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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Militants take over pipeline vandalism in Lagos—Police

Militants take over pipeline vandalism in Lagos—Police By Evelyn Usman   PIPELINE VANDALISM – The attack on a team of policemen in Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Monday, during which three policemen were shot dead [...]

September 2, 2015 What the papers say

Army recaptures Gamboru Ngala from insurgents, seek Brazil’s assistance

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA—Nigerian troops,  yesterday, liberated and re-took Gamboru Ngala, the strategic neighbouring town to Cameroon and Niger after a fierce battle. It will be recalled that Gamboru Ngala is the town where Nigerian troops crossed into Cameroon in [...]

September 2, 2015 What the papers say

Beijing 2015 Fallout: Okagbare succumbed to pressure not injury, coach claims

By Ben EfeNigeria’s failure to win a medal at the just concluded IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China remains the talk of the moment for athletics enthusiasts. Yesterday renowned athletics coach, Toni Urhobo declared that Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s claim [...]

September 2, 2015 What the papers say

Why Nigeria needs National Postal Commission – Mori Baba

By Emmanuel Elebeke SInce the advent of Information and communications Technology, ICT, the impact on the Nigerian Postal Services Nipost, has not been favourable as the fortunes has continued to nosedive, as a result of huge apathy from the customers [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Tanzania pros join team

Tanzania said they expect their overseas pros led by TP Mazembe pair of Mbwana Samata and Thomas Ulimwengu to join the rest of the squad on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s AFCON qualifier against Nigeria in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
New SMS Tariff

Lenovo slashes prices of smartphones, brings YOGA laptops series to market

Lenovo slashes prices of smartphones, brings YOGA laptops series to market By Emeka Aginam   In a drive to deliver rich mobile experiences and superior smartphone technology to more Nigerians, mobile communications maker, Lenovo has slashed the prices of its [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Why Buhari’s recent appointments amount to corruption – CLO

Pan-Nigerian human rights organisation, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), on Tuesday, criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over his recent appointment of principal aides. Buhari The CLO which said of the 30 sensitive political appointments made so far, including those on the [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
SOCIAL MEDIA

How social media makes the world ‘global village’

How social media makes the world ‘global village’ By Favour Anthony SOCIAL MEDIA – The world indeed is changing at a speed no one could ever imagine before. The social media and mobile technologies have gone a long way in [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Living with the Babongo in southern Gabon

Linda Plover from Liverpool is going to live as a ‘Tribal Wife’ with the Babongo in southern Gabon. Linda is haunted by memories of a poverty-stricken childhood and feels an overwhelming sense of bitterness towards her mother. As she struggles [...]

September 1, 2015 General
Cobra Vs Python

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A fierce battle between a reticulated python and a king cobra took place near Nanyang Technological University campus in Singapore. Please, scroll down to see the photos of the battle and watch the video! A small group of locals became eye-witnesses of the [...]

September 1, 2015 General, Video
man sues wife over make up.

OMG! OMG! OMG! Man Sues Wife Over Make Up

He may have agreed to take her for better and for worse, but for one Algerian groom, seeing his new wife without make-up was a step too far. The husband was so shocked after seeing his bride’s face the morning [...]

September 1, 2015 General, Video
Nigerian Dies After Hard Drugs Bursted

Nigeria move Sierra Leone Africa tie after ebola fears

Nigeria move Sierra Leone Africa tie after ebola fears {EBOLA DISEASE} A 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sierra Leone and African champions the Ivory Coast will now be played in Port Harcourt after Lagos declined to stage [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
Amaechi

Amaechi Reveals What He Thinks Of Wike’s Probe

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi currently belittled the panel created by present Governor, Nyesom Wike to investigate his administration being a smoke screen to mislead the public. In a press release from the ex governor’s office, Amaechi said [...]

