26 people killed in early monsoon
Heavy rains lashed parts of north India Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, as the annual monsoon covered the country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, [...]
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June 17, 2013
Former SSS Boss Says Boko Haram Will Be Phased Out ‘Gradually’
A former director of the State Security Service, Mr Mike Ejiofor, has said that Nigerians should give the Federal Government the support it needs to combat terrorism in the country. [...]
PHCN earmarks N167m for upgrade of power generation in Kebbi
The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) has earmarked N167 million for the upgrade of electricity supply to Zuru Emirate in Kebbi. The post PHCN earmarks N167m for upgrade of [...]
Delta State: Auditor General Accused Of Falsifying Documents To Evade Retirement
By SaharaReporters, New York Several sources in Delta State told SaharaReporters that Ms. Brown Mary Njokanma, the auditor general for local governments, is causing tension in the civil service over [...]
JTF denies circulation of Boko Haram threat letters
The men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) a.k.a ‘Operation Restore Order’ in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital yesterday denied the purported letters/ leaflets being circulated by suspected Boko Haram [...]
Yobe: JTF In Five Hour Gunfight With Boko Haram
Residents of Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, have reported what they believe to have been a gun battle between security forces and members of the Boko Haram, which lasted for [...]
“The Church must stand up”: Labaran Maku calls for a revival at Nasarawa church
Mr. Labaran Maku, Minister of Information MEDIA STATEMENT Minister of Information Mr. Labaran Maku has called on Christian Leaders in Nasarawa State to rise up against the emerging trend of [...]
N3.6bn fraud: Spanish contractor drags Imo govt, partner to EFCC
A Spanish contractor, Mr Jose Lopez-Pepe, has dragged the Imo State government before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alleging that his Nigerian partner, one Benjamin Emenike, connived with [...]
Ignore NGF Meeting Summoned By Jang– Amaechi Tells Governors
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State has called on members of the Nigeria Governors Forum to ignore a Monday meeting summoned by Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state. It appears [...]
20 killed in renewed Benin City cult war
NO fewer than 20 persons have been killed in the past four days in different parts of Benin City, following a renewed cult war between suspected members of Eiye Confraternity [...]
JUMIA celebrates half a million customers and its one year anniversary
After receiving additional $35M, the largest Nigerian online company investment, JUMIA moves to a 90,000 sqft warehouse in Lagos Announces education program and International partnerships, including MasterCard, Dell, Intel and Nokia Press Release – Lagos, 17th June [...]
2015: Igbo youths warn against support for Jonathan
South-East youth, under the auspices of Progressive Igbo Youth have called on Ndigbo to contest for the office of the president in 2015. This is even as they warned that [...]
Yar’Adua died of irreversible brain damage – Oviemo, ex-military medical director tells it all
Brigadier-General Otu Oviemo Ovadje (rtd), a former Medical Director of the Military Hospital, Lagos during the weekend gave insights into the demise of former head of state, General Sani Abacha [...]
Tambuwal, Oshiomhole, Fayemi, others present as Bola Tinubu buries mother (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Mother of former Lagos governor and Action Congress of Nigeria chieftain, Bola Tinubu, was buried in Lagos yesterday June 16 according to Islamic rites. Abibat Asabi Mogaji, 96 died at [...]
“Stop parading yourself as NGF chairman” – Amaechi warns Jang
by Rachel Ogbu Photo:.oceanwaveng Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the first time addressed his nemesis, Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang warning him to stop impersonating him as the chairman [...]
Al-Qaeda confirms death of leader in Mali
North African outfit confirms death of Abou Zeid, three months after France announced he had been killed in fighting. Read full story on author website »
Nigerian Security Operatives Briefly Detain Ukrainian Cargo Plane At Kano Airport
By SaharaReporters, New York There was temporary excitement on Saturday night at the Mallam Aminu International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano as security operatives impounded a Ukraiinian aircraft which was found [...]
North-East youths hunt insurgents, says Presidency
Presidency, yesterday, hailed youths in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, who were said to be fully co-operating with security agencies to hunt and hand over insurgents to the military. The [...]
Confederations Cup: Spain 2-1 Uruguay highlights
Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado help Spain beat Uruguay 2-1 at the Arena Pernambuco in the Confederations Cup on Sunday. Read full story on author website »
Imo monarchs condemn attack on Okorocha
IMO State monarchs in the over 600 autonomous communities in the state at the weekend condemned the recent attack on the convoy of Governor Rochas Okorocha, saying it was unwarranted [...]
‘How to check parasitic diseases’
TO tackle the prevalence of infectious parasitic diseases in the country, the Federal Government has been urged to improve the socio-economic and environmental indices and behaviour that encourage parasite transmission. [...]
ACN faults Fayose’s assassination attempt claim
Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has raised a poser over the claim by the former governor of the state,Mr. Ayo Fayose that his vehicle was attacked last week by a [...]
Police stole our joy – Father of slain boy
When on June 13, 2013, the Ebun family went to pick up their son, Jide, from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, everybody was happy because the 17-year-old boy had [...]
June 16, 2013
Pathologists probe death of Ngor Okpala 8
A team of pathologists from Imo State Ministry of Health has been put together to examine the circumstances that led to the death of the Ngor Okpala eight. The post [...]
APC Registration: I Am Not Under Pressure, Jega Says
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that neither he nor the commission is under pressure to register or deregister any political party in Nigeria. Mr [...]
Groups F-J: Egypt and Algeria advance
… of the commitments of reigning African champions Nigeria in the ongoing Confederations Cup. Nigeria will qualify for the play-offs in September… Read full story on author website »
Flights delayed due to power failure in Abuja Airport
Reports from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, say over 70 flights are currently being delayed due to power failure. The situation has left many travelers stranded and frustrated as several [...]
Fresh crack in govs’ forum
• Group not meeting Monday, says Amaechi • Tells Jang: ‘Stop impersonating me’ • Jonathan’s wife denies plot to unseat Rivers helmsman AS the crisis in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum [...]
FG to recruit 2,000 additional midwives
The Federal Government is to recruit 2,000 additional midwives to be deployed to rural areas, Dr Ado Mohammed, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency has said. [...]
Again, pipeline explosion rocks Oyo community
FOR the second time in two weeks, activities of pipeline vandals on Saturday night led to heavy explosion at Alapata community area in Ido Local Council of Oyo State. The [...]
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