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Bianca’s lawyer warns Ojukwus over properties

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines Sunday, September 9th, 2012

By TONY EDIKE THE silent war over the management of some properties belonging to Ojukwu Transport Limited, OTL, has taken another dimension as the wife of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, through her lawyer, has insisted that the estate management agent, allegedly appointed by her late husband, Mr. Emmanuel Omuojine […]

Cynthia: ‘Why body was not released’

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, September 9th, 2012

By Jide Ajani and Emma Nnadozie Fresh facts which emerged Saturday on why the corpse of the late Cynthia Osokogu, allegedly murdered in July by friends she met on Facebook, was not released to the parents for burial on Friday point to the fact that autopsy was yet to be concluded, Sunday Vanguard can reveal. […]

Ideye thumbs up home-based Eagles

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Dynamo Kyiv forward, Brown Ideye has voiced his sentiments regarding domestically-based talent in the Nigerian squad that faced Liberia in a 2013 Africa Nations Cup qualifier in Monrovia yesterday. Eleven players based in Nigeria were included in the side that battled Liberia in a first leg, final round Afcon qualifier and Ideye says he is […]

Nigeria already late for Rio 2016 Olympics — Ekeji

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, September 9th, 2012

London- Nigeria is already late in beginning its preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to be hosted by Brazil, an official of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said. Patrick Ekeji, the NSC Director-General, said this at a reception hosted by Dr Dalhatu Tafida, the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, on Saturday in London. […]

Nation’s cup qualifiers: Nigeria plays 2-2 with Liberia

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Abuja – Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday in Monrovia were held to a 2-2 draw by the Lone Stars of Liberia in the first leg of the final round of the 2013 Nations Cup qualifier. Omega Roberts of the Lone Stars opened scoring in the seventh minute of the encounter and added a second […]

My life with Ojukwu -Bianca

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, September 8th, 2012

From PETRUS OBI, Enugu Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, widow of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recently traditionally ended her six months mourning. In an exclusive interview with our reporter in Enugu, Mrs. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was recently appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, opened up on her marriage to the late Ikemba Nnewi. She recalled memorable moments with her […]

SHAN GEORGE ‘I am not dating Mikel Obi’

Posted by admin Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, September 8th, 2012

By Ekerete Udoh Shan George knows she is cannon for controversies and is unapologetic about it. Recently, she was quoted to have said that most married Nollywood actresses are not faithful to their husbands, that they keep numerous lovers. that allegation was said to have rankled a number of her colleagues who felt scandalized by […]

Israel begins mass deportation of Nigerians

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Saturday, September 8th, 2012

In what looks like a crackdown on immigrants in their country, Israel has started a massive deportation of Africans comprising mainly Nigerians in what they called ‘operation clean up’. In the last few weeks no fewer than 50 Nigerians have been deported from the middle east country for reasons ranging from what they termed illegal […]

I was almost smoked alive – rescued Bayelsa monarch

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Headlines, State News Saturday, September 8th, 2012

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa He never believed he would come out alive from the hands of his captors who whisked him away from the comfort of his palace at mainland Ikarama in the old Yenagoa council area. But he was dumped far away in the mangrove swamp on the Atlantic fringe of Bayelsa State. For […]

Kaduna: The problems with Yakowa’s pursuit of peace, unity & devt

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News Saturday, September 8th, 2012

By Luka Binniyat According to Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, his agenda is a simple, but tough one – Peace, Unity and Development (PUD). And in the areas of the Development (D), his supporters are saying that he has genuine reason to beat his chest so far. Recently, a happy motley throng of thousands […]