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I thought my son would succeed me — Grief-stricken Falae

Posted by admin Headlines, Ondo, State News Saturday, October 5th, 2013

Chief Olu Falae | credits: Sunday Aborisade A former Secretary to the Federal Government, Chief Olu Falae, has said he lost a political successor in his son, Deji, who died in the ill-fated Associated Airline on Thursday. Deji, who was the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, led the state government’s […]

18 die in another River Niger tragedy

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger, State News Saturday, October 5th, 2013

Barely six days after a boat mishap on River Niger claimed several lives in Malale village in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, another mishap has occurred leaving no fewer than 18 persons dead. According eyewitness, the accident occurred when a boat conveying people from Kokoli to Ulakami capsized at about 4pm. The passengers […]

Plane Crash: Agagu’s casket recovered intact

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines, Ondo, State News Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

The casket, bearing the corpse of the Ondo State former governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has been recovered by rescue agencies at the site of the Associated Airlines plane, which crashed in Lagos on Thursday morning. The casket was intact as of the time of recovery. The only casket on board the plane, which was supposedly […]

Plane carrying the body of ex Ondo gov., Agagu, crashes, 13 confirmed dead (Agagu dies twice)

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines, Lagos, National Politics, State News, Top Stories Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

A plane carrying 20 people has crashed shortly after take-off from Lagos airport in Nigeria, officials say. A rescue operation is ongoing. At least 13 people are known to have died and several more of those on board were injured. The Associated Airlines plane was bound for Akure, which lies about 140 miles […]

FG Promises Enhanced Cargo Clearance At Ports

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

The Federal Government yesterday promised to install the necessary technology to ensure prompt clearance of goods at the ports. Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello made the promise in Lagos at a meeting with terminal operators, clearing agents and service providers. Bello said that it was regular human contact that had contributed […]

Navy Destroys 60 Illegal Refineries

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Niger Delta, Rivers, State News Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

The Nigerian Navy says it has destroyed over 60 illegal refineries and barges in Rivers State within the last six months. The Commander, NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Duja E. Effedua disclosed this while briefing journalists on the achievements of his Command at NNS Conference Hall, Rumuolumeni near Port Harcourt last Wednesday. Commodore Effedua said that the […]

Yobe massacre one too many, says Tinubu

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Yobe Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

•‘Nigeria is under attack” Former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday reflected on the killing of over 40 students by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State. He described it a “one massacre too many” In a statement from his media office, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader said “Nigeria is under attack.” The […]

Governor Fashola’s apology

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

By Sabella Abidde (sabidde@yahoo.com) As the summer of 2013 was coming to a close, Governor Babatunde Fashola was accused by his Anambra State counterpart, Peter Obi, of “deporting” Nigerians of Igbo extraction back to their native Anambra. At the time the alleged “deportation” occurred, Obi did not see it fit to contact and lodge complaints […]

No security at Yobe college site of Boko Haram massacre

Posted by segun Boko Haram, Headlines, State News, Yobe Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Authorities in Nigeria say there was no security protection at an agricultural college where up to 50 students were shot dead as they slept on Sunday. The students were killed by suspected Islamist gunmen in their dormitory in Yobe state, north-eastern Nigeria. Official Abdullahi Bego told the BBC the government and military would work […]

Nigerians have failed Nigerians – Gov. Obi

Posted by segun Anambra, Headlines, State News Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

BY VINCENT UJUMADU AWKA- ANAMBRA State governor, Mr. Peter Obi has charged Nigerians to seek divine intervention to tackle the various challenges confronting the country. Speaking at an inter-denominational church service to mark the 53rd Independence anniversary of the country at Women Development Centre, Awka, Governor Obi regretted that Nigerians have failed the country in […]