Tuesday, April 9, 2013
JOBS: Vacancy – Nutrition Officer (Hellen keller International)
Helen Keller International (HKI) Was Established in 1915, works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
4 year old boy accidentally kills Tennesse police deputy's wife
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old boy grabbed a loaded gun at a family cookout and accidentally shot and killed the wife of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy.
Margaret Thatcher To Be Buried Next Week
Downing Street has announced that the remains of the former first British Prime Minister, late Margaret Thatcher, will be burried on Wednesday, 17 April, 2013. The 87-year-old former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes.
JOBS: Career At ǼLEX… Jobs Vacancies
It is one of the largest law firms in West Africa with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja in Nigeria …At ǼLEX, We Recognize that exceptional service is only possible if we employ the right people. We therefore, aim to attract individuals with the necessary skills, aspirations and drive to excel in all areas of their lives.
NPC Plans Demographic Biometric Data For 2016 Census
The National Population Commission on Monday said plans were on to establish a globally accepted demographic biometric data for 2016 census in the country. The Chairman, National Population Commission, Chief Festus Odimegwu, said this in Minna during a courtesy call to the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Lady Found Dead Without Eyes, Tongue In Jos
Ritual killers on Monday struck in Jos, killing and removing the eyes and tongue of a young lady in Twanchit Village at Tudun Wada in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau. The police in Jos confirmed the incident but said they had no details yet.
“Lover Boy” Corps Member Stabbed By GirlFriend
A corps member, Emmanuel Oyelara serving in Ohaozara Local government area of Ebonyi state was weekend, stabbed in his left eye by one of his girl friends for allegedly having an affair with another lady within the area of his place of primary assignment.
We Are Not Going Back On APC Acronym - Mohammed
Newly-formed political association, All Progressive Congress (APC), on Monday in Abuja said it was determined not to go back on its existing acronym.
Ogun probes orphanage rape
The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs has begun investigation into the alleged rape incident at the Light of Hope Orphanage, Akute. The Director of the orphanage, identified simply as Mr. Atunde was arrested last Wednesday by Zone 2 Police Command for allegedly having sex with two minors.
Mass Burial For Luxury Bus Crash Victims Today
The management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) yesterday said that victims of the accident on the Benin-Ore-Lagos expressway involving a trailer tanker and a luxury bus, which claimed over 60 lives, would be given mass burial today.
Man Sells 6-month- Old Son To Raise Funds For Visa
One Mr Onyekachi Ekwelum, who allegedly sold his six-month-old son to raise funds to process his travel documents, would be appearing before a magistrate in court to defend his action. Mr Ekwelum allegedly hatched and executed the act without the consent of the wife, but the lid was blown off by his 20-year-old spouse Ozioma when she could not find their son and reported the matter to the police. Her husband had wanted to travel to Greece.
Kenya to hire psychologist against Nigeria
The Harambee Stars of Kenya are in the market for a psychologist as they prepare for the return leg fixture with the Super Eagles in their race for the 2014 World Cup. Kenya coach Adel Amrouche believes his wards did not display enough self-confidence during their first leg fixture with the Eagles in Calabar last month despite snatching a point in the encounter.
BREAKING: 13 people killed in shooting spree in Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A 60-year-old man gunned down 13 people, including a baby, in a house-to-house rampage in a quiet village on Tuesday before trying to kill himself and his wife, police and hospital officials said.
Police foil trader’s plot to kill colleague
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader in Alaba International Market, Anthony Nwogu, for attempting to kill his colleague, Afam Anazodo, in Isheri area of the state. According to police authorities, Nwogu and another person at large on March 21, 2013, set out to kill Anazodo at his home when policemen stopped them for another offence.
2015: Police Detain Jonathan’s Challenger In Suleja Prison Over Rape
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Zuba ward of FCT, Mr Cyriacus Njoku, who took President Goodluck Jonathan to court seeking a determination of whether or not he is eligible to contest the 2015 general elections, is now in detention in Suleja Prison in Niger State.
LOL: Lagos Lawmaker To Pay N.3m To Colleagues For Reciting Yoruba Alphabet
A Lagos lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 2, Hon Ipoola Omisore, has been directed by the Speaker of the House, Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji to pay three of his colleagues a sum of N100,000 each with a threat to withdraw the money from his imprest if he failed to pay.
Jonathan In Kenya For Uhuru Kenyatta’s Inauguration
President Goodluck Jonathan left Abuja yesterday night for Nairobi where he is scheduled to attend the inauguration of Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s fourth President alongside with other African leaders.
Microsoft to Develop Skills in Nigerian Youths With Youthspark
Nigerian youths have been given the opportunity to develop skills in information and communications technology under the Microsoft YouthSpark programme, a global initiative that aims to create opportunities for 300 million youths in more than 100 countries in the next three years.
Army, Navy Discover 23 Illegal Refineries In Ogbaru, Anambra
A joint operation of the Nigerian Army and Navy has discovered 23 illegal small `refineries’ on the River Niger coastline in Ogbakuba Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra.
Olayinka: 3,200 Sign Condolence Registers
No fewer than 3,200 individuals and representatives of corporate organisations as well as development partners have signed the condolence registers opened in memory of late Ekiti Deputy Governor, Mrs Funmilayo Olayinka.
French Photographer Kidnapped In Afghanistan Escapes, Kabul Says
A French photographer escaped captivity in Afghanistan on Monday more than three months after being taken hostage, the Interior Ministry said. Four armed men snatched freelancer Pierre Borghi from a busy area of the capital, Kabul,in November, ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said.
Abia CP Vows To Fish Out Kidnappers, Traffickers
The Abia Police Command has expressed its determination to rid the state of kidnappers and other criminal elements. The Police Commissioner, Mr Usman Tilli, said this at a news conference on Monday in Umuahia.
Oshiomhole Lie To Nigerians Over Date Of Birth - Edo PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has accused Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of lying over his actual date of birth. Chief Dan Orbih, State Chairman of PDP, made the accusation at a press briefing on Monday in Benin.
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