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Two killed, many injured in fresh Borno explosion

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Thursday, May 12th, 2016

BY NDAHI MARAMAS MAIDUGURI – A heavy explosion has rocked the busy Musa Usman Secretariat main Gate in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The incident took place at about 11:40am Thursday, left two dead and scores injured sources said. The area has since been condoned off by military troops and men of the Civilian JTF. […]

2019: I’m qualified to be Vice President if… – Fayose (Which politican will have a loud mouth like Fayose as running mate?)

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has said that he was qualified to run for the office of the Vice President in 2019, if it is the will of God. Fayose, who was reacting to reports that he was billed to be picked as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, running mate to Senator Alimodu Sheriff in the […]

BREAKING: Gunmen attack Rivers judiciary complex, kill two

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary, Rivers, State News Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Tunji Aramide Ibrahim Uwais, son of a former Chief Justice of the Federation, Mohammed Uwais, who joined the Islamic terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria was reportedly killed near Aleppo, in Syria. He died after an airstrike was carried out by the United States targeting known ISIS camps, according to a report by […]

Mob lynches armed robber for killing Lagos OPC leader

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, May 6th, 2016

Samson Folarin All hell broke loose on Wednesday on Olaleye Street, in the Iponri area of Lagos State, after an armed robber shot dead a leader of the Oodua People’s Congress, Sanjo Akintoye, during a failed attack. PUNCH Metro learnt that the robber, who came on a motorcycle with another suspect, expended his bullets on […]

Attack on dep gov: Edo APC appeals to Presidency

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Edo, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Attack on dep gov: Edo APC appeals to Presidency — 4th May 2016 THE Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the national leadership of the party and the presidency to wade into what it described as “ugly trend in the ongoing campaign ahead the governorship primary in the state. In […]

Give-Back: U.S Group donates to students in Eket communities

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Headlines, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Give-Back: U.S Group Donates To Students In Eket Communities Students of Eket Modern High School, Ekpene Obo and its Primary School counterpart, Qua Iboe Church Primary School, Ekpene Obo, all in Esit Eket and that of Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket and pupils of St. Gregory Primary School, Ikot Ebok all in Eket Local Government […]

Mayhem, as Edo Speaker, deputy are impeached

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Mayhem, as Edo Speaker, deputy are impeached — 4th May 2016 … I remain Speaker –Edoror From Tony Osauzo, Benin THE 11-months-speakership of Victor Edoror on the Edo State House of Assembly ended yesterday, following his impeachment along with his deputy, Bright Osayande. Edoror did not, however, go down without putting up a fight, as suspected thugs allegedly […]

Lagos records first successful bone bridge surgery in West Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Health, Lagos, State News Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Lagos records first successful bone bridge surgery in West Africa — 4th May 2016 • Ambode nominates ex-CJ to replace retired LASIEC chairman Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in December 2015 carried out the first successful Bone Bridge Surgery in West Africa as well as successful Cochlear Implant surgeries on three deaf patients without the […]

Oba of Benin dies (RIP)

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Friday, April 29th, 2016

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, is dead. His death was announced by the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole in a statement. “Our hearts are heavy, laden with pains and grief, at the announcement of the passing on to glory of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of […]

Ondo guber: APC will send PDP packing –Imolehin

Posted by admin Headlines, Ondo, State News Friday, April 29th, 2016

Ondo guber: APC will send PDP packing –Imolehin — 29th April 2016 Tunde Imolehin is a well-known architect, environmentalist, media personality and politician. He is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with INIABASI OYOK, he bares his mind on various issues including the Change Agenda of the Buhari administration plus his […]