEC Politics Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday said it had accredited 107 domestic and international observers to monitor the general elections slated for March 28 and April 11, 2015. Among the accredited observers are embassies of 11 foreign nations of the United States of America, Switzerland, Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Australia, Ghana and […]