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Navy intercepts 17 vessels for illegal activities

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Saturday, November 17th, 2012

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba, on Saturday said the Nigerian Navy had intercepted 17 vessels in the Niger-Delta which indulged in illegal maritime activities. Ezeoba said this in Port Harcourt while briefing newsmen at the end of a joint sea military exercise code-named “Operation FARAUTA” which means hunting. He said 17 […]

What president Obama’s success means to Nigeria

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, November 17th, 2012

The election of Barack Obama as the first black president remains huge to African Americans and to a large extent to Africans in America. His recent re-election speaks volume to the fact that majority of Americans consider his program in his first term more than enough to reward him with another term. However, some of […]

Police Affairs Ministry owes contractors N7.4 billion

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, November 17th, 2012

Aggrieved contractors on Tuesday invaded the ministry of police of affairs to protest unpaid contracts estimated at N7.4 billion. The contractors lamented that the ministry owe them for contracts done since 2005 even as they vowed a showdown with the officials of the ministry. During the Tuesday’s protest, the contractors invaded the office of the […]

In Texas, Nigerian woman convicted of murder in daycare fire incident

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Saturday, November 17th, 2012

In Texas, Nigerian woman convicted of murder in day care fire Recall the Nigerian woman, Jessica Tata, owner of a day care center in Texas, USA where four kids died, and three others seriously injured in a fire that gutted her day care center? Authority said that last year, Jessica Tata, 24, carelessly left hot […]

It’s hard to justify that Jonathan hasn’t visited Borno – Commissioner

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Friday, November 16th, 2012

Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs in Borno State, Inuwa Bwala | credits: The Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs in Borno State, Inuwa Bwala, tells OLUSOLA FABIYI the major security problems confronting the state What is the security situation in Borno State now because there are reports that many companies have folded up? […]

Israel to Hold Fire in Egypt Premier’s Gaza Visit

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, November 16th, 2012

Israeli soldiers ride on top of an armoured personal carrier close to the Israel Gaza Border, southern Israel AP Israel offered to suspend its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday during a brief visit by Egypt’s premier there if militants refrain from firing rockets at Israel, an official said, the first possible break […]

Former Supreme Court Justice Kayode Eso is dead

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Friday, November 16th, 2012

Justice Kayode Eso Former Supreme Court Justice, Kayode Eso is dead. He died Friday morning in a hospital in London A statement announcing his passing away released by his family said: “With Glory to Almighty God we wish to announce the peaceful passing on of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother the Justice […]

Boko Haram: Caring for the Bereaved

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines Friday, November 16th, 2012

Though there appears to be no end in sight to the attacks and devastation left behind by Boko Haram on homes in Borno State, but there is someone who cares and gives succour to the bereaved, writes Michael Olugbode The grief showed on their faces. All Afternoon they gathered to be consoled. One woman had […]

200-yr-old Iroko tree kills 2, injures 8

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

A controversial 200-year-old Iroko tree at the market square at Ifite-Dunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, fell, leaving two persons dead. Also, eight people that got injured in the incident were said to be receiving treatment in hospitals in the town. The Iroko tree was said to be the abode of […]

Obama’s re-election: Texas gov disagrees with secession plan

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

An appeal calling on the federal government to allow Texas to “withdraw from the United States of America” following President Barack Obama’s re-election doesn’t have the support of the Lone Star State’s governor, his office said in a statement, on Tuesday. “Governor (Rick) Perry believes in the greatness of our Union and nothing should be […]