Opinion: The balance of legitimacy is shifting in favour of Palestinians

by Ahmed Moor The United Nations’ decision does nothing to reverse the permanent colonization which has extinguished the possibility of a two-state outcome. The past several weeks have seen the Palestinian issue regain international prominence. Israeli attacks on Gaza, and Hamas’ response to those attacks produced political benefits for the Islamic party, which caused some... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Joachim MacEbong uncovers another kind of policeman in Agege & Adeniji-Adele

by Joachim MacEbong A lot of physical abuse goes unreported and steps have been taken to make victims able to come forward and receive care. On the wall at the entrance to Adeniji-Adele police station, the number of the D.P.O. (Divisional Police Officer) is prominent, to enable residents get in touch with him. At the... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Nigerians only have sex, and more in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

It is no surprise then that despite all the noise about Vision 20-20-20, our real economy is simply not growing. One thing that I will have to give to our forefathers is that sexually, they were out of control. Forget all those rumours those days being days of “decency”, “purity” and all that, those guys... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Onyeka Nwelue: #Aluu4 movie is the loudest scam of the century

by Onyeka Nwelue On 5 October, 2012, four young men were beaten up, disgraced, shamed, kicked, macheted, walleyed, abused, spat at, cursed, tyres sneaked around them and finally burnt in a certain place called Aluu in Rivers State. They watched themselves die and people also watched them die. They were called thieves. They were... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Another one: Pastors buy jets for “urgent” evangelism – Pastor Victor Adeyemi

The President and Founder, Global Harvest Church, Pastor Victor Adeyemi, has attributed the need for private jets by clerics in the country to challenges of evangelism. Adeyemi spoke on Sunday during the first anniversary of Global Harvest Church, Outer Ring Road branch, Ibadan. The clergy said recent criticism by the public on the perceived affluent... Read More

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December 4, 2012

FG declares total war on corruption: EFCC budget slashed by 50%

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may be crippled next year if the Federal Government’s slashing of its 2013 budget proposal by N11.7 billion sails through the National Assembly. Already, EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Larmode, has expressed concern that the development might prevent the agency from meeting its personnel cost in 2013. The anti-graft agency... Read More

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December 4, 2012

That sh-t’s expensive: Civil service commission renovates 26 toilets with N28million

The Senate, yesterday, described as ridiculous a total sum of N28 million spent this year by the Federal Civil Service Commission, FCSC, to renovate 26 toilets facilities. The Senator Aloysius Etok, PDP, Akwa Ibom North-West-led Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service was also told that N18 million was expended to renovate the commission’s offices... Read More

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December 4, 2012

That sh-t’s expensive: Civil service commission renovates 26 toilets with N28million

Civil service, senate, toilet

December 4, 2012

Getting naked against HIV/AIDS: Derenle, Karen Igho, Kel, others join the campaign (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu December 1 marked Worlds AIDS Day celebration and Nigerian/American TV personality, Shei Funmi mobilised Nigerian celebrities to take part in the HIV/AIDS celebrity photo campaign, themed GET NAKED. The photo-shoot took place on Thursday, November, 29 2012 at the Bheerhugz Cafe, in the Ikeja City Mall, Alausa- Lagos. Celebrities included Karen Igho, Dammy Krane, Eva Alordiah,... Read More

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December 4, 2012

“Rising above the storm of entrepreneurship”: FATE Foundation has an invitation for you

by Isi Esene “Rising Above the Storm of Entrepreneurship”, the theme of FATE Foundation’s Annual Celebration & Entrepreneurial Award Ceremony 2012 is scheduled to hold Thursday December 6, 2012 at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos Island at 3pm. The ceremony will feature an array of awards presentations to outstanding individuals to recognise their significant... Read More

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December 4, 2012

That’s for stealing from Fashola’s PA: 5 suspects arrested by police

by Akan Ido Five suspects, including a tailor, Ahmed Abdulkareen have reportedly been arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly stealing from the personal assistant to Lagos State Governor on information and Strategy, Lateef Raji. The suspects were said to have robbed at his residence on November 13. The case was reported... Read More

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December 4, 2012

#DanaCrash: We will fully compensate victims’ families – Dana Air refutes allegations

Family and dependents of victims of the June 3, Dana Air crash have been assured they will be paid full compensation in accordance with the law and available evidence. Dana Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Tony Usidamen, who gave the assurance in a statement entitled “Dana Air Press Statement on Payment of Insurance Benefits... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Another bomb blast injures 3 Shari’a guards in Kano

by Akan Ido A bomb explosion in Kano yesterday injured three paramilitary personnel. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was said to have been planted by unknown persons by the wall of the Juma’at Praying ground at Kofar Mata, where the paramilitary personnel usually take shelter. The injured officers are from Hisbah Guards, Federal Road Safety... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Total madness: Tonto Dikeh feat. Terry G in new song, Crazically Fit

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh releases a new track titled Crazically Fit. Brought to you by TGP Entertainment, Dikeh’s new song features Terry G and it’s the first song available on the new iROKING Music Player. Don’t just sigh, click play to listen:

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December 4, 2012

The Ojukwu Wars: Bianca cannot be a director of OTL – Transport firm insists

by Isi Esene A director of the Ojukwu Transport Company Limited, Ifeukwu Ojukwu, has stated that Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran warlord, Emeka Ojukwu does not have any business being a director of the company. He said late Ojukwu cannot dictate who represents him on the board of the company since the... Read More

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