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U.S. VP phones Jonathan, backs card reader for elections

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Friday, March 20th, 2015

US Vice President Joe Biden The United States government has thrown its weight behind the Independent National Electoral Commission to use the Permanent Voter Cards and the smart card readers in the March 28 and April 11 elections. The introduction of the PVC and the SCR for use in the 2015 general elections has […]

I can never forgive Buhari, says Adebanjo (What does the Bible say about forgiveness?)

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, March 20th, 2015

Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, says he can never forgive the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), because of the sins he committed against Yoruba leaders while he was head of state between December 1983 and August 1985. The 87-year-old, who was a close associate of the late sage, Chief […]

AGN: Ibinabo appeals judgement, gets support of practitioners

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

on March 18, 2015 / in Entertainment, News 5:30 pm / Comments By ANOZIE EGOLE The first female president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberisima, has appealed the judgement of Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Lagos, that nullified her election as the president of the guild. The River State […]

Nigeria’s first female presidential candidate done with ‘cheerleading’

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

The two main candidates for the governorship of Nigeria’s Lagos state took to the stage, making a flurry of promises to the all-female audience at the select Cosmopolitan Women’s Club. The men even pledged a 35 percent quota of women in the state government and initiatives on girls’ education. But when Remi Sonaiya — the […]

Pregnant fake police officer remanded over alleged theft of N4.5m vehicle

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

ABEOKUTA— An Abeokuta Chief Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Isabo has remanded a 35-year-old pregnant fake police officer, Iyabo Ojulari-Abideen, in prison custody over alleged theft of Honda Accord valued at N4.5 million. The police prosecutor, Inspector Sunday Eigbejiale, told the court that the accused committed the offences on October 20, 2014, at Opic Roundabout, Oke-Ilewo, […]

Teenage girl docked for N5m jewelry theft

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

A teenager, Mary Ogah, was yesterday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing gold jewelry valued at N5 million. This came as the police also charged a 27-year-old man, Okechukwu Okafor, before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing from one Mr. Ugochukwu Ojukwu three printing machines, four registered vehicles, […]

Mali rejects Keshi, appoints Frenchman Alain Giresse as manager

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

The dream of out of contract Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi to return to Mali Eagles as coach has been terminated with the appointment of Frenchman Alain Giresse by the Mali Football Federation yesterday. Giresse who is making a second stint as Mali coach is expected to sign a two-year contract today, that country’s football federation […]

Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites 2- 0, qualify for finals of AYC

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

F/Eagles book final ticket The Flying Eagles beat Ghana 2-0 Wednesday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, to reach the final of the 19th edition of the African U-20 Championship. A goal in each half from Obinna Nwobodo and Musa Muhammed ensured Nigeria confirmed their place in the ultimate game of the […]

Bolivia withdraw from Nigeria friendly match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Bolivia have cancelled a friendly with Nigeria, scheduled for 26 March in Uyo, because of security fears. Bolivian Football Federation president Carlos Chavez said: “Armed conflict and the tense political situation in Nigeria forced our withdrawal.” Nigerian officials said they were bemused by the decision, claiming they had put everything in place to ensure a […]

Sierra Leone VP Samuel Sam-Sumana sacked

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

-BBC Sierra Leone’s Vice-President Samuel Sam-Sumana has been sacked for seeking political asylum in a foreign embassy, the president’s office has said. President Ernest Bai Koroma had dismissed him because he had “abandoned” his duties, it added. On Saturday, Mr Sam-Sumana said he had asked for asylum in the US because his life […]