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Keshi soft-pedals on Enyeama over Liberia draw

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi may have softened his criticism of goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama over the 2-2 draw between Nigeria and Liberia last Saturday in Monrovia. Impeccable dressing room source at the Samuel Doe Stadium confirmed that Keshi lashed out at the Israel-based goalkeeper for his poor reaction which led to Liberia’s goals and striker […]

Beautify your premises or go to jail – Lagos

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it was now mandatory for occupiers of houses in the state to beautify the perimeter areas of their buildings. The government said a violation of this would attract N250, 000 or the amount the state would incur if it decides to carry out the beautification, or six months […]

Begin process to recover Alamieyeseigha’s loot – SERAP

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Headlines, State News Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

A rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has asked the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, SAN, to commence steps to recover $401,931 forfeited in the United States by former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. The US Department of Justice had on June 28, 2012, obtained a forfeiture judgment over the […]

Police’ll restore peace to North soon – IGP

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar has assured Nigerians that the prevailing security challenge facing some part of the northern states of the country will soon be over. Abubakar, however, lamented the shortage of equipment for his officers and men to confront the security challenges facing the nation. The IGP said this when […]

Court orders Uba, Achigbu’s probe over Ibori’s money

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Abuja Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Muhammed Abubakar, to conduct an investigation on Senator Andy Uba and a businessman, Chibuike Achigbu, over the controversial $15m cash allegedly to be given to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as bribe by former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori. A statement […]

Northern phone users may experience six months service disruptions

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, September 10th, 2012

Following last week’s attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in some northern states, the operators have said subscribers may experience disruptions to services in the affected areas, DAYO OKETOLA writes Millions of mobile telephone subscribers in the northern states of Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe and Kano may have to contend with network outages or very poor services […]

Robbers invade Lagos, kill 3 policemen, civilian

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Nigerian Police, State News Sunday, September 9th, 2012

10, 2012 by Sesan Olufowobi, Eniola Akinkuotu and Temitayo Famutimi 52 Comments Armed robbers, numbering about 12, robbed in different parts of Lagos State on Sunday killing three policemen and a commercial bus driver. One of the policemen and the driver, who were killed at the PWD area of Ikeja by the rampaging robbers, were […]

Patience Jonathan to return before September ending

Posted by admin First Ladies, Headlines, Patience Jonathan Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Patience Jonathan is expected back in the country before the end of September ahead of Nigeria’s 52nd Independence anniversary. Patience is said to be hospitalised at the Horst Schmidt Klinik in Wiesbaden, Germany. While a section of the media said she underwent surgery for appendicitis, some others said she was being treated for food poisoning. […]

ORANMIYAN FESTIVAL CONTROVERSY: Alaafin dares Ooni

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Sunday, September 9th, 2012

By OLA AJAYI, IBADAN AS the controversy over the celebration of Oranmiyan deity rages between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and the people of Ile-Ife in Osun State, the monarch has decided to go on with the celebration irrespective of the disapproval from Ile-Ife. Though, Alaafin has decided to keep mum over the […]

Imoke promises best-ever World Mountain Championships

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, Sports, State News, Track & Field Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Cross River state Governor,senator Liyel Imoke says his state is ready to organise the best-ever world mountain running championships that will serve as benchmark for future championships. Imoke made this pledge following the award of the hosting right to Obudu Ranch Resort for the 30th World Mountain Running Association Championship which will hold in 2014. […]