“There is a lack of ownership of the 1999 Constitution” – Oby Ezekwesili addresses the #ChildNotBride debate (TWEETS)

by Isi Esene Former World Bank Vice President, Oby Ezekwesili has lent her voice to the growing number of Nigerians objection to the inability of the Senate to make amendments to Section 29 of the Nigerian Constitution which allows young girls to make decisions bothering on their nationality based on their marital status. Ezekwesile who... Read More

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July 26, 2013

Busted: 5 Bayelsa community leaders arrested for diverting flood relief materials

by Rachel Ogbu Five community leaders have been arrested in Bayelsa State for diverting relief materials meant for flood ravaged communities in 2012. The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Post Flood Management Committee, Francis Doukpola, spoke in Yenagoa on Thursday that the five community leaders diverted bags of cements supplied by the committee to the communities... Read More

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July 26, 2013

Man allegedly kidnapped and killed by his friend in Benue

by Rachel Ogbu Investigations into the death of 39-year-old father of three, Tartseagh Boshien, has begun after he was reportedly kidnapped and killed by a gang allegedly led by his friend in Makurdi, Benue State. Boshien was a senior driver with the Benue State Urban Development Board. He was said to have left Makurdi last... Read More

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July 26, 2013

Overflowing grief: 15 soldiers killed by Boko Haram get national burial

by Rachel Ogbu There were heart breaking tears and mourning from relatives and friends of the two Army Majors and 13 soldiers killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, Yobe, and UNAMID operations in Darfur, Sudan, who were buried yesterday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. During the national burial, President Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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July 26, 2013

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Innovation and change in the Petroleum Industry

by Diezani Alison-Madueke The supply of petroleum products at controlled prices to riverine communities in the Niger Delta has been significantly enhanced with an increase in the number of operational Floating Mega Stations from 6 to 9 over the same period. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has in the last two years vigorously pursued the... Read More

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July 26, 2013

SCAM: Teacher charged for impersonating Fashola and Aregbesola’s wife (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe A 53-year old teacher on grade level 10, Asogbon Victoria Abosede has pleaded not guilty for impersonating the First Lady of Lagos State Governor, Emmanuela Abimbola Fashola and her Osun State Counterpart, Sherifat Aregbesola. Asogbon appeared before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court facing a 10-count charge filed by the Lagos Attorney General before... Read More

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July 26, 2013

South African ‘serial rapist’ with HIV found dead in prison cell (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Sifiso Makhubo who is known to be one of South Africa’s worst serial rapists has been found dead in his prison cell, new reports say. Just hours before his trial was due to start, Makhubo who faced 122 charges and murder was found hanging. Authorities suspect he used a blanket but they... Read More

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July 26, 2013

“I am going nowhere,” Amaechi speaks on BBC Hardtalk, addresses 2015 rumours (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appeared on the BBC Hardtalk show to address issues surrounding his highly public dispute with President Goodluck Jonathan. He spoke about his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), about his “ambitions” for 2015 and what Nigerian politicians need to address in order to stop political problems harming... Read More

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July 26, 2013

Femi Maderera: Weeky spot in the wall (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Femi Maderera “The voice came, without a physical body this time… ‘Talk to me,’ the voice said.” It finally hit her. She lay curled up in a fetal position, wishing she could talk about it, imagining lying on a therapist’s couch and talking,wishing she could shave off her burden. Depression finally made sense. The... Read More

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