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NDDC streamlines contracts to end abandonment of projects

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Sunday, March 31st, 2013

BY LEKAN BILESANMI The Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has streamlined the complex contract system in the commission which “in the past had spawned several ‘toxic projects’ – projects that were awarded without budgetary provisions.” “And considering the plight of innocent contractors choked with these toxic projects, the Board has passed resolutions […]

Gunmen kill policeman at daughters’ wedding

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Sunday, March 31st, 2013

BY NDAHI MARAMA, Maiduguri A policeman was killed by unknown gunmen at the wedding of his two daughters in Damboa town in Damboa local government area of Borno State, local sources said yesterday, saying the incident happened on Friday. Residents told our correspondent that the deceased policeman was shot dead in front of his house […]

Kim Kardashian denies insulting Nigeria

Posted by admin American Politics, Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines Friday, March 29th, 2013

There was an outrage on twitter over an alleged twitted said to have been originated from Kim Kardashian. In the said tweet, the reality television star insulted Nigeria and compared Nigerian women to apes. The tweet reads, “Nigeria is such a disgusting country. I couldn’t wait to leave. Lol, Scott said their women look like […]

Awolowo, Tribune publisher, dies at 70

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Publisher, African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, the publishers of the Tribune newspapers, Chief Oluwole Awolowo, died in a United Kingdom hospital on Wednesday at the age of 70. A statement from ANN Plc on Wednesday said Oluwole, a son of the late Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, died as a result […]

President Jonathan, please save Victoria and Ihuoma from Canadian immigration

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories Thursday, March 28th, 2013

I am surprised that I have not read in any media, local or international, about efforts by the Nigerian government to help two Nigerian students who have been on deportation list in Canada for a ‘crime’ that makes mockery of the very ideals that western societies proud themselves on – hard work. Victoria Ordu and […]

Nigerian Olofinjana joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana joins English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on an emergency loan deal from Hull. The 32-year-old will remain with the Owls until the end of the season. Olofinjana moved to England in the summer of 2004 to join Wolves and has also played for Stoke and Cardiff. The powerful midfielder is […]

Picture: Memorial service held in Virginia for Nigerian student drowned at Campus pool party

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

A memorial service was held on Wednesday at Hampton University, Virginia in honor of a Nigerian student David Esan who died after he drowned at an on campus pool party. He died March 20th while attending a pool party held by freshman class. His body was discovered hours at the bottom of the pool. At […]

Rape in police cell: 11 Policemen face trial today in Benin

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

From TONY OSAUZO, Benin Heads may roll at the Abraka Police Division, following the rape of a female suspect, Mrs. Ese Isaiah in police cell, where she was detained. The woman was arrested and detained in the cell along with men, following a fight she had with a neighbour. Two men were said to have […]

Kano Blasts:Boko Haram sponsors have murdered sleep – Igbo Youths

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, State News Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

By CLIFFORD NDUJIHE …Ndigbo to decide this week … AS the death toll in last Monday’s bomb blasts at a bus park in Kano rises to 80, President of the Igbo Youth Movement, IYM, Evangelist Elliot Uko, has urged Igbo youths to remain calm and await the decision of Igbo leaders this week. In a […]

Police beat, arrest protesting Bayelsa unemployed graduates

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

There was pandemonium at the Yenizue-Gene area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after armed policemen stormed the area, beating and arresting jobless graduates, who assembled to begin a protest against unemployment. The security operatives were said to have thrown caution to the wind as they injured the aggrieved graduates and arrested over 30 of them, including […]