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Headlines, Imo, Nigerian Police, Nollywood (Film Industry), State News
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
From GEORGE ONYEJIUWA, Owerri A combined team of the Department of Security Services, popularly called the State Security Services (SSS) and the army has arrested a serving police constable, Matthew Ofurum, in Owerri, the Imo State capital, over alleged involvement in the kidnap of Nollywood actress and Special Assistant to Governor Rochas Okorocha on Public […]
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Headlines, Imo, Nollywood (Film Industry), State News
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
From GEORGE ONYEJIUWA, Owerri The abduction of Miss Nkiru Sylvanus, Nollywood actress and the special assistant to Governor Rochas Okorocha on Public Affairs, last December for which the state government reportedly paid a ransom of N8 million to secure her release, may have been an insider job. Daily Sun reliably gathered that Mr. Jerry Okosun, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
Forbes has ranked Nigeria as the 20th saddest place to live in the whole world. In its analysis, it said: “The best of the worst, Nigeria ranks 123rd overall on the Legatum Prosperity Index. Decades of corruption have squandered great oil and gas wealth, while new concerns involve sectarian violence. The list of saddest countries […]
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Headlines, Rivers, State News
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Port Harcourt – Mr Babalola Ogundana, the Controller, Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Prisons, said on Thursday that wardens under his command were not responsible for the impregnation of female inmates. Ogundana told reporters in an interview in Port Harcourt that the affected expectant female prisoners were pregnant before their imprisonments. Investigation reveals that […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Nigeria Captain Joseph Yobo will play in his sixth Africa Cup of Nations finals after making the final list of 23 released on Wednesday night by Coach Stephen Keshi. This is even as Bright Dike’s name was missing from the list against the expectation of many Nigerians. The 32-year old defender, who started off as […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
(Reuters) – Tiny Cape Verde Islands served notice of their potential at the upcoming African Nations Cup finals by holding heavyweights Nigeria to a goalless draw in a warmup international in Faro, Portugal, on Wednesday. A full-strength Nigeria side, with John Obi Mikel playing the entire 90 minutes, were unable to break down a resilient […]
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Headlines
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
From TONY OSAUZO, Benin A senior lecturer of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has landed in trouble for extorting N100, 000 from a female student . The lecturer (name withheld), who is in the Faculty of Law was arrested by the university’s security personnel and handed over to the police after he allegedly collected the […]
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Headlines, Osun, State News
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
From BAMIGBOLA GBOLAGUNTE, Osogbo No fewer than five goats were yesterday arrested at Dele-Yesa area in Osogbo, the Osun State capital by officials of the state Waste Management Agency (OWMA) for allegedly violating environmental laws. The state Coordinator of the agency, Mr. Henry Ogunbanwo said the goats would be charged to court by the agency […]
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Armed Forces, Headlines
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Mohammed Gambo-Jimeta, yesterday reviewed the state of the nation, lamenting that the government must do more for the security forces. Gambo, who was also National Security Adviser (NSA), said Nigeria needs a strong defence system and increase budget allocations to improve the standard of living. He said: “Let’s for […]
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Abuja (FCT), Headlines, State News
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Six persons were confirmed dead and four injured in an auto crash on the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway on Tuesday, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander in Kogi State, Mr. Garba Mohammed, said in Lokoja the accident occurred in Karara village at 11.10am. He said the crash involved a Toyota Corolla […]
