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Car kills UNIABUJA student fleeing from robbers

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, State News Monday, February 20th, 2017

Afeez Hanafi A 200-level undergraduate of the University of Abuja escaped a robbery attack around the main campus on Sunday, only to run into an oncoming vehicle near the school gate. The student of History and Diplomatic Studies, identified simply as Simi Love, was reportedly crushed by the car, and died afterwards at the […]

Sanusi plans law barring poor Kano men from polygamy

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano Monday, February 20th, 2017

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he is on the verge of proposing a law which will restrict poor men in the emirate from marrying many wives. Sanusi said this in Abuja on Sunday at the 50th anniversary of the death of Ambasador Isa Wali, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana who […]

Kaduna airport ready, says officials

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines, Kaduna, State News Saturday, February 18th, 2017

Kaduna International Airport has been rebranded with modern equipment in line with international best standard, Capt. Mohammed Joji, Chairman, Coordinating Committee on Abuja relocation, has said. Joji, who is also the Secretary General, Aircraft Operators in Nigeria, made the remark on Friday after inspecting facilities at the airport. “All the equipment were tested […]

Nigeria in dire need of divine salvation, FG running on lies – Fayose

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called on Nigerians to rise in unison to pray to God to save Nigeria from imminent collapse, lamenting that “Nigeria is in dire need of divine salvation at this critical time.” Ayodele Fayose The governor said […]

Alleged N108bn fraud: EFCC seizes Akpabio’s wife’s school

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Headlines, State News Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Eniola Akinkuotu and Etim Ekpimah A school allegedly belonging to Unoma Akpabio, the wife of the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. It was learnt that the seizure was part of investigation into the former who has been accused of alleged N108bn […]

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Akwa Ibom

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Headlines, State News Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Etim Ekpimah, Uyo Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Roman Catholic priest of Ikot Ekpene Diocese, in Akwa Ibom State, Rev. Father Felix Akpan. It was learnt that Akpan, who is in-charge of St. Michael De Archangel Parish at Ikot Etim in Ukanafun Local Government Area was abducted by yet-to-be identified gunmen along Abak-Ukanafun Road.The priest […]

Gunmen kill over 40 miners in Zamfara

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Zamfara Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

The Police in Zamfara said several people were killed by gunmen suspected to be cattle rustlers at a mining site in Gidan Ardo Village of Bindin district of Maru Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Shehu Muhammad, disclosed this to journalists in Gusau on Tuesday. Mr. Muhammad, however, said […]

Ambode hails Oshiomole, gives university scholarship to two best graduating students

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

…Commission Projects In Edo Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday applauded Governor Oshiomhole for the people-oriented projects commissioned at the twilight of his administration, said the completion of the projects at a time when Nigeria was facing economic challenges was an eloquent display of astute, prudent and visionary leadership. Governor Ambode, who spoke […]

Bayelsa Gov Poll: Dickson floors Sylva at S-Court

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Headlines, State News Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA- The Supreme Court, Tuesday, declined to annul the election of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. In a unanimous decision, a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by Justice Mohammed Tanko, dismissed appeal the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its governorship candidate in the state, Timipre Sylva, lodged […]

132-yr-old woman reveals Oshiomhole’s secret

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

…Why she wants God to take her life …What she did when governor won election By Simon Ebegbulem IYAMHO- MADAM Veronica Uloko, a 132 -year-old super-centenarian from Iyamho community, Etsako clan, Edo State, the hometown of the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has uncovered the secret of the governor’s uncommon boldness and […]