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Stowaway boy thought Arik Flight was US bound

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Monday, August 26th, 2013

THE teenage stowaway, Daniel Ihekina, who was arrested at the Lagos Airport after flying in the tyre hole of an Arik plane from Benin to Lagos on Saturday morning, thought he was on a US-bound flight. A source at the Benin Airport who disclosed this said the boy’s parents had already departed for Lagos in […]

Malawian coach to report Keshi to FIFA for racist comment

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Malawi coach Tom Saintfiet is to report Stephen Keshi to Fifa after the Nigeria coach called him “a white dude who should go back to Belgium”. The pair have been arguing since Malawi asked Fifa to move next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier from Calabar for safety reasons. Saintfiet told BBC Sport: “It is unacceptable […]

Wristwatch scandal rocks Eagles

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Super Eagles players celebrating | credits: File copy Some Super Eagles players have accused one of the coaches of the national team of extorting money from players through his wristwatch business. Our correspondent learnt that the coach would buy the wristwatches at cheap prices in Europe, only to sell them at ridiculous rates for the […]

Picture: Apostle Anselm marries Kenyan singer

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Apostle Anselm Madubuko and his new bride, Kenyan singer Emmy Kosgei Just a little over a year after Apostle Anselm Madubuko lost his wife, Connie, the pastor of the Revival Assembly Church walked down the aisle with a Kenyan singer, Emmy Kosgei. His late wife, 53, reportedly died in a Lagos hospital where she was […]

Picture: Boy flies Arik Air from Benin to Lagos, hiding in tyre hole

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, Lagos, State News Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Stowaway: Pix 1: A teenage boy, Daniel Ihekina, who hid in the tyre hole of Arik Air flying from Benin to Lagos. Pix 2: The boy being led away by security agents. | credits: File copy A teenager beat airline and airport security at the Benin Airport and sneaked into the tyre compartment of […]

We’ll soon end ASUU strike–Anyim

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

By Chinelo Obogo Secretary to the Federal Government, Anyim Pius Anyim, has stated that contrary to the claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government has demonstrated commitment to the implementation of the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Sam Nwaobasi, he said the […]

Anambra: Crisis as Ngige emerges APC consensus candidate

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Other aspirants kick • Okorocha’s role in controversy By EYA WILLY, Lagos and FRED ITUA, Abuja As the clock ticks toward the November 16 governorship race in Anambra State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is mired in confusion over who picks its ticket. The development came following the presentation of Senator Chris Ngige as the […]

How police spoilt fun for bank robbers, killed 2

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

By CHRISTOPHER OJI It was a theatre of war last week as policemen from the Area E Command Festac Town, Lagos engaged armed robbers in a firce gun battle at the Igbo-Elerin, Okokomaiko. When the smoke settled, two of the robbers were shot dead while others escaped. Crime Watch gathered that Area Commander, Mr Dan […]

Army intensifies fight against insurgents

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Latest Politics Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Establishes new formation in Adamawa From DAVID MOLOMO, Yola The battle to liberate communities in parts of the North-East from the hands of insurgents that have terrorised the people for years is being won by the security forces, so says the Nigerian Army. In Adamawa State, the army is establishing a new formation in an […]

Enugu airport set for International operations

Posted by admin Enugu, Headlines, State News, Top Stories Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

…as S’easterners air their views on official launch From PETRUS OBI, Enugu All is now set for the official launch of the first commercial international flight at the newly upgraded Dr. Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, scheduled for Saturday August 24. As expected the arrival and departure halls are ready just as the screening check […]