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I shot DPO to test gun —Robbery suspect

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police, Osun, State News Sunday, October 21st, 2012

What on earth could have given a man the impetus to test a gun on a Divisional Police Officer, leading to the officer’s incapacitation? OLUWATOYIN MALIK reports the escapades and confession of Mutairu Were, a member of a dreaded robbery gang. THE Osun State Police Command recently recorded a victory when it arrested an armed […]

Gov. Okorocha punches Gov. Obi’s aide over seat (No class)

Posted by admin Anambra, Enugu, Governors, Headlines, Imo, State News Sunday, October 21st, 2012

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Saturday punched a protocol officer who refused to allow him sit on a chair reserved for the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, at the 80th birthday celebration of former vice president, Chief Alex Ekwueme, in Enugu. The incident occurred 20 minutes before most of the invited guests […]

Powerful people behind our activities —Arrested vessel hijacker

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, October 21st, 2012

He alleged that one of the top players in the oil industry contacted his gang and gave them the job for an agreed sum of N16m. Other members of the gang arrested were Sola Sama, also known as Michael Babalola or Pere John, and Captain Mike. Blessing advised the Federal Government to look inward in […]

UNIPORT: JTF guns down students killer

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Rivers, State News Sunday, October 21st, 2012

• Arrests three others • Identities of victims revealed by JTF The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Rivers State yesterday shot dead one of the alleged brains behind Thursday’s killing of a student of the University of Port Harcourt and two others at Rumuchakara, Choba, a host community of the institution. Operatives of the JTF, […]

Ondo poll: Soldiers ordered to shoot at anyone armed during Saturday’s guber elections

Posted by admin Headlines, INEC Politics, Ondo, State News, Top Stories Friday, October 19th, 2012

Security has been beefed-up in Ondo state ahead of today’s governorship election across the state even as General Officer Commanding 2nd Division Nigerian Army, Major Gen. Mohammed Abubakar deployed soldiers into the state to provide protection for “voters and electoral officials.” Addressing the men of the 32 Artillery Brigade Akure, Maj. Gen. Abubakar said there […]

Nations Cup: Eagles to camp in Portugal (Camp whereever you want just win)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 19th, 2012

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has disclosed that he plans to stage a training camp for home-based players in Portugal, preparatory to the AFCON.This will be in addition to the training camp most likely in Zimbabwe prior to the Nations Cup in South Africa. “My plan is to have the home-based players for at least […]

Toronto-based Nigerian man dies while trying to smuggle drugs into Canada

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, October 19th, 2012

According to 96.1 WEFM,A Nigerian man dies after several pellets of cocaine burst in his stomach while he was on a Caribbean Airlines flight to Canada. Sampson Omoghan fell ill on the Wednesday flight, forcing it to return to Piarco Airport so that he could be taken to Arima hospital, where he died. […]

Many killed, houses burnt as JTF, trerroists battle

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Kano, State News Friday, October 19th, 2012

KANO (AFP) – Attacks and gun battles between suspected Islamists and security forces in a northeastern town have killed several people and destroyed buildings, residents and authorities said Friday, while unrest also hit another city. Explosions and gunfire shook the city of Potiskum, sparking panic and chaos, from late Thursday, residents and security forces said. […]

Swiss Embassy frustrates Peter Edibe

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 19th, 2012

Nigeria’s joy at having one of its referees being in consideration for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil may be punctured following the continued frustration of Peter Elgam Edibe by the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria. Despite a valid letter from world football-governing body, among other relevant documents that have been provided by the […]

Police arrest 6 suspected assassins

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, October 19th, 2012

Lafia – The police in Nasarawa State said on Thursday that they had arrested six persons suspected belong to a gang of assassins The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Michael Adah,, said the suspects were arrested while they were attempting to kill a businessman in Keana, headquarters of Keana Local Government Area. Parading the suspects, Adah […]