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VIDEO: Raw: Train Derails After Overpass Collapse

VIDEO: Raw: Train Derails After Overpass Collapse

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a cargo train collision in southeast Missouri. Authorities say a highway ...
VIDEO: Why the ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise Won’t End

VIDEO: Why the ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise Won’t End

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
The "Fast & Furious" movie franchise won't end anytime soon, and money is only one of the reasons ...
VIDEO: MLB on FOX: MIA/CHW recap

VIDEO: MLB on FOX: MIA/CHW recap

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Eric Karros and Thom Brennaman on Chicago's walk-off win. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a ...
VIDEO: MLB on FOX: PHI/WSH recap

VIDEO: MLB on FOX: PHI/WSH recap

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Ripken and McCarthy on the Phillies' win over the Nationals. Thanks for checking us out. Please take ...
VIDEO: MLB on FOX: OAK/HOU recap

VIDEO: MLB on FOX: OAK/HOU recap

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Rich Waltz and Mitch Williams recap the A's win in Houston. Thanks for checking us out. Please ...
VIDEO: European Central Bank Latest News: DBRS to Rate All Euro Zone Sovereigns by Year-end

VIDEO: European Central Bank Latest News: DBRS to Rate All Euro Zone Sovereigns by Year-end

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Business.
DBRS to rate all euro zone sovereigns by year-end. ECB official: New bank authority 'indispensable'. ECB seeks new ...
VIDEO: Where did this all come from?

VIDEO: Where did this all come from?

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Business.
John's 5PM Forecast Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our ...
VIDEO: Raw: Rescues From San Antonio Flooding

VIDEO: Raw: Rescues From San Antonio Flooding

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Business.
It's a real mess in south-central Texas. Heavy rains have led to massive flooding. Fire officials say about ...
New terror group emerges

New terror group emerges

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
As the country grapples with the terror activities of the fundamentalist Boko Haram sect, another terror group, Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa, has emerged. Punch correspondents gathered that the new sect also has a strong presence in Niger Republic. Currently, two terrorist groups exist in Nigeria — Boko Haram and Jama’atu Ansarul ...
VIDEO: Confusion as Jang makes victory speech as Nigeria Governors Forum Chairman

VIDEO: Confusion as Jang makes victory speech as Nigeria Governors Forum Chairman

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, who claimed he was the duly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), has thanked his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him to serve them as the leader of NGF and pledged to work for the interest of the Forum and country. Governor Jang made these remarks ...
Let our rich be

Let our rich be

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa.
Whatever our rich do, the poor protest: From generators to private aircraft. Now, it is bullet-proof vehicles. What is it? I used to think it is only our students that do not rest, be they of the UI of Ibadan, or UI of Lagos, or UI of Ife, Kano or what have you! But no! Our ...
That the children may live…

That the children may live…

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa.
This soulless nation has governors who take champagne for breakfast, lunch and supper. Yet, there are children with holes in their hearts who have to beg good hearted people for hand-outs To celebrate this year’s Children’s Day Anniversary, dear reader, we focus on the question ‘What do our children mean to us as a nation?’ ...
NGF crisis: Jang group plots Amaechi’s expulsion from PDP

NGF crisis: Jang group plots Amaechi’s expulsion from PDP

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
• Pro-Amaechi governors launch counter-plot to sack Akpabio • Aggrieved governors meet VP, Anenih The battle for the soul of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) got messier yesterday with the anti-Amaechi forces pushing for the expulsion of the Rivers State Governor from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amaechi was re-elected for a second term on ...
Jang is NGF chairman, 18 governors insist

Jang is NGF chairman, 18 governors insist

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
• Poll was not fair, we averted physical combat, says Mimiko Eighteen pro-Jang governors yesterday insisted that the Plateau State governor won Friday’s election as Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) regardless of the fact that he had 16 votes against the 19 for Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State. In a communiqué at the ...
Nyako, Shettima, Geidam may sue Jonathan over funding of special forces

Nyako, Shettima, Geidam may sue Jonathan over funding of special forces

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The governors of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states may go to court to challenge plan by President Goodluck Jonathan to use their states’ monthly allocations to fund the military operations in the states under the emergency rule. Governors Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Kashim Shettima (Borno) and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe) are said to have sought legal advice ...
Opposition party will rebuild Nigeria, says Tinubu

Opposition party will rebuild Nigeria, says Tinubu

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, declared yesterday in Kano that the opposition parties remain resolute in their desire to reconstruct Nigeria into a sturdy and bright home that will terminate the prevailing poverty rate, unemployment and insecurity. Asiwaju Tinubu, a key player in the promotion of the All Progressive ...
Amaechi is a traitor and will be treated as such –Asari-Dokubo

