Maiduguri attacks: Death toll rises to 100
On Saturday multiple explosions, the Police Commissioner, Clement Adado told journalists that only 54 people were killed, but sources and hospital mortuary attendance, yesterday, revealed that more than hundred people were confirmed dead, as over 50 people, including the female suicide bomber, were killed in the fish market which was the first target of the attacks.
Vote for right candidates, Ikorodu NBA chief counsels Nigerians
Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Ikorodu chapter, Lagos State, Mr. Dotun Adetunji, has urged Nigerians to cast their votes for candidates that will make the country attain a better economic status. Speaking at a rally/procession in Ikorodu organised by Lawyers4Change, Adetunji called on the general public to go to the various polls and cast their votes and coordinate themselves in a peaceful manner during and after the elections.
Eagles won’t be in Nelspruit for picnic – Akinwunmi
The build –up for this month’s international friendly between Nigeria and South Africa has continued to pan out nicely after NFF 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi assured that the Super Eagles will not treat the game with velvet gloves.
Blackburn intrude on Gerrard’s FA Cup dream
Steven Gerrard’s hopes of a Wembley send-off were put on ice on Sunday after Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by Blackburn Rovers in their FA Cup quarter-final.
I’m going to the Senate to make a difference in Nigeria — Murray-Bruce
Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce, Icon of business and entertainment, is vying for a seat in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District to represent his people in the Nigerian Senate. In this interview, he justifies his entry into the race, talks about his vision for Nigeria and explains what he wants to do differently in order to bring about an unprecedented impact on Nigerians at home and abroad
MEGA rally: Lagos PDP, Agbaje scoff at APC
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate, Mr Jimi Agbaje, have described Saturday’s mega rally organised by the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a no issue and a signal that Nigerians have rejected the APC. On his part, Mr Jimi Agbaje, in a statement by his media director, Felix Obaogwina said the rally was a sham and a flop.
NCAA gives 90-day grace to private jets owners
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday, granted a 90 days grace to private jets owners to come up with their operational preference. It will be recalled that last week, NCAA, issued final warning to all owners of foreign registered, privately operated aircraft in the country who had failed to regularise their documentation in conformity with NCAA operational status, warning that they will face severe sanctions from the regulatory Authority if they fail to do so.
Jonathan meets with Abdulsalami, Mbeki behind closed doors
Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan met with a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.), and a former South African President, Thabo Mbeki behind closed-doors.
Taraba secure slim home win over Rangers
In the first game of the new NPFL season, Taraba FC survived a late scare to triumph 3-2 over visiting Enugu Rangers on Sunday afternoon.
Invasion of Ayogu Eze’S residence: ‘We’re yet to get formal report’
ENUGU State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Mr. Ebere Amarizu, said yesterday that the state police command has not received a formal report over the alleged invasion of Senator Ayogu Eze’s country home at Enuguezike on Tuesday.
APGA: Okwu loses bid to get INEC accept candidates’ list
The factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Maxi Okwu, has lost his bid to get the Supreme Court to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to accept his list of candidates for the 2015 general elections in the country.
