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Stop spreading rumour of bomb, police warns FCT residents

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Boko Haram, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

The FCT Police Command on Wednesday appealed to residents spreading rumour of bomb blasts in the territory to desist from such habit. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Altine Daniel, made the appeal while reacting to another purported bomb scare at the Federal Secretariat. Daniel advised anyone with useful information on suspected persons, movement or […]

I won’t ban Okada in Ekiti -Fayose (Just to get their vote)

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate for the June 21 election in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said commercial motorcycle operation, otherwise known as Okada, will not be banned by his administration if he is elected as the governor in the coming election. He said the operators would be free to operate without fear […]

We must take the battle to Boko Haram -Soyinka

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Wole Soyinka Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged all Nigerians to join the fight against the deadly activities of the violent Islamist sect known as Boko Haram and other insurgents. Soyinka made this statement at the formal inauguration of UNESCO’s 2014 World Book Capital City, in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, on Wednesday. While delivering the […]

Memo: NSA to quiz Nyako next week

Posted by admin Adamawa, Boko Haram, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako | credits: File There are indications that the Federal Government has begun investigations into allegations levelled against the President Goodluck Jonathan administration by the Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako. The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that as part of the investigations, security agencies would, latest next week, meet with the […]

Lagos stadium, arena of prostitutes – Osaile

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Swimming pool section of the National Stadium… now closed | credits: File copy Boxing promoter, Martins Osaile, has lamented the state of the National Stadium, Lagos, saying it has turned to a home for prostitutes. The multi-purpose stadium, built in 1972, was once the pride of the country, hosting high-profile games including the final of […]

CAN accuses Kutigi of implementing Islamic agenda

Posted by admin Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Headlines Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria and chairman of the conference, retired Justice Idris Kutigi The Christian Association of Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concern over the composition of the leadership of the National Conference Committee on Religion, saying its chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi, was carrying out an Islamic agenda. The association specifically accused the ex-Chief Justice […]

Woman kills 15-year-old son

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, April 21st, 2014

Okokon’s house | credits: Etim Ekpimah A woman, Mrs. Ita Okokon, aka, Eka Isaac, at Atai Obio Offot, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, has killed her 15-year-old son, Isaac Okokon, after a minor disagreement. Isaac, an SSS II pupil of Offot Ukwa Secondary School, Obiofot, Uyo, was said to have died on Friday […]

Brazil 2014 watch: Oboabona scores first goal, Ideye lifts Dynamo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, April 20th, 2014

Godfrey Oboabona Rizespor defender, Godfrey Oboabona, scored his first goal for his club in their 3-1 win at home against Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The Nigerian hit the target in the 35th minute to give his club the lead. His goal was later followed by goals from Korkmaz and Lomano […]

Don’t impose anyone on Lagosians, group warns Tinubu

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, April 20th, 2014

Tinubu A Lagos-based group, Visioners for New Lagos, on Sunday, vowed to resist any attempt to impose a former Accountant-General of the state, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode as the next governor of the state. Coordinator of the group, Mr.Bambo Akin-Johnson, also cautioned a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, against imposing a candidate […]

US groups write Jonathan, seek action against B’Haram

Posted by admin American Politics, Boko Haram, Headlines Sunday, April 20th, 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan A coalition of over 13 United States-based organisations under the aegis of Working Group on Nigeria, has written to President Goodluck Jonathan seeking a drastic action against the activities of Boko Haram Islamic sect. It described the sect as “the second most deadly terrorist group for the year 2012 ranking only behind […]