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Bayelsa drags EFCC to court over Alamieyesiegha loot (So it can be re-looted?)

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Headlines, State News Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson | credits: transformationwatch.com Bayelsa State Government has asked an Abuja Federal High Court to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to immediately remit to it the N1.4bn, and another $1.3m recovered from a former governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyesiegha. The suit was filed by one Mr. […]

Bola Ige’s ghost’ll haunt his killers —Son

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Late Chief Bola Ige Son of the late Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, Muyiwa, has said the ghost of his father will continue to haunt those who killed him. Muyiwa is currently the Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development in Osun State. Speaking with journalists […]

PDP can’t win Rivers, Amaechi tells Jonathan

Posted by admin Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers, State News Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration that the PDP will take over Rivers State in the 2015 general elections. President Jonathan had in PDP rallies in Owerri, Lafia, Sokoto and most recently, Minna expressed confidence that the party would regain the five […]

50 gunmen attack Enugu govt house

Posted by admin Enugu, Headlines, State News Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Enugu State Governor, Mr Sullivan Chime | credits: macksonokotie.blogspot.com Security personnel foiled an attempt by about 50 armed men to forcefully gain control of the Enugu State Government House in the early hours of Saturday. Police officers, men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and soldiers were among the security operatives who […]

Disaffection within Niger PDP

Posted by admin Niger, Niger Delta, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), State News Friday, March 7th, 2014

There are mixed fillings within the Niger Peoples Democratic Party as Governor Babangida Aliyu and the senator representing Niger-East senatorial district, Dahiru Kuta, are locked in the battle for the party’s senatorial ticket. The two-term governor appears to be looking for new political forage since the national leadership of the PDP voiced its support […]

Lagos Bar: Where homosexuality thrives

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, March 7th, 2014

Lagos bar There is no doubt that pockets of gay people in the country would be living in fear as a result of a recent law that criminalises homosexuality in Nigeria, with the possibility of 14 years imprisonment. But Saturday PUNCH investigation shows that a bar by the roadside in Agege, Lagos might be offering […]

INEC gives 1,238 laptops to Rivers

Posted by admin Headlines, INEC Politics, Rivers, State News Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers on Tuesday handed over 1,238 laptops to the Rivers State Ministry of Education to boost computer literacy among students. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, said the gesture was aimed at expanding the frontiers of education, especially in ICT. Ikoiwak said the […]

Borno: 35 die in Boko Haram twin attacks

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Boko Haram No fewer than 35 persons were killed after twin bombs exploded in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday. Boko Haram’s wave of terror attacks on people and public institutions has gone up in recent times. The sect on Tuesday attacked Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe State, killing no fewer than 43 pupils. […]

What I expect of my successor, by Fashola

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

BY OLASUNKANMI AKONI LAGOS—Governor Babatunde Fashola, has said he is interested in who succeeds him next year, towards advancing the cause of the state. *Fashola When asked on who he prefers to succeed him, Fashola said: “I prefer a successor that would surpass my achievements in office and advance the cause of Lagos State.” The […]

Death of final year students unsettles UNICAL

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

-Sun BY STANLEY UCHEGBU Death of three final year students has hit the University of Calabar (UNICAL) with a devastating shock. Described as a serial tragedy, Accounting and Linguistic Department lost three students and a lecturer in quick succession during the five months strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Last week, […]