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Isaac Boro reburial and Bayelsa governorship race

Posted by admin Bayelsa, State News Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

hough Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, is yet to make public his intension to seek a second term, many see his administration’s decision to rebury the late Ijaw nationalist, Major Isaac Boro, in Yenagoa, as a precursor to a declaration, writes SIMON UTEBOR The reburial of the exhumed remains of Niger Delta icon, Isaac Adaka […]

Blasts in Kaduna, Borno, Osun

Posted by admin Borno, Kaduna, Osun, State News Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima and an injured victim of Maiduguri Monday Market explosion…on Tuesday | credits: Borno State Government. A suicide bomber, suspected to be a member of the terrorist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, early on Tuesday detonated an Improvised Explosive Device at the popular Maiduguri Monday Market, killing no fewer than 17 persons. […]

Boko Haram kills 48, burns churches near Chibok

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Latest Politics, State News Monday, June 30th, 2014

Insurgents on Sunday launched attacks on three villages near Chibok in Borno State, setting ablaze five churches and killing no fewer than 48. In the offensive, which was said to have lasted for about four hours, the terrorists attacked churches during Sunday worship, shot at worshippers and set the church buildings ablaze. A resident said, […]

We don’t know where Chibok girls are – US

Posted by admin American Politics, Borno, Latest Politics, State News Monday, June 30th, 2014

The United States said on Friday it had decreased its surveillance flights in the search for the about 219 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, but added that the overall effort was unchanged due to more flights by other countries. It stated that it had no idea of the location of the girls, noting however that […]

Mixed feelings persist over emergency rule in Adamawa

Posted by admin Adamawa, Headlines, State News Monday, June 30th, 2014

NyakoEMMANUEL ANDE writes on the mixed bag of comments by various political actors and residents, on the lingering emergency rule in Adamawa State. THE state of emergency declared in the three northeastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe has been on for one year, but has since been extended after an approval granted by both […]

Reps may take over Edo Assembly

Posted by admin Edo, House, Legislature, State News Monday, June 30th, 2014

MEMBERS of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives have warned the factional lawmakers in the state Assembly that the National Assembly could to take over their legislative activities if they fail to resolve the three-weeks old crisis. In a statement to newsmen in Benin City Sunday, the House […]

48 feared killed in attack on churches near Chibok

Posted by admin Borno, Headlines, State News Monday, June 30th, 2014

Abubakar-Shekau-Boko-Haram-leader• APC condemns Abuja, Bauchi blasts • Urges fresh strategy against terror FRESH violence in Borno State claimed about 48 lives Sunday as suspected Boko Haram insurgents armed with explosives invaded many churches in villages near Chibok. Besides, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the terrorist attacks on Abuja and Bauchi that killed at […]

110 victims of Kaduna attacks get mass burial

Posted by admin Headlines, Kaduna, State News Friday, June 27th, 2014

By Luka Binniyat KADUNA— NO fewer than 110 victims of Monday and Tuesday’s killings in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State were, yesterday, given mass burial. Chairman of the local government, Mr. Emmanuel Adamu confirmed this development in a telephone interview with Vanguard. The National Chairman of Ninzom Progressive Youth, Mr. Bezard Wuyah, who […]

Imo 2015: My plans, prospects and preparations – Chris Anyanwu, Imo guber aspirant

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, Top Stories Friday, June 27th, 2014

Broadcast journalist and politician, Senator Chris Anyanwu was a refreshing face on Nigerian television in the early eighties with her unique reportage of the National Assembly, and subsequently, her gripping narratives of the dynamics of the international energy market. Trained in American journalism schools, Anyanwu following her days at the NTA and stint as Commissioner […]

15 men gang rape 16-yr-old girl in Rivers

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Friday, June 27th, 2014

By JIMITOTA ONOYUME PORT HARCOURT — POLICE have arrested members of a 15-man gang that allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Gbuga area of Ogbunabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The state Police Commissioner, Mr Tunde Ogunsakin, told newsmen, yesterday, at the Police headquarters in Port Harcourt that the girl allegedly attended a party organised in […]