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Tackling rape and sexual abuse in Osun

The incidence of rape has assumed a frightening proportion in recent times. TUNDE ODESOLA  X-rays this sad development in Osun and Oyo states  Rape has assumed a frightening dimension across the country in recent times, questioning the soundness of the human mind and its ability to cope with emerging challenges. A study conducted by a […]

Joblessness: ‘Some ex-militants trained abroad are complaining’

The Chairman, Ijaw Youth Council in the Western Region, Preye Okaba, speaks with CHUX OHAI about issues affecting national security and the Niger Delta  How do you react to the recent purported talks between the Federal Government and Boko Haram? I don’t see anything bad in it. Considering the tension and insecurity generated by persistent […]

Yoruba National Assembly Communique

Text of the communique from the Yoruba Assembly held at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan, Oyo State — 30 August 2012 Representatives of various political parties, sub-ethnic groups of the Yoruba of Nigeria, professional and vocational groups, at a PAN-YORUBA CONFERENCE to which the following categories of eminent Yoruba personalities were invited:All former […]

N5000 note: Civil groups prepare for mass protest

99 Comments | credits: Civil society groups have started mobilising their members in preparation for a mass protest, should the Central Bank of Nigeria insist on implementing the planned currency review. Leaders of some of the groups, who spoke to SUNDAY PUNCH, said they had started meeting to examine the issue and to devise the […]

Picture: Suspect hides cocaine in roasted chicken

September 2, 2012 by Allwell Okpi  Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an auto technician, Vincent Chinweuwa, for allegedly hiding 2.655kg of cocaine hidden inside roasted chicken. The seizure was made at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos during the inward clearance of passengers on a Turkish Airline flight from Sao […]

  Worried by violations of the rules of engagement by security operatives in dealing with civilian population during disturbances, the Federal Government has sent a bill to the National Assembly for a law that will punish offenders in concert with international law. The bill forbids unjustifiable attacks against civilian population. Offences punishable include rape, torture, […]

FG designates Anambra oil producing state

August 31, 2012  by Emmanuel Obe and Olalekan Adetayo Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi | credits: History was made on Thursday when the Federal Government announced that Anambra State had joined the list of oil bearing states in the country. The announcement was made by President Goodluck Jonathan while inaugurating Orient Petroleum’s Anambra River Production […]

Mikel, Moses set for Super Cup history

August 31, 2012  by Pius Ayinor Victor Moses | credits: Mikel Obi and his compatriot Victor Moses are in Monaco, France where they hope to emulate former Nigerian star Celestine Babayaro by helping Chelsea win the UEFA Super Cup inside the Stade Louis II. While Mikel is already an established member of the Stamford Bridge […]

Obasanjo still fighting Eedris (the rapper) over Nigeria jaga jaga song (is Nigeria still not jaga jaga)

Eedris Abdulkareem | credits: About 10 years after ebullient rapper, Eedris Abdukareem, released a song titled Nigeria Jaga jaga, former President Olusegun Obasanjo is still angry with him. Obasanjo had  hit back at the artiste when the album was freshly released, with some people quoting him as saying it was the singer’s father’s house that […]

Protesting lawyers shut NBA Abuja conference

Protesting lawyers, Thursday, shut the main entrance into the  Abuja International Conference Centre, venue of the on-going  Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, annual general conference. The protest, which lasted over two hours threw the entrance into conference venue and adjouring areas into confusion. The lawyers, who were protesting against 500 percent hike in conference fees since […]