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Made-in-Nigeria vehicles to sell for N1.2m – FG

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, December 22nd, 2013

The Federal Government, in a bid to ensure the successful implementation of its recently approved National Automotive Industry Development Plan, said it would encourage local auto manufacturers to produce less expensive models with price range of between N1.2m and N1.5m. It also said it would collaborate with auto manufacturers, franchise holders, reputable motor dealers and […]

Pastor Kumuyi forbids the celebration of Christmas, says it is idolatrous

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, December 22nd, 2013

-Punch The General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, has again warned members of the church against celebrating Christmas, saying the annual celebration of Christmas is idolatrous and unscriptural. Kumuyi warned that partaking in the celebration made Christians to go back from the commandment of Jesus Christ. The cleric said this […]

35 Kano women fail mass wedding test over HIV, pregnancy

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, State News Friday, December 20th, 2013

-Punch BY ABDULSALAM MUHAMMAD KANO — Thirty-five women were, yesterday, disqualified by the Kano State Hisbah Board from participating in the mass wedding organised and sponsored by the state government. Those disqualified included 19 divorcees said to have tested positive to HIV and 16 others said to be pregnant. Altogether, at least 1, 111 divorcees […]

Mimiko bags Good Governance Award, charges Nigerians

Posted by admin Headlines, Ondo, State News Friday, December 20th, 2013

Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has charged Nigerians to always appreciate the progress recorded by successive administrations at all levels in the country instead of condemning government’s programmes and policies aimed at improving the society. Governor Mimiko gave the charge in Lagos during the conferment of good governance awards on him and his […]

Yuletide: Nigerians decry hike in prices of goods

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, December 20th, 2013

BY EBUN SESSOU & ADERONKE ADEYERI With just a few days to Christmas, traders in major markets in the country especially in Lagos are lamenting low patronage even as prices of foodstuffs and other household goods take the usual dimension of increment. When Saturday Vanguard visited some markets in the metropolis, it was discovered that […]

N6.2b pension fund diversion, Why EFCC is after Oronsaye

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Headlines Friday, December 20th, 2013

By Emmanuel Elebeke Indications have emerged on why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has declared war on Nigeria’s former head of Service, Mr. Stephen Oronsoaye. *Mr. Stephen Oronsaye A dependable source at the Commission who spoke to our correspondent on the grounds of anonymity expressed displeasure over what he described as witch-hunt and […]

Nigerian hunger striker removed from Britain

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, December 20th, 2013

LONDON (AFP) – A Nigerian failed asylum seeker who has been on hunger strike for around 100 days was removed from Britain on Wednesday following an unsuccessful legal battle. Isa Muazu has been returned to Nigeria, immigration minister Mark Harper said. The 45-year-old had been detained since July after he was found to have overstayed […]

Another look at Obasanjo’s epistle to Jonathan

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Jide Ojo | credits: File copy Opposition is true friendship. The man who tells you that you have a stinking rear is your friend. He is only drawing attention to your bodily filth and asking you to do something about it. He is better than a sycophant who says you can always come out of […]

Osun: Giant strides continue

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

BY KUNLE OYATOMI Last week, the media reported the British Deputy High Commissioner as saying that the State of Osun is a viable destination for any investor who is looking for a safe place to put his money in Nigeria because, according to him, “the State is peaceful”. The High Commissioner did not stop at […]

Picture of fine girl: Poison, cause of housemaid’s death –Autopsy

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, December 17th, 2013

Ukoha | credits: File copy A housemaid, Chika Ukoha, who died in Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, on November 25,2011, was killed by the poison she ingested, an autopsy report has shown. The autopsy, which was carried out at the National Hospital, Abuja, on December 5, 2013, suggested that Chika died of “intracellular asphyxia” from […]