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October 19, 2012

Don’t kill them: Human Rights body asks Oshiomhole to suspend execution of inmates

by Isi Esene The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole to suspend the execution of two inmates in the state whose death warrant have been signed by the governor. According to the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Bem Angwe, the two men, Messrs. Calistus Eke... Read More
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October 19, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: “My mother had nine of us but seven died as infants” – Pres. Jonathan

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan, Wednesday, in Abuja said he was the only surviving son out of the nine children delivered by his mother. He said all his other siblings except his sister died as infants. He reportedly made this revelation at the United Nations Commission on Life-Saving Commodities meeting currently holding in Abuja,... Read More
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October 19, 2012

MIA: Case against Jonathan’s ‘undeclared’ 2015 ambition stalled as judge fails to show up

by Stanley Azuakola Followers of the court case instituted by a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Cyracus Njoku, seeking to prevent President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2015 presidential election were left disappointed today. Today was supposed to be judgement day for the suit, and reports say the verdict was ready. In spite of the verdict... Read More
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October 19, 2012

Two Nigerians caught in Thailand with drugs worth $33,300

by Isi Esene Two Nigerians were on Thursday arrested in Thailand for being in possession of 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘Ice,’ valued at an estimated $33,300 in eastern Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng area. According to the country’s narcotics suppression police, the two men, Ahamefule Cosmos and Iriegbe Chinonso, were detained at a convenience... Read More
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October 19, 2012

Ondo polls: Army, police declare readiness, threaten to deal with election thugs

by Isi Esene The Nigeria Police and the Army have threatened to decisively deal with any form of violence or breach of peace during  Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in Ondo State. This notice was jointly given yesterday in Abuja by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, and the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian... Read More
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October 18, 2012

Ouch: “Miss Dikeh came out sounding like she was in mid-stream orgasm instead of singing” – Producer Charles Novia critiques Tonto Dikeh’s new singles

by Charles Novia I have restrained myself for a couple of years from commenting on Tonto Dike’s career after my last comments about her role in the soft porn movie she acted in two years back, were badly taken by her and she went on Twitter to hurl infantile insults on my person with expletives... Read More
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October 18, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

Like most government documents, the Sure and Steady Ready Report reads like a propaganda document, like an artist blowing his trumpet before learning the notes. I remember that day vividly. It was the 1995 Academy Awards. I was alone, in my room, standing and applauding. Kevin Spacey was at the podium to receive The Best... Read More
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October 18, 2012

Subscriber group petitions GSM operators over alleged anti-competitive activities

by Isi Esene A consumer advocacy group wants Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate alleged anti-competitive conducts by Airtel, Glo and MTN, Nigeria’s three major GSM operators. The advocacy group named, Consumers Empowerment Organization of Nigeria urged the NCC to investigate and determine if the named GSM service providers engage in what it described as... Read More
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October 18, 2012

#DivorceDrama: “42 years of fighting, and we have no child” – Retired policeman wants out of marriage

by Isi Esene A 64-year-old retired police officer yesterday pleaded before an Ikorodu Customary Court to dissolve his marriage of 42 years giving several reasons for his decision. The man, Simeon Eguavon, told the court that he is seeking divorce from his wife, Grace, because she has refused to respect him and she is also... Read More
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October 18, 2012

Government will not condone ‘outright stealing’ of public funds – GEJ

by Isi Esene Well now you know it – it’s the impunity. President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday urged the country’s anti-graft agencies to do more in their fight against corruption promising to assist them in any capacity to carry out their legal duties. He said this at the Presidential Villa while swearing into office the... Read More
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October 18, 2012

On a roll: Oshiomhole demotes Vice-principal on the spot, fires 41 inspectors

by Hauwa Gambo Barely days after firing a handful of teachers for absenteeism, Edo’s governor, Adams Oshiomhole yesterday announced that 41 zonal inspectors and chief inspectors of education and local government education officers have been fired after a performance audit. They were fired over “non-performance and negligence of duty in continuation of the on-going sanitization... Read More
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October 18, 2012

TICKER: “I was dreaming of barbeque” – Woman who set house of fire while “sleep-walking”

A Kentucky woman claimed to be sleepwalking when she set fire to her apartment, as her heavily-medicated son slept inside. Lamonica Anganette Hill, 41, told firefighters that she dreamed about grilling when she ignited the flames in Lexington, Ky., around 1 a.m. on Sept. 13. But authorities do not believe her explanation. “I can’t speculate... Read More
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October 18, 2012

“In the midst of all the pains in the country?!” – Top 15 tweets on Tonto Dikeh’s new songs

By Reuben Daba If you don’t know by now that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh unleashed two music singles on Nigerians today, really, what planet have you been on? Of course as with all things culture and entertainment related, the Twitter world had lots to say about Tonto’s endeavour. LOTS. So much, we had to go beyond the traditional... Read More
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October 18, 2012

TICKER: Abuja Demolition: RCCG, Winners Chapel Estates, 35 More To be demolished – FCTA

Despite the controversy generated by the demolition of over 500 housing units by officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s department of development control in Lugbe 1 Extension, Gosa, recently, the FCT A says 37 more estates have been pencilled in for demolition. There is no going back on the demolitions of the “illegal” structures,... Read More
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October 18, 2012

On Their Own: Doyin Okupe, Ahmed Gulak do not speak for the president – Joy Emodi

by Isi Esene These are very interesting times, indeed. Joy Emodi, the special adviser to the president on National Assembly matters, on Wednesday disclosed that any presidential aide who makes disparaging remarks about the legislature is on his own. She said the unflattering remarks attributed to the special adviser to the president on political affairs,... Read More
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October 17, 2012

TICKER: Mighty fall: Lance Armstrong stepping down as Livestrong chairman; Nike terminates contract

Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity so the group can focus on its mission instead of its founder’s problems. The move came a week after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released a massive report detailing allegations of widespread doping by Armstrong and his teams when he won... Read More
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