September 1, 2015 General, Government and politics, Video

Breaking news: Former NSA, Sambo Dasuki docked

*Granted bail By Ikechukwu Nnochiri  ABUJA-The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, this morning, admitted the former National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki, to bail on self recognizance. Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.): Former NSA Justice Ademola [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Enugu Police Command faults DSS, says no B’Haram member arrested in Enugu

Barely 24 hours after the Department of State Services (DSS), issued a statement that it had arrested 20 suspected Boko Haram commanders in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Plateau and Gombe states, the Enugu State Police Command, yesterday, said it was not [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Naira falls to N220/dollar as Hajj, school fees payment fuel demand

Naira-Dollar By Babajide Komolafe The naira depreciated by N5 to N220 per dollar yesterday in the parallel market  as dollar demand to fund Hajj pilgrimage and payment of school fees increased demand for the United States currency.  From an average of [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
Rwanda Pastor Converts Church Members To Muslims

Rwanda Pastor Converts Church Members To Muslims (Photos)

A Rwandan pastor has made the record of conducting the largest conversion of Christians to Muslims on Tuesday, August 25. Africa Metro reports that the pastor, Salim Mikdad, converted all 480 members of his congregation to change their faiths.   According [...]

September 1, 2015 General

PDP list achievements at 17

*Says PDP still in line with vision of founding fathers –Metuh*Why we lost some of our founding members – By Henry Umoru ABUJA – THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s oldest political party, yesterday, marked 17 years of its existence [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
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Gunmen ambush, murder soldier, policeman in Rivers: Army issues 7-day ultimatum to produce killers

Gunmen ambush, murder soldier, policeman in Rivers: Army issues 7-day ultimatum to produce killers   By Davies Iheamnachor •Panic-struck residents take flight •Emohua monarch begs govt for quick intervention EMOHUA—MILITARY authorities in Rivers State have given a one-week ultimatum to [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

APPOINTMENTS: Buhari’s political consolidation

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to appoint one of his most trusted allies, Mr. David Lawal as the Secretary to the Federal Government, SGF may have consolidated his political position in the All Progressives Congress, APC [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Photos: Sean Tizzle weds on stage in Lagos

Sean Tizzle created a spot of drama onstage at last Saturday’s Star Music Trek finale when he carried out a mock wedding onstage while performing his hit track “Perfect Gentleman”. [covertplayersinglevideo trvideoid=”lN-IxTpibfI” trdisplaytype=”5″ trnumbervideosdisplay=”” trvideoperpage=”36″ trthumbnailwidth=”155″ trthumbnailheight=”100″ trpopupwidth=”500″ trpopupheight=”350″ trvideoalign=”left” [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Governorship primary: The untold intrigues in APC

The emergence of Prince Abubakar Audu as the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election was achieved using all tricks and traction available to him. By Kingsley Fanwo Prior to last Saturday’s governorship primary, many [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say
piracy

Piracy: NCC, Lagos arrest 26, impound 7,000 films

Piracy: NCC, Lagos arrest 26, impound 7,000 films {PIRACY} By Monsuru Olowoopejo PIRACY—At least 26 suspected pirates and 7,000 copies of pirated films, especially pornographic films were confiscated by the Nigeria Copyright Commission and Lagos State Film and Video Censors [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

STATE OF EMERGENCY: Rivers Police arrest 214 robbery suspects

STATE OF EMERGENCY: Rivers Police arrest 214 robbery suspects By Jimitota Onoyume PORT HARCOURT—The two months emergency declared by the Rivers State Police Command against violent crimes came to an end, yesterday, with the arrest of 214 armed robbery suspects [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say

Presidency should set up committee to check NASS – Shareholders’ activist

By Providence Obuh A popular investor and shareholders’ activist, Alhaji Gbadebo Olatokunbo, penultimate week, wrote to investors’ forum, demanding the presidency to set up “committee of prudent managers” to serve as a check on the excesses of the National Assembly [...]

September 1, 2015 What the papers say