Friday, December 28, 2012
Teenagers kill business mogul, three security officials, seven others in Maiduguri
Some group of armed Teenagers shot dead a Maiduguri based merchant, Abubakar Girigiri, at his warehouse in the Bolori area of Maiduguri, Borno State on Thursday.
Plateau Police Summons Community Elders Over Killings
This incident prompted the Plateau state police command to summon the elders of Riyom local government area in Plateau State North Central Nigeria.
Army Denies Claims Of Religious Or Ethnic Sentiments In Officers’ Retirements
Despite the reported grumblings emanating from the top echelon of the Nigerian Army especially those affected by the recent retirements, the Army authorities have denied reports and insinuations that it forcefully retired 51 of its officers including Major-General Mohammed .D. Isah, the former commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Infantry, Jaji.
More democracy dividends in 2013, says Presidency
A GLIMMER of hope for a better 2013 came Thursday from the Presidency as it disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda in the areas of power supply, agriculture, security and infrastructure would begin to yield rich harvest for the benefit of the people next year.
Army retires 36 Generals
THE Nigerian Army has released the list of 51 senior officers retired with effect from December 31, 2012, just as a large number of them are said to be grumbling over the retirement.
Gunmen kill 4 in Plateau
THE relative peace in the troubled Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State was shattered on Thursday when some notorious gunmen stormed Bachit village and killed three people leaving others with severe injuries.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
10 die as canoe capsizes in Taraba state
Ten teenage girls drowned on their way to a wedding in Taraba, while traveling by canoe on Tuesday.
The tragedy, according the head of Red Cross in Taraba State, Manja Agwe Mathew, occurred late Tuesday when the canoe capsized on the Karim River, noting that 3 persons were still missing.
The tragedy, according the head of Red Cross in Taraba State, Manja Agwe Mathew, occurred late Tuesday when the canoe capsized on the Karim River, noting that 3 persons were still missing.
Bank robbery in Kwara leaves 2 dead
Armed robbers on Wednesday raided- a new generation bank in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State, killing two security personnel.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
African first ladies begin summit amidst controversy, drama
It is expected to be an edifice for peace and conflict resolution in 12 months when it is projected to be completed. However, the foundation for the African First Ladies Peace Centre was laid in the midst of intense security measures and controversy in Abuja on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience.
NNPC launches data centre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday inched closer to its dream of becoming a first class national oil company with the launch of an ultra-modern data centre.
Impeachment: FG rules out 100% budget implementation
The wrangling between the Presidency and the House of Representatives intensified on Wednesday with the two sides maintaining a hard position on the alleged poor implementation of the 2012 budget.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
FG confiscates $15 million bribe Ibori purportedly offered Ribadu
A Federal High court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday granted an interim order for the forfeiture of the sum of $15 million being bribe money former governor of Delta State, James Ibori allegedly offered to former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu.
Motion to impeach Jonathan is for national interest – Reps
Members of the House of Representatives on Monday disclosed that the decision to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by September, if the 2012 budget is not fully implemented, is for national interest.
Fuel Subsidy scam: EFCC to arraign 20 suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded arrangements to prosecute the first batch of suspects implicated in the oil subsidy fraud. The suspects, comprising six oil companies and 11 individuals, will be docked in a Lagos courts.
I can stay in office for more than eight years – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday affirmed that his stay in office could legally go beyond eight years under certain conditions.
Don’t label Boko Haram terrorist group, says Fed Govt
The Federal Government has spoken against branding Islamist group Boko Haram a terrorist organisation by the United States (US) as demanded by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leader Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.
Don’t label Boko Haram terrorist group, says Fed Govt
The Federal Government has spoken against branding Islamist group Boko Haram a terrorist organisation by the United States (US) as demanded by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leader Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.
State creation: Tension over moves to favour only Southeast
Barely three days after the conclusion of its retreat, the Senate is gripped by tension over moves to create one state - from the Southeast only.
Lagos govt, PDP disagree over Makoko’s demolition
OVER 2,000 displaced residents of Makoko Water Front in Iwaya, Yaba Council Development Area yesterday besieged the Alausa office of Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola to register their frustration and continued suffering following the demolition of their shanties by the government last Monday.
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