Day: 4 October 2012

October 4, 2012

Opinion: Nigeria is like a molue – let me tell you how

by Oyedeji Aderemi  There in the driver’s seat is the president of the nation, doing all he can to stir this vehicle that was once brand new but is falling…

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October 4, 2012

“I have no idea what you’re talking about!” – Romney zings Obama in debate (See top 5 quotes)

by Hauwa Gambo So you already know: many Nigerians, and Africans, were rooting for US President Barack Obama in his first election debate against Mitt Romney in Denver. Well, sorry,…

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October 4, 2012

Guinness World Record: Nigeria showcases world’s largest painting this month

by Stanley Azuakola The largest painting in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records is right here in Nigeria. The painting which measures 3,130.55 m² (33,696 ft²…

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October 4, 2012

Serial motorcycle snatcher gets 28 years in jail

by Reuben Daba On Wednesday in Lagos, an Ikeja High Court sentenced a serial motorcycle snatcher, Jamiu Rasaki, to 28 years imprisonment for a two count charge of conspiracy and…

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October 4, 2012

TICKER: 143 UNIBEN students arrested for certificate forgery

The management of the University of Benin, on Wednesday said it had handed over to the police 143 of its students for certificate forgery.   The students, according to a…

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October 4, 2012

“There is a hippopotamus in my house” – Man in Benue driven out by floods tells BBC

by Hauwa Gambo Nigerian emergency and government authorities have confirmed to the BBC that dangerous animals, ncluding crocodiles, snakes and hippos, have been found in homes and communities across Central…

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October 4, 2012

Another honour for the Abachas: Mohammed Abacha gets Ijaw highest title

by Stanley Azuakola This has been one heck of a week for the Abacha clan. First, the late General Abacha got honoured by the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson. He…

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October 4, 2012

TICKER: Robbers raid houses in Lagos, and force housewives to prepare “delicious meals” while they rob

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers last fortnight stormed Celenzia Community in Okokomaiko area of Lagos State and subjected the residents to untold hardship and torture. They particularly struck at…

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October 4, 2012

Report: Patience Jonathan leaves hospital, checks into hotel

by Stanley Azuakola New day, new 'authoritative' speculation about the state of Dame Patience Jonathan. The latest is a Vanguard report which carries the first real good news we've heard…

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October 4, 2012

In this together: Road to President Jonathan’s Otueke submerged by flood

by Reuben Daba Apparently, the floods ravaging the nation presently do not respect persons. Not even the road leading to Otuoke, President Jonathan's home town was spared, as it has…

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October 4, 2012

Tragic: Traditional ruler drowns in Delta floods

by Stanley Azuakola The heavy flooding across many cities and communities in Nigeria is showing no signs of abating. In Delta State, an additional 120 communities have been hit hard…

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October 4, 2012

S.O.S: “INEC is so broke, we may not be able to pay salaries” – Jega cries out

by Stanley Azuakola The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, shared some disheartening news on Wednesday. The commission said that it is so broke that it may not be able to…

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