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Forbes ranks Nigeria as 20th saddest place to live in the world

Posted by admin 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 […]

Warders not responsible for pregnancies in P/ Harcourt prison, says Controller (Are you sure?)

Posted by admin 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 […]

Nations Cup: Bright Dike out as Keshi releases final list

Posted by admin 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 […]

Cape Verde hold Nigeria to draw

Posted by admin 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 […]

UNIBEN lecturer caught in the act

Posted by admin 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 […]

5 goats arrested in Osun- To be charged to court

Posted by admin 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 […]

Ex-IGP Gambo-Jimeta laments state of military

Posted by admin 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 […]

Six killed in Abuja crash

Posted by admin 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 […]

Daniel loses bid to stop land fraud charges

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

An Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta on Tuesday struck out an application by former Governor Gbenga Daniel, seeking the quashing of the land fraud charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Daniel is facing 38 counts of stealing, fraudulent conversion of public lands and diversion of funds, among others in […]

NEMA trains 154,000 disaster managers

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Mohammed Sani-Sidi, said in Kaduna on Tuesday that the agency would train over 154,000 volunteers corps to be integrated into community resilience groups across the country. The NEMA boss, who decried the high level of disaster in Nigeria, noted that it became imperative for the agency to set […]