ACN is the real abode of despots – Presidency
The Presidency, Sunday, lashed out at the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, over comments attributed to the spokesman of the party where it claimed that President Goodluck Jonathan's administration is “descending into despotism".
Sambo woos Canadian investors
Abuja – Vice President Namadi Sambo has called on Canadian Investors to invest in Nigeria as the nation’s frontiers are opened to accommodate all investment drives. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Malam Umar Sani, said Sambo made the call at a dinner organised in […]
Mahama assures Ghanaians on local production of gas
President John Mahama of Ghana has assured his people that local production of gas will be possible before the end of the year.
Stop using Boko Haram to blackmail Jonathan – Activist
Mr James Erebuoye, a Europe-based Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Activist, on Sunday advised Northern Elders to stop using Boko Haram to blackmail President Good luck Jonathan.
Price of garri soars in Cross River
Calabar – Price of garri, a staple foodstuff in Cross River, has risen in Calabar and environs, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Investigation in markets in Calabar found that a basin of garri, which was sold for N3500 in April, now sells at between N5000 and N5500. Similarly, three cups of the commodity […]
Emulate late Yar’Adua’s commitment, Jonathan urges Nigerians
In commutation of the third anniversary of the death of late President Yar’Adua President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to emulate the commitment of late president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to the project Nigeria.
Angry mobs set alleged murderer ablaze in Ebonyi
AN angry mob was, weekend, reported to have burnt to death
an alleged murderer, Emmanuel Nwegwe, 40, who allegedly killed his
relative, Innocent Onu, 54, with a gun at Umunaga village in Uburu
community of Ohaozara Local government area of Ebonyi state over a
disagreement relating to a wedding reception venue.
Tithing Bananas
As far as many pastors are concerned, the most important scripture of all is not to be found in the word of Jesus. Neither is it even in the New Testament. That scripture says: “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and try me now in this,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.’” (Malachi 3:10).
Presidency, Fashola, Obi, editors mourn Pini Jason
Tributes followed swiftly the death yesterday.
The Presidency said Jason’s columns were set apart by their clarity, thoughtfulness, sound knowledge and commitment to public good. Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola said the death was an irreparable loss. His Anambra State counterpart, Mr Peter Obi, said the deceased was one of Nigeria’s finest journalists.
Boko Haram amnesty: FG’s legalising terrorism, Christian youths
ABUJA – THE Youth Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWI-CAN), and Anglican Youth Fellowship, Nigeria have warned that the proposed amnesty to the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram by the Federal Government is nothing but the legalisation of terrorism in the country.
Police shoot 3 robbery suspects dead in Oyo
NEMESIS caught up with a six-man armed robbery gang in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Saturday, as policemen gunned three of them down and arrested others.