Amaechi is a traitor and will be treated as such –Asari-Dokubo

Published On Sunday, May 26, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
• ‘No! I’m not. Our rivals are bad losers’ – Amaechi • Obio/Akpor LG secretariat: No going back on workers’ warning strike – Rivers labour leaders Former militant and leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, yesterday described Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State as a traitor to the cause ...
Bayern Munich bags fifth Champions League trophy

Bayern Munich bags fifth Champions League trophy

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
...Beat Dortmund 2-1 ARJEN Robben exorcised the ghosts of last season’s penalty miss against Chelsea to score the winner for Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. The Dutchman rolled in the decisive goal against Borussia Dortmund in the final few moments, having twice been denied in the first half. He also set up the ...
Police rescue 4 kidnapped expatriates in Port Harcourt

Police rescue 4 kidnapped expatriates in Port Harcourt

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
THE police in Rivers State have rescued four kidnapped expatriates. Those rescued were: Vadym Shytov and Oleksiv Ishmyetvev (Ukrainians) as well as Obaya Marak (from Kiribati), Mikhail Teresgji (Russian). They were kidnapped 100 nautical miles off the coast of Bayelsa State on April 22 and sighted around Borikiri, Port Harcourt two days ago. Men of ...
NGF: Governors at war

NGF: Governors at war

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Almost 48 hours after governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum elected a new chairman, the battle over the control of the 36 member body still rages. On Saturday, the incumbent chairman of the Forum, who is the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi and his challenger, Plateau State governor, Mr. Jonah... [Read More...]
Ubah to Obi: Allow Anambra people to choose next governor

Ubah to Obi: Allow Anambra people to choose next governor

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
•He is after himself, says Obi’s aide The aspiration of Capital Oil and Gas chairman, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, to govern Anambra under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) received more backing yesterday. 10 political groups, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Association of former local government chairmen and councillors, All Nigeria Peoples ...
Presidency angry with Akpabio, others

Presidency angry with Akpabio, others

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
There were indications on Saturday that the Presidency was not happy with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, because of the outcome of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum election, which returned the incumbent, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, to office for the next two years. A presidential source, who spoke with our correspondent on condition of... [Read More...]
Demonic demonising

Demonic demonising

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Nigerians all over the world, especially those in England, were in understandable frenzy during the week after the British media, true to type, made a song of the “Nigerian descent” of the two young British men held over the most horrific killing of a British soldier in Woolwich area of London on Tuesday, May 21.... [Read More...]
Developing your personal impact series: (1)

Developing your personal impact series: (1)

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Our lifestyle, relationships with others and the impact we make within our environment is determined by our personality and the aura we exude. In these series, I will look at how you can grow your career by consciously developing what I call your ‘personal impact’ (PI). Personal impact stands for what we refer to in... [Read More...]
I’ve problem buttocks — Tarmar Awobotu

I’ve problem buttocks — Tarmar Awobotu

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Background I am Tarmar Awobotu. I am 28 years old and from Ijebu, Ogun state. I am from a polygamous home but we were brought up to love one another and that is why we are a close-knit family. When I was in Nigeria (I am now based in South Africa), I studied Business Administration... [Read More...]
DataCash, MoPowered enhance mobile shopping

DataCash, MoPowered enhance mobile shopping

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, Business.
DataCash, a MasterCard Company, on Friday announced a partnership with mobile commerce specialists MoPowered, cellular-news.com reported on Friday. The collaboration with MoPowered will enable DataCash’s merchants to meet the needs of a demanding mobile market by using MoPowered’s secure SaaS platform technology. MoPowered allows merchants to make the most of the growing smart  phone adoption... [Read More...]
Manipulation of constitution review

Manipulation of constitution review

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
WITH the National Assembly turning the latest opportunity to amend some sections of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution into a farce, it is imperative for all citizens interested in a stable democratic future for this country to urgently come together and stoutly resist the subtle, yet flagrant, manipulation being foisted on them by the federal lawmakers.... [Read More...]
How to exercise during pregnancy

How to exercise during pregnancy

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
- Being pregnant doesn’t necessarily mean getting fat. And it doesn’t have to mean being tired all the time. The way you feel (terrific or fatigued) and the way you look during pregnancy and as a new mother depends on actions you take during pregnancy regarding diet and exercise. - By eating a wide variety... [Read More...]
Emerhor gives out daughter

Emerhor gives out daughter

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Nine months after the group CEO of Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor, and his wife Rita celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, the famed couple hosted another talk-of-the-town celebration last weekend when their eldest daughter, Ufuoma, wedded Toju Ashogbon. It was a gathering of the crème of society at the Guiding Light Assembly, Ikoyi,... [Read More...]
Hezbollah promises ‘victory’ in Syria conflict

Hezbollah promises ‘victory’ in Syria conflict

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Saturday vowed “victory” in Syria, where militants of his powerful Lebanese Shiite movement are fighting alongside regular troops against rebels trying to topple the regime. “I say to all the honourable people, to the mujahedeen, to the heroes: I have always promised you a victory and now I pledge to... [Read More...]
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