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JTF bans hawking, begging around checkpoints in Yobe

JTF bans hawking, begging around checkpoints in Yobe

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The Joint Task Force on Internal Security (JTF)  in Yobe, has banned hawking  and begging around security checkpoints in the state, a statement said in Damaturu on Tuesday.  The statement, issued by the JTF spokesman, Lt. Eli Lazarus, advised hawkers to use “designated markets and other approved places for trading activities.’’  ”Henceforth, anybody found hawking around... [Read More...]
Lagos set to prosecute forgery of land documents

Lagos set to prosecute forgery of land documents

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
 Lagos State Attorney-General and  Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, has said the state government is set to prosecute applicants who present forged documents or false information to secure land titles in the state. Ipaye said this on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ forum on Land Use Act (Title Documentation) Regulations 2012. He  said many applicants (both... [Read More...]
Court affirms forfeiture of Lagos brothel to NAPTIP

Court affirms forfeiture of Lagos brothel to NAPTIP

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
A Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday affirmed an earlier judgment ordering the forfeiture of a brothel in Lagos to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Person. Justice James Tsoho, in his judgment, dismissed an application seeking to quash the order of forfeiture as contained in the earlier judgment. The application was... [Read More...]
Arik Cabin Crew Had N180m Cocaine

Arik Cabin Crew Had N180m Cocaine

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Business.
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said on Tuesday that one of the two Arik Air female cabin crew members arrested in London Tuesday concealed six kilogrammes of cocaine worth about N180 million. Arik Air staff Temitayo Olubunmi Daramola was found in possession of 6kg of cocaine while Delita Abibimgbi was found with 60 [...]
PHOTOS: Prof. Chinua Achebe’s body arrives Nigeria for burial

PHOTOS: Prof. Chinua Achebe’s body arrives Nigeria for burial

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The body of late Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe arrived in Nigeria earlier today in Abuja. Professor Achebe’s body arrived in a Nigerian flag-draped casket which was received at the airport by Nigerian officials led by the Secretary to the federal government. His coffin was then wheeled first to a church service at the Nnamdi Azikiwe ...
PHOTOS: Snoop Lion, Dbanj, 2Face, Flavour, shut down South Africa @ Africa All Stars concert

PHOTOS: Snoop Lion, Dbanj, 2Face, Flavour, shut down South Africa @ Africa All Stars concert

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Entertainment, News.
The first ever MTV Africa All Stars in KwaZulu-Natal, took place in Durban, South Africa, on 18 May 2013 and was headlined by influential international hip hop artist turned reggae star Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) The concert also featured a fabulous line up of Africa’s most exciting contemporary artists including 2Face, D’Banj, ...
PDP in UK backs State of Emergency

PDP in UK backs State of Emergency

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, South-West, United Kingdom, Otunba Kenny Aluko, on Tuesday said the party in the diaspora was in support of the declaration of State of Emergency in three states of the north. He also accused  a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, of making inciting statement.  Aluko made the remarks at... [Read More...]
VIDEO: How to Donate to Oklahoma Tornado Survivors

VIDEO: How to Donate to Oklahoma Tornado Survivors

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
The Red Cross, Salvation Army and others set up phone and online donation services and sent emergency crews ...
VIDEO: Girl Crush! Rihanna’s Up For Making Out With Miley Cyrus

VIDEO: Girl Crush! Rihanna’s Up For Making Out With Miley Cyrus

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Find out what Rihanna had to say when asked about whether or not she's interested in a kissing ...
VIDEO: Robert Pattinson Moves Out After ‘Katy Perry Involved’ Kristen Stewart Split

VIDEO: Robert Pattinson Moves Out After ‘Katy Perry Involved’ Kristen Stewart Split

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Actor Robert Pattinson has apparently been spotted moving his stuff out of the house he shared with Kristen ...
VIDEO: Will Smith’s Acting Dynasty Dreams

VIDEO: Will Smith’s Acting Dynasty Dreams

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
At a press event for his latest film, sci fi 'After Earth,' Will Smith discusses his son Jaden ...
VIDEO: Raw: Aerials Show Path of Oklahoma Destruction

VIDEO: Raw: Aerials Show Path of Oklahoma Destruction

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Video taken from a helicopter shows the extent of damage caused by Monday's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. (May ...
VIDEO: IPL Spot Fixing: SC rules out ban on IPL matches

VIDEO: IPL Spot Fixing: SC rules out ban on IPL matches

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Sports.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a stay on the remaining four matches of the ...
VIDEO: Match fixing to be criminal offence under new law: Kapil Sibal

VIDEO: Match fixing to be criminal offence under new law: Kapil Sibal

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Sports.
Law minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday stated that the government would formulate a new law under which match ...
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Would ‘Definitely’ Make Out With Rihanna

VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Would ‘Definitely’ Make Out With Rihanna

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Business.
When Miley Cyrus was asked who should have been crowned Maxim Magazine's Hottest Woman of 2013, she says ...
Farmer Kills Nephew Over N1,500

Farmer Kills Nephew Over N1,500

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
A 24-year old farmer, Abdullahi Babangida, who was arraigned for allegedly killing his nephew over the sum of N1,500, has been remanded in prison custody on the order of  Mr. Joel O. Michael, a trial magistrate in Ilorin, Kwara State, northcentral Nigeria. The accused, who hails from Ndanaku village near lade in Edu Local Government [...]
Keshi: Eagles Won’t Miss Uche, Moses

