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No reliable data on Nigeria’s poverty rate – World Bank

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, United Nations Thursday, October 4th, 2012

The World Bank has said there is no reliable data with which to correctly measure the decline or increase in Nigeria’s poverty rate. In a video press conference to mark the release of Africa’s Pulse, an analysis of issues shaping the continent’s economic future, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for the African region, Mr. Shanta […]

Okah’s wife planned to kidnap Angolan envoy – Witness

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, October 4th, 2012

Another prosecution witness on Thursday said Henry Okah gave instructions for the October 1, 2010, twin car bombings in Abuja. The witness said he was a member of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta having joined the group in 2006. The third prosecution witness, who simply introduced himself as Stanley at the ongoing […]

Varsity student, others arrested for Internet scam, robbery

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, October 4th, 2012

SUSPECTED bank robbers and a fraudster, Nurudeen Oyeniyi, were on Thursday paraded by the Oyo State Police command. Twenty-three year Oyeniyi, a 300-level Mass Communication student of Lead City University, Ibadan, was arrested for allegedly defrauding some foreigners of millions of dollars. The suspect, who confirmed his involvement in Internet fraud, told the police that […]

We ‘re facing the consequences of leaving the path of sanity – Ciroma

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, October 4th, 2012

BY HENRY UMORU Mallam Adamu Ciroma, 78, a journalist, administrator, politician and leader is a very strong voice for the North. He was appointed Governor of the the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1976 and served as Minister of Industry, later Agriculture and then Finance. As a politician, in 1979, he was one of the […]

Ogun traditional rulers exchange blows

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

From MOSHOOD ADEBAYO, Abeokuta The Nigeria Police Division in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State was turned into a boxing arena on Tuesday when two traditional rulers engaged each other in fisticuffs over disagreement on a cultural festival. The two traditional rulers involved in what many have described as desecration of the Yoruba […]

Produce N191bn Ibru forfeit, court orders CBN

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

By CHIMA TITUS NWOKOJI A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria yesterday morning ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), to declare the total cash and properties recovered from the former Chief Executive Officer of Oceanic Bank, Mrs.Cecilia Ibru, within 72 hours. The court also ordered that the apex bank should declare the […]

I thought the killers would come for us next – Lecturer who witnessed Mubi massacre

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

The unfortunate incident of Monday night in the second largest town in Adamawa State, Mubi was an experience you cannot wish even your worst enemy. As a lecturer in one of the many educational institutions in Mubi, the previous three months in Mubi, which were marked with spontaneous shootings and bombings made life difficult. The […]

Why we killed Lagos bizman – Kidnappers

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

BY ALBERT AKPOR & EVELYN USMAN LAGOS— The Police, yesterday, paraded suspected killers of a Lagos businessman, Mr. Odidi Nweze with the kingpin of the gang giving chilling details on why they killed their victim. Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Manko, who paraded the suspects told anxious journalists that the eight suspects, including a woman, […]

Beat Eagles, get N47m, say Liberian President

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

When the Super Eagles take on the Lone Star of Liberia in the final round of 2013 AFCONqualifier on October 13 in Calabar, the Nigerians will be facing a highly motivated side. The Liberian President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf who is the chief Patron of the Lone Star has approved a $150,000 US Dollars (N23.7m) bonus for […]

INEC, US agency train 42,000 party agents

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, INEC Politics Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

FOURTY-two thousand two hundred party agents on Tuesday began training ahead of of the October 20 Ondo State governorship election. The training is being jointly organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission and United States-based International Republican Institute. The participants, drawn from the 13 political parties that will take part in the election, are expected […]