Update: Church bomb kills several worshippers in Bauchi

by Isi Esene Unconfirmed reports say that the bomb which exploded in Bauchi State at St. John’s Catholic Cathedral directly across from the Bauchi Township stadium killed several christian worshippers earlier this morning. The explosion reportedly occurred a few minutes after 9am this morning during Sunday church service on Murtala Mohammed way in the Bayan... Read More

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September 23, 2012

TICKER: Bizarre: 7-year-old boy declared dead on Facebook after bad joke goes awry

The calls and text messages of support began on Sunday, as friends and family members reached out to Patricia Quintana, offering condolences on the death of her 7-year-old son, Javier. There was only one problem, however: Javier Ramirez, a cheerful second grader, was very much alive. “Too many people say, ‘I’m sorry he pass away.’... Read More

September 23, 2012

Something sweet on Sunday: Mum builds and rides special bike that carries all 6 children at once (PHOTOS)

Superbike … Emily Finch with four kids in the front, one on a seat and another on the attached cycle Emily Finch, 34, covers around 20 miles a day transporting her brood — aged two to 11. A full load, complete with shopping, weighs 40st. And sporty Emily has been biking Nathan, 11, Mary, nine,... Read More

September 23, 2012

TICKER: Not again: Bomb blast hits Catholic church in Bauchi

Reports reaching us say a fresh round of explosion has rocked Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. A source said a loud explosion was heard around a church in the Bayan Gari area of the city. The Bauchi Police Command’s spokesperson, Mohammed Hassan, confirmed he had also received report of the explosion but that he was... Read More

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September 23, 2012

Breaking: Bomb blast reported at St. John’s Catholic Church Bauchi

by Stanley Azuakola A bomb blast has been reported in Bauchi at the St. John’s Catholic Church. The church is located in the Bayan Gari area of the Bauchi, the Bauchi state capital. There is no report on whether there are casualties or the number if there are. However, members of the Bauchi State police command has cordoned off... Read More

September 23, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Hanging with smart people (YNaija Frontpage)

“The biggest reason why social media has become such a big deal in Africa, is because the mainstream media has been hounded and gagged for so long, that people finally found a way to express themselves without government influence.” The session was called ‘Africa’s Future Economy’ and the panel had quite a good mix... Read More

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September 23, 2012

Jadesola Martins: This ‘thing’ called life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

So I wonder…what’s this thing called life all about? Why do we make plans and have dreams when we are not even sure we will get to see this tomorrow we all yearn for? Life is beautiful. Life is great. Yet life is also fleeting and vain. Life is so many things to different people... Read More

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September 23, 2012

Anti-Islam film: Muslim rage spreads to Kano as protesters burn US & Israeli flags (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The anti-Islam amateurish video which portrayed the Holy Prophet Mohammed in bad light has continued to attract a lot of criticisms and protests in the Arab world. Pockets of protests have also broken out in several parts of Northern Nigeria, the latest being a peaceful protest widely attended in Kano State. These... Read More

September 23, 2012

Another police murder: The story of newly wed Ugo Ozuah allegedly killed by drunken policemen

by Stanley Azuakola Three weeks ago, the victim was Dele Oroja, the chairman of Meiran/Ilepo branch of Three Wheelers Association of Nigeria. He was shot by a drunken police corporal, Abbey Adekunle and save for the intervention of the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Umar Manko, his death would have unleashed violence and revenge. Since then,... Read More

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September 23, 2012

TICKER: #InCaseYouMissedIt: Ibori’s wife, others owe UK £1bn fines

Theresa, the wife of former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has been named among a number of convicts owing over £1bn of fines to the United Kingdom. The London Evening Standard newspaper reports that Theresa, who is one of the “major debtors,” still owes just under £5m of a court fine imposed for... Read More

September 23, 2012

One big happy family: Arik, Ministry of Aviation settle their differences, thanks to Anyim

by Stanley Azuakola The disagreement between the Ministry of Aviation and the management of Arik Airlines has been resolved and every misunderstanding settled. The conclusion is that the Federal Government has cleared the management of the airline to resume full flight operations. Interestingly, the national issue was settled like a family matter, and all accusations... Read More

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September 23, 2012

President Jonathan seeks divorce from abusive relationship… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Labaran Maku, the achiever Last week, President Jonathan launched a new book, Slow and Steamy Transformation: A Progress Report. It detailed the stellar achievements of his ministers. Whereas all the ministers had amazing achievements, the Most Outstanding Minister award went to Information Minister, Labaran Maku, who keeps proving that he was born... Read More

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