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World Cup as battle ground against Boko Haram

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

By Tony Ubani The on-going World Cup is proving to be more than just a soccer fiesta as many organised groups from various parts of the world have been capitalising on the global fiesta to initiate social campaigns aiming at correcting anomalies. The campaigns have been aimed at highlighting peculiar plights in the society and […]

CAN blast JNI, Sultan, for being silent while Christians are murdered by Muslim Boko Haram terrorists

Posted by admin Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines, National Politics, Religion, Sultan of Sokoto Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

By Sam Eyoboka THE Tuesday arrest and detention of 486 northern Muslims suspected to be Boko Haram sect members by the army in Aba, Abia State has continued to elicit reactions as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), yesterday, lashed out at the Ja’amatu Nasril Islam (JNI), urging security agencies to disregard protests on the […]

Fayose dedicates victory to Ekiti people (The same people whose money he will later steal)

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

Fayose dedicates victory to Ekiti people Ado-Ekiti – The governor-elect of Ekiti, Mr Ayo Fayose, on Sunday dedicated his victory to the people of the state. Fayose said in Ado-Ekiti that his victory reflected the wishes of the people of the state. The governor-elect, who spoke through his Chief Press Officer, Mr Idowu Adelusi, described […]

World Cup: We were robbed – Bosnia coach

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

Bosnia coach Safet Susic, who started with just Dzeko up front despite saying after the opening defeat to Argentina he would play with two strikers, said that his side had been robbed of a goal by New Zealand referee Peter O’Leary. “I was told there was no offside but it’s not the first or last […]

Fayose (PDP) wins Ekiti guber elections (A 2nd chance to steal)

Posted by admin Ekiti, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, State News Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

By Dapo Akinrefon Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been elected Governor of Ekiti state. Ayodele-FayoseThe Returning Officer for the 2014 governorship elections and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Professor Isaac Azuzu announced the results of the governorship elections in Ekiti State declaring the candidate of the […]

FIFA World Cup: Nigeria defeat Bosnia 1-0, improve chances of advancing to the round of 16

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

Debutants Bosnia and Herzegovina saw themselves exit the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ after two games, following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nigeria. Peter Odemwingie’s first-half goal was enough to put the Super Eagles within a point of the Round of 16. With Argentina having already sewn up qualification from Group F, the […]

126,000 policemen for Ekiti election (Is it war or election?)

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, INEC Politics, Nigerian Police, State News Thursday, June 19th, 2014

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said 120,000 security operatives have been deployed in Ekiti State for the governorship election holding on Saturday. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, the Head, Publicity Division, INEC Headquarters, Mr. Nick Dazang said INEC had customised all the ballot boxes and result sheets according to polling units “such […]

Keshi set to dump Osaze, Azeez

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, June 19th, 2014

Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie and Almeria midfielder Ramon Azeez may not see action in Saturday’s crucial World Cup Group F clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina, africanfootball.com has learned. Osaze brought some urgency and creativity to the Super Eagles’ attack against Iran on Monday, but Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said the former Russia-based forward defied his instructions […]

BA to acquire 72 aircraft to boost Africa operations

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Thursday, June 19th, 2014

The British Airways airline said in Ikeja on Thursday that it would soon acquire 72 new aircraft, to boost its flight operations in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. BA Country Commercial Manager for West Africa, Mr Kola Olayinka, told newsmen at a briefing that the new aircraft would be acquired before the end of 2014. He […]

Ekiti: Fayose legally kicked out – ex deputy speaker

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Thursday, June 19th, 2014

Protests on Wednesday greeted the Federal Government’s withdrawal of the N446.3bn theft charge it instituted against Mohammed Abacha, son of a former Head of State, the late Gen. Sani Abacha. Those who flayed the action which took place at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, were prominent Lagos lawyers – Femi Falana, Jiti Ogunye, […]