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US Presbyterian church recognises gay marriage

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

The largest Presbyterian denomination in the US will formally recognise same-sex marriages after decades of debate. With nearly 1.8 million members, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the biggest Protestant group in the US to endorse the ceremonies. The move was supported by the church’s top legislative body last year, but required approval from a majority […]

Tunis attack: Gunmen kill tourists in museum raid

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

At least seven foreign tourists and a Tunisian have been killed after gunmen targeted a museum in the Tunisian capital, officials say. Two attackers and a police officer were killed in the subsequent security operation, they said. The operation is now reported to be over. The attack happened at the Bardo Museum, which is next […]

T.B. Joshua predicts plane crash, speaks on elections

Posted by admin Election 2015, Elections, Headlines Monday, March 16th, 2015

Written by Ihechukwu Njoku – freelance Nigerian journalist On Sunday 15th March 2015, Nigerian cleric T.B. Joshua gave a warning to Nigerians over the upcoming elections, further adding that he foresaw an imminent plane crash within Nigeria. “Pray for Nigeria because I am seeing a plane crash,” Joshua stated in a service televised live […]

ICC to probe Patience Jonathan

Posted by admin First Ladies, General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Monday, March 16th, 2015

Mrs. Patience Jonathan | credits: news.naij.com The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday said Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is liable to prosecution. The global criminal court added that it had begun conducting preliminary examinations relating to the situations in Nigeria. In an email written to our correspondent, the Office of the prosecutor […]

I’m not ready to feed Jonathan in prison – Patience

Posted by admin First Ladies, Headlines, Patience Jonathan, Top Stories Monday, March 16th, 2015

Mrs. Patience Jonathan Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has said she is not ready to feed her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan, in prison. The President’s wife spoke in Ado Ekiti, on Monday, during the rally of the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party. Making a reference to the All Progressives Congress, […]

Jonathan, wife planning to kill me –Father Mbaka

Posted by admin First Ladies, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Patience Jonathan, Presidency Monday, March 16th, 2015

Ejike Mbaka | credits: http://www.vanguardngr.com/ Enugu-based Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, were planning to kill him over his criticism of the Federal Government and his opposition to the President’s re-election. Mbaka, in a new video currently trending on YouTube, made the allegation during a […]

Deadly dawn raid on village in Benue state, 81 killed

Posted by admin Benue, Headlines, State News Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Women and children are among dozens of people killed in a dawn raid on a village in central Nigeria. Police say 45 people died in the attack by unidentified gunman on Egba village in in Benue state. But local politician Audu Sule told the BBC 81 villagers had been killed by the attackers, who were […]

Deported Nigerian scholars sue Qatar Airways

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Some young Nigerian scholars have taken Qatar Airways Nigeria Limited before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja claiming about N2.9bn in damages. The students, 13 in number, are blaming their deportation from the Republic of the Philippines sometime in November last year on the airline. But the airline has vehemently opposed their claims, insisting […]

Enyimba beat Egypt’s Smouha

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Kadiri Ikhana Nigeria Federation Cup champions, Enyimba FC, on Sunday defeated Smouha SC of Egypt 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second round match at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. A lone goal from substitute Cameroonian Raphael Boumsong gave Enyimba a slim advantage in the race for the group stages of […]

Lagos robbery: Slain fish seller wanted to study Law, says aunt

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Sarah Ibikunle Fifteen-year-old Sarah Ibikunle, a fried fish hawker, who was killed by a stray bullet around the Lekki area of Lagos State on Thursday during a bank robbery, had an ambition to become a lawyer. The deceased’s aunt, who identified herself as Mrs. Omolafe, told SUNDAY PUNCH on Saturday that Ibikunle was eager […]