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27 killed in Kano, Potiskum explosions

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Kano, State News, Yobe Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Kano motor park bombing scene… on Tuesday There was bloodbath in Kano and Potiskum on Tuesday following suicide bomb attacks on motor parks in the two cities. Fifteen people died and 53 others were injured in the Potiskum, Yobe State attack while 12 were said to have lost their lives in the incident at the […]

Court orders EFCC to release Fani-Kayode’s passport

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode A Federal High Court in Lagos has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to release the travelling passport of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, who has been facing money laundering charges. Fani-Kayode’s passport had been seized by the anti-graft commission on the order of Justice […]

NFF cuts Keshi’s pay to N4m

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Stephen Keshi The PUNCH has confirmed that Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi will not receive as much pay as he got during his first tenure as the Super Eagles coach. Our correspondent learnt on authority on Tuesday that the new contract being offered him by the Nigeria Football Federation has his salary as N4m per month […]

Desperate, attention seeking Rudy Giuliani say “Obama ‘Doesn’t Love’ America”

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

Rudy Giuliani wants a little love, but most likely just some attention, from the president of the United States of America. The former New York City mayor reportedly said Wednesday night at an event for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) that Barack Obama “doesn’t love” America. “I do not believe, and I know this is […]

Opinion: My Chibot sisters

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

My Chibok Sisters, I am forcing back tears as I write this letter considering the agonies you all are facing daily. Friday, 31st October 2014, makes it 200 days you all have been in captivity in faraway Sambisa Forest in North Eastern part of Nigeria. It will be recalled that on the […]

Picture: I will pose nude again — MBGN Model

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines Saturday, February 21st, 2015

Precious John Background My name is Precious John and I am the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Model of the Year 2014. I am 22 years old. I am studying Mass Communication at Lead City University, Ibadan. I am from Anambra State. Modelling I started modelling at the age of 19. I have done […]

Disturbing tales of rape, child trafficking in IDPs camps

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Saturday, February 21st, 2015

NEMA reacts, sets up panel Call it a case of double tragedy, you will not be wrong. If disturbing reports from the camps of internally displaced persons located in parts of Northern Nigeria are anything to go by, then there is every reason to believe that these unfortunate Nigerians are in for more troubling times. […]

Chime signs 2015 budget into law

Posted by admin Enugu, Headlines, State News Saturday, February 21st, 2015

By Francis Igata Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has signed the state’s 2015 Appropriation Bill of N96.735 Billion Naira into law.This followed the passage of the Bill by the State House of Assembly last week upon a motion moved by the leader of the House Hon. Sunday Ude Okoye and seconded by Deputy Leader […]

Boko Haram: Why military offensive is yielding results – Dasuki

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Saturday, February 21st, 2015

By Kingsley Omonobi,Deputy Bureau Chief, Abuja IN the last seven days, the Nigerian military has been recording series of victories against Boko Haram insurgents, recapturing towns after towns from the terrorists in the Northeastern part of the country. The military has also stormed the dreaded Sambisa Forest base of the insurgents with ease attacking and […]

Opinion: Why Obasanjo does not want 2nd term for Jonathan – Ewegbara

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Saturday, February 21st, 2015

By Levinus Nwabughiogu Odilim Enwegbara is a Development Economist and public analyst based in Abuja. In this interview, he, amongst other issues, says why he feels former president Olusegun Obasanjo does not want a second term for President Jonathan even as he calls Nigerians to support his quest for a second term. Excerpts: Many People have […]