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April 24, 2013

EFCC docks man, 30, for allegedly stealing $4,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, arraigned a 30- year- old man, Benjamin Otuorimo, before an Ikeja High Court, for allegedly stealing $4,000, belonging to Kemud International Company [...]

Change network, retain number as mobile number portability takes off

Nigeria, on Monday, joined other top countries of the world to launch the Mobile Number Portability. The scheme will give Nigerian subscribers the freedom to change from one network to [...]

Siasia storms Champions Planet for Real, Dortmund

Former Super Ea-gles coach Samson Siasia will be the ‘Legend of the Night’ at the Heineken Champions Planet tonight, as guests get the opportunity to interact with him during the [...]

April 23, 2013

Man charged for stealing N3.4m petroleum product

Lagos — A man, Kunle Oyediran, was, Tuesday, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court, sitting in Ikeja, for allegedly receiving stolen petroleum motor spirit, PMS, worth N3.4million, belonging to one [...]

UN WSA award: Nigeria begins search for local talents

Nigeria has begun search for local e-content that has global relevance for the United Nation 2013 world summit award. This year series will be hosted by ICTA, the Information and [...]

Bayern thrash Barca in semi-final first leg

German champions Bayern Munich look set for their second successive Champions League final after thrashing Barcelona 4-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final first leg match in Munich. Read full story on author [...]

‘My Pikin contains contaminant’

A Director of Chemical and Evaluation Research, National Agency for Food Drugs, Administration and Control, NAFDAC, and prosecution witness, yesterday, told a Federal High Court sitting Lagos, that laboratory an*lysis [...]

Housewife docked for false information in Lagos

A 45-year- old woman, Mrs Eucharia Onuorah has been arraigned before an Isolo Magistrate’s court for allegedly claiming that a young man, Daniel Chile raped her in their Mushin home. [...]

HP restates commitment to transform server market

At the unveiling of Odyssey, a project to redefine the future of mission-critical computing last week in Lagos, HP has restated its commitment to transform the server market. Read full [...]

Rescue workers battle to reach Baga bloodbath site

Rescue workers on Tuesday struggled to reach a remote town where the military was restricting access after fierce clashes that killed 187 people, as a regional governor ordered a massive [...]

Madrid have to win European Cup – Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted winning the Champions League is all that matters for the Spanish giants ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final first leg away to Borussia Dortmund. Read [...]

Dell introduces Intel-powered tablet for healthcare

Committed to using technology to drive healthcare sector in the 21st century knowledge society, one of the leading computer manufacturers, Dell, has embarked on a transformation agenda with the launch [...]

Kidnap of Syrian bishops sparks global concern

The kidnapping of two Syrian bishops, reportedly by Chechen fighters, sparked international concern on Tuesday, as rebels battled regime and Hezbollah forces in Homs province, a watchdog said. Read full [...]

JTF operatives invade criminal hideouts in Azuzuama community

The riverside town of Azuzuama in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State was Monday night thrown into confusion following the invasion of the community by operatives of the [...]

How Van Persie treble fired United to 20th title

Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday. [...]

Yobe loses N700m annually to illegal tree felling

Damaturu – Gum Arabic Farmers and Marketers Association in Yobe said over N700 million worth of gum arabic trees and the product were lost annually to firewood poachers in the [...]

Watch top Bundesliga goals as Bayern play Barcelona

As Bayern Munich take on Barcelona tonight, we bring you highlights of  matches played in Bundesliga league over the weekend and yesterday as well as top goals scored during the matches. Enjoy!!! [...]

Threatening letter, powder sent to S. Korea minister

South Korea’s defence minister on Tuesday received a package containing a threatening letter and some suspicious powder which was later found to be flour, his spokesman said. Read full story [...]

Scores rendered homeless as fuel tanker fire razes buildings in Ibadan

No fewer than 12 buildings were completely destroyed Monday night when fire broke out after a fuel tanker spilled its contents and subsequently caught fire in Ibadan. Read full story [...]

Two sisters hack brother to death in Calabar

TWO sisters (names withheld) have been detained by the Police in Calabar, Cross River State for allegedly hacking their eldest brother, Kokoette Effiom Effiong, to death. Read full story on [...]

Hoodlums invade church after 2-yr-old boy died in septic tank

TIMELY intervention of Mobile policemen in Akure, the Ondo state capital, last Sunday saved a Pastor from being lynched and his church set ablaze by some hoodlums protesting the death [...]

APGA: Umeh writes Jega, protests Awka convention

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has petitioned Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, over the conduct of national convention by agents of the Anambra State governor, [...]

April 22, 2013

Soldier, widower killed as gunmen abduct monarch in Rivers

A soldier was, Sunday night, shot dead along with a widower by unknown armed men who kidnapped Chief Emmanuel Obisike Eche, Eze Ochialiri II, the paramount ruler of Rumuji community [...]