Keshi: Eagles Won’t Miss Uche, Moses

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
Stephen Keshi, coach of the Nigerian football team, says Osaze must change his attitude before he could earn a call to return to the national teamChief Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has declared that the team would not miss the services of Chelsea of England player, Victor Moses and Kasimpasa of Turkey star, Kalu Uche in the high-profile friendly match against Mexico, the World Cup qualifying matches against Kenya and Namibia as well as the FIFA Confederations Cup [...]
“Hunger! Govt must do something today” – Protesting woman bares breasts on court premises

“Hunger! Govt must do something today” – Protesting woman bares breasts on court premises

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
In a desperate attempt to draw attention to her misfortune, Esther Odozi, 21, bared her breasts on Monday on the premises of Ikeja Magistrate’s Court as she protested against hunger that was “killing her and the five children” she left back home in Agbor Owanta, Delta State. Odozi laid half-naked on a road in the ...
Corruption: Jang calls for re-evaluation of accountancy practice

Corruption: Jang calls for re-evaluation of accountancy practice

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has called for a re-examination of the practice of accountancy in Nigeria to check the growing cases of corruption in the country . Jang spoke in Jos on Tuesday  at the second session of the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria .... [Read More...]
Eight Nigerians make up CAF standing committees

Eight Nigerians make up CAF standing committees

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
No fewer than eight Nigerians have been appointed into the Standing Committees of the Africa Football Confederation  for the 2013/2015 soccer season.  A statement on CAF’s website on Tuesday said the appointments were approved by the Executive Committee of the confederation during its meeting in Cairo between May 15 and May 16, following a newly-introduced... [Read More...]
Musa Dumps Eagles For Russian Cup

Musa Dumps Eagles For Russian Cup

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
Ahmed Musa reacts after a goal for Nigeria at AFCONIt is confirmed that CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa will miss Nigeria’s high profile exhibition game against Mexico on 31 May in the United States due to club commitments. The former Kano Pillar player told Brila FM that he had been in contact with an official of the Super Eagles, informing him that he will [...]
Glo/NPFL League: Fear Grips Sharks

Glo/NPFL League: Fear Grips Sharks

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
•Action from the last Federation Cup final between Heartland FC and Lobi Stars which was held at the Teslim Balogun stadium. Photo: Emmanuel OsodiSharks FC have cried out ahead of their Week 14 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, match against El Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri tomorrow following the state of emergency imposed on the state by the Federal Government. Soldiers and other security forces are fighting to dislodge the extremist Boko Haram sect that has almost taken over [...]
SGF receives Achebe’s corpse in Abuja

SGF receives Achebe’s corpse in Abuja

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim, on Tuesday morning joined family members of late Chinua Achebe to receive the corpse of the literary icon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Other senior government functionaries who also came to welcome Achebe’s corpse included the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi; Minister... [Read More...]
Lagos Ready For Inter-Clubs Competitions —Oshodi

Lagos Ready For Inter-Clubs Competitions —Oshodi

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
•Action from the athletes during the last National Sports Festival held in Lagos. Photo: Emmanuel OsodiAll logistics, both human and material resources, to be used for the Inter-Clubs Competitions in Lagos State between now and the end of the year are ready. The Inter-Clubs Competitions, which will be organised by the 36 Sports Associations, are facilitated by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development and the Grassroots Sports Development [...]
Davis Cup: Sani Ndanusa Okays Nigeria’s Performance

Davis Cup: Sani Ndanusa Okays Nigeria’s Performance

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
Lawal Shehu. Photo: Emmanuel OsodiNigeria’s performance at this year’s African Zone III Davis Cup Championship has been given a pass mark by the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF, Engr. Sani Ndanusa. Ndanusa said that the fact that the team came second was enough proof that their performance was commendable despite the fact that the country did not [...]
19-foot python: Man captures, kills record-setting python (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

19-foot python: Man captures, kills record-setting python (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
A Miami man driving along a rural Florida road spotted, captured and killed the largest-ever Burmese python ever recorded in the state’s history, USA Today reported Monday. Scroll down for video… It seems only memorable things are 19-feet long: a stretch Mercedes-Benz wagon, the longest carrot ever recorded and now, the largest-ever Burmese python recorded ...
Dana crash: Coroner threatens to close pathologist’s testimony

Dana crash: Coroner threatens to close pathologist’s testimony

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
A Lagos State coroner court in Ikeja conducting an inquest into last year’s crash of a Dana Airline plane may cut short the testimony of the state’s Chief Medical Examiner, Prof. John Obafunwa, over his repeated absence from court. Obafunwa, who doubles as the Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, was absent for cross-examination on... [Read More...]
Chinua Achebe (Ugonabo Ogidi ) Goes Home

Chinua Achebe (Ugonabo Ogidi ) Goes Home

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa.
OpinionBy Joe Igbokwe All roads lead to Ogidi in Anambra State , Nigeria the home town of the late (Ugonabo) Professor Chinua Achebe on Wednesday 23 May, 2013 for the sage’s final burial. People from all walks of life will be heading to Ogidi to mourn the one they loved so much, the former life [...]
Mass Failure in JTME: Need For An Overhaul

Mass Failure in JTME: Need For An Overhaul

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa.
EditorialThe recent mass failure recorded in the WASCE, NECO and JAMB examinations is a sign of the turbulent times we are in. And it calls for concern considering the fact that it affects the youths who, in popular parlance, are regarded as the leaders of tomorrow. The poor result, succinctly put, means the future of [...]
‘Funke Akindele Still My Friend’

‘Funke Akindele Still My Friend’

Published On Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Under: Africa.
Bimbo ThomasYoruba actress, Bimbo Thomas, has debunked speculations that her relationship with friend and colleague, Funke Akindele, has gone sour. She said her friendship with Akindele began before they both starred in Omo Ghetto. She said that they not only enjoy a healthy relationship on the screen but off it too. She explained that people are [...]
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