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Robbers kill two in P’Harcourt raid

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Police in Rivers State said on Wednesday two persons were killed and a policeman injured by suspected armed robbers in Port Harcourt. Spokesman for the police in the state, Mr. Ben Ugwuegbulam, said in Port Harcourt the robbery took place between 8am and 9am along the Isaac Boro Park flyover in the city. He said […]

Anozie wins gold No.6 for Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Thursday, September 6th, 2012

September 6, 2012 by Kazeem Busari 18 Comments Powerlifter Grace Anozie added yet another gold to Nigeria’s growing haulage at the London 2012 Paralympics after beating seven other contestants in the women’s +82.5kg class at the ExCel centre on Wednesday. Team Nigeria is still 12th in the medals ranking with six gold, five silver and […]

Chief, two others kill friend for ritual

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Aborisade, Akure. 44 Comments The Ondo State Police Command is investigating three individuals in the state for allegedly killing their childhood friend for ritual. Our correspondent learnt that the suspects are, Chief Babatunde Olumofe; a worker of 7up Bottling Company Limited, Ijora, Lagos State, Mr. Sunday Akeju; and another man identified simply as Eso. The […]

Picture: Jonathan visits Eagles, wants Liberia beaten

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, September 6th, 2012

via Punch, President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday urged the Super Eagles to work towards success in their game in Moronvia on Saturday. The national team are billed to slug it out with the Lone Star of Liberia in a qualifying match for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. They are currently undergoing […]

We’ll beat Liberia -Moses (Beat them first b/4 bragging)

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, September 6th, 2012

The battle of Monrovia has taken added value with the Presidents of Nigeria and Liberia backing their teams strongly to win the match on Saturday. Super Eagles stars of Victor Moses and Efe Ambrose on Wednesday said they were not worried by the campaign launched by Liberia’s President Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson, to help the […]

North: Terrorists bomb MTN, Glo, Airtel base stations

Posted by admin Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Headlines, Kano, State News, Yobe Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Telecoms services were on Wednesday disrupted in Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe and Kano states following the bombing of telecoms base stations by suspected terrorists. Our correspondent gathered that base stations belonging to MTN, Globacom, Airtel might have been affected in the multiple attacks that jolted Borno, Bauchi, Yobe and Gombe states. Experts, who described […]

Concerns as fraudsters move into bureau de change business

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 6th, 2012

For those who have their dollars or other foreign currencies to convert to the Nigerian currency, being duped is now a major concern in Lagos as touts parading themselves as bureau de change operators are on the prowl. PUNCH Metro investigation showed that the fraudulent operators could be found in many bureau de change […]

Tears, sorrow as fire guts Ibadan market

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Traders at Labaowo Market, Ogunpa, in Ibadan North West Local Government of Oyo State were on Wednesday thrown into confusion and sorrow when a section of the market was razed by fire. Wailings of the traders generated emotions as little could be done to salvage some of their belongings. It was learnt by our […]

Cynthia: Police recover 50 nude pictures

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Eniola Akinkuotu 316 Comments Cynthia and the suspects. | credits: Police detectives at the Area E Command, Lagos have said Cynthia Osokogu’s killers took pictures while sexually assaulting her. The Area Commander, Damian Okoro, said, “The pictures are contained in a recovered black Compaq 610 laptop belonging to Nwabufor Okwuomo, one of the suspects who […]

Nigeria demanded everything from us – USA coach

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

USA won their way into a third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over 2010 finalists Nigeria in Tokyo. Goals midway through either half from Morgan Brian and Kealia Ohai proved enough for the two-time champions to see off the hitherto unbeaten Africans and set up a decider against holders Germany. […]