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4 sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ilorin

Posted by admin Headlines, Kwara, State News Friday, July 11th, 2014

By LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin on July 11, 2014 · National Ilorin High Court yesterday sentenced four persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The condemned men, Ibrahim Olayiwola, Abdul Waheed Aliyu, Tunde Kareem and Omotayo Isah, who broke down shortly after the judgment was handed down by Justice S.T Umar, were […]

Devt of N/Delta my priority—New Minister (As well as stealing the allocation)

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Thursday, July 10th, 2014

As Shekarau resumes at Education Ministry BY CHRIS OCHAYI, LAIDE AKINBOADE & CALEB AYANSINA ABUJA—The new Minister of Niger Delta Ministry, Dr. Steve Oru, has promised to address problems created by lack of even development in the oil rich region. This came on a day the new Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, assured Nigerians […]

Germany v Argentina: It’s Pope against Pope

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

WILL the World Cup final become a “Holy War”? At the very least, Sunday’s match could put millions of Catholics – not to mention Vatican employees – in a bit of a bind. Will they root for Argentina, the homeland of Pope Francis, who is known to be an ardent soccer aficionado? Or will they […]

Pastor, civil servant arraigned for fighting in public

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Mararaba— A 33-year‑old pastor, Nathaniel Ogwuche and 43-year‑old civil servant, Benjamin Amadi, Tuesday, appeared before a senior magistrate’s court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, on a one-count charge of disturbing public peace. The prosecutor, Cpl. Jacob John, told the court that on July 5, the DPO of ‘A’ Dvision Police Station, Mararaba, received a report that […]

I mistakenly impregnated my elder sister—Man, 25, tells court (In that case you will be mistakenly imprisoned)

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO—A 25 year old man, Shamsu Isa, yesterday told a magistrate court in Kano State that he impregnanted his elder sister in error. Isa spoke shortly after appearing before the court, following a report made by the Ward Head of the Takalmawa Quarters, to the police that the accused person was having […]

FIFA’s Ban: Disturbing times for Keshi

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, July 10th, 2014

THESE are disturbing times for those who care for the health and growth of the beautiful game. With each passing day, there is the temptation to think that the gods of the game here have resolved to perpetually perpetuate darkness where there is a flash of light. We thought the cloak of FIFA suspension and its concomitant attraction […]

Germany expels CIA official over US spy row

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

The German government has ordered the expulsion of a CIA official in Berlin in response to two cases of alleged spying by the US. The official is said to have acted as a CIA contact at the US embassy, reports say, in a scandal that has infuriated German politicians. A 31-year-old German intelligence official was […]

Singapore withdraws gay penguin book from libraries

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Singapore authorities have withdrawn from libraries two children’s books featuring same-sex couples, sparking controversy amid a debate on gay rights in the conservative city-state. And Tango Makes Three features a pair of gay penguins while The White Swan Express mentions a lesbian couple. Petitions for the books to be put back have garnered thousands of […]

I won’t appear before probe panel –Nyako (Above the law)

Posted by admin Adamawa, Headlines, State News Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Adamawa State Governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (retd.) The embattled Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako, on Wednesday, vowed not to appear before the seven-member investigative panel set up by the immediate-past Acting Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Ambrose Mammadi. Nyako spoke through his Director of Press and Public Relations, Ahmad Sajoh, via the […]

Picture: Human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu, dies at 49

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Bamidele Aturu | credits: File copy A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Mr. Bamidele Aturu, is dead. A source close to him said the vibrant legal mind died of high blood pressure on Wednesday. He was age 49. Aturu, who was reportedly rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja in […]