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October 12, 2014

War in Edo state | Armed thugs invade lawmakers quarters, destroy cars

by Iyobosa Omorogie The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly got worse on Saturday as armed men invaded the legislators’ quarters and destroyed 36 cars belonging to members of the All Progres­sives Congress (APC). The thugs further shot at doors and windows of seven chalets inhabited by APC lawmakers, leaving property worth several millions of... Read More
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October 11, 2014

Gbenga Daniel plots Amosun’s downfall in Ogun

by Godwin Akanfe Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has reiterated the fact that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is back on its winning ways in Ogun State. Daniel, who stated this at a unification meeting held at his Asoludero Court residence in Sagamu said the coming together of a rainbow coalition of... Read More
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October 11, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: TAN accused of using rented crowd, Thugs invade Edo Assembly quarters, APC gets another presidential aspirant, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 11, 2014.   The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN, a group passionately campaigning for a second term for Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, has been hit by allegation of fraud, with some members of the group accusing it of staging a crowd in support of the president and... Read More
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October 11, 2014

There was no jailbreak in Kiri-Kiri prison – Official

by Jewel Stephen Contrary to reports of a jailbreak yesterday at the Medium Security Prison, Kiri-Kiri, Lagos, the Nigerian Prison Service has said that there was no such thing. The prison yesterday witnessed heavy security lock-down following a rowdy protest by inmates. The spokesperson of the prison service, Ope Fatiniku reacted to reports saying: “Indeed,... Read More
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October 11, 2014

Sad: Gunmen kill General Oneya’s daughter in Delta

by Iyobosa Omorogie The daughter of the former Military Governor of Kano State, Brigadier Dominic Oneya was reportedly killed by gunmen yesterday at the JW Junction  on Ovie Palace Road, Effurun, Delta State. The woman identified as Frances Oneya was said to have been killed by men believed to be armed robbers while on her way... Read More
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October 11, 2014

#DivorceCourt: The last time he gave me money was 10 years ago – Wife laments

by Jewel Stephen Nimota Fatokun, a 43-year-old trader has dragged her husband before the Customary Court in Alakuko, Lagos, over allegations of maltreatment. She told the court that her husband, Moruf Fatokun shirks his responsibility to the family and does not respect her opinion. She pleaded with the court to dissolve their sixteen year old... Read More
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October 11, 2014

@ObinnaAkukwe: Anita Oyakhilome endured fifteen years of an adultreous husband, this is in her defence

by Obinna Akukwe Anita Oyakhilome, the frustrated wife of Nigeria’s most flamboyant preacher, Chris Oyakhilome has obviously passed through 15 years of adulterous endurance and what she needs is our prayers and protective respect and defence of her choices to forget all the anti-rhapsody of heartbreak she endured all these years. Fifteen (15) years of... Read More
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October 11, 2014

@GimbaKakanda: Re-understanding political opportunism (Y! FrontPage)

by Gimba Kakanda One mystery that amused as much as it confused me was the audacity of the political aspirants who join the race for elective positions aware of the impossibility of victory. Not because they’re unqualified nor is this about political or social discrimination. Rather, this is in consideration of the absence of structures... Read More
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October 11, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Anambra Speaker gets passes from men | PDP starts sale of forms | Ngilari is guaranteed PDP protection | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Anambra Speaker gets passes from men. Nation PDP governors may confront Jonathan soon. Nation Osun APC and PDP are at it again. Nation Fayemi says he wants peace to reign. Leadership PDP is ready... Read More
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October 11, 2014

@MaxSiollun: Isaac Adaka Boro and the Niger-Delta (Y! History)

by Max Siollun Niger Delta armed insurrection did not begin with MEND, Henry Okah or Asari-Dokubo.  Decades before them an Ijaw nationalist named Isaac Boro led an armed campaign for greater Niger Delta autonomy, resource control and self determination for the inhabitants of the Niger Delta. So who was Boro, and what was his story? THE BACKGROUND OF... Read More
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October 11, 2014

Insulting PDP cannot be your mission statement – @Muazuaa tells @APCNigeria, others

by James Sambo Adamu Mu’azu, the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the opposition, believed to be the All Progressives Congress (PDP), for dissipating their energy on insulting the ruling party. Mu’azu said this on his Twitter page today describing the party as one that “believes so much in noise making, shouting... Read More
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October 11, 2014

President Jonathan flags off first phase of the $1billion Azura-Edo Power Plant

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has flagged-off the first phase of the $1billion Azura-Edo Power Plant. The power plant, which is the first fully privately financed Independent Power Plant (IPP) in the country is situated in Ihovbor/Orior Odemwende communities of Edo state. Jonathan called on communities around the country who are hosts to several federal, state... Read More
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October 11, 2014

“Never give up, work hard “: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Caterina Bortolussi, Creative Director, Kina Buti label

by Fransesca Uriri It is an exciting time in the Nigerian Fashion Industry, with remarkable stories of growth, expansion and international collaborations. But that hasn’t always the case, especially for Italian-born Caterina Bortolussi, Creative Director behind the ethically driven Kina Buti label. As the Leading Lady Africa for the week, she talks about how fashion... Read More
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October 10, 2014

Evil “pastor” arrested for raping woman during “deliverance session”

by Godwin Akanfe Anthony Arogunmasa, a pastor who resides on Araromi Street, Ikere Ekiti has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl. According to police account, Arogunmasa reportedly lured the unsuspecting woman into his room under the pretence of cleansing her from spiritual bondage. He was said to have committed the said crime on... Read More
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October 10, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Ngilari swears-in new acting CJ, 2 Edo lawmakers arraigned for assault, PDP panel says it can’t be compromised, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 10, 2014.   Governor Bala Ngillari of Adamawa State on Friday swore-in Justice Ishaya Banu as the new Acting Chief Judge of the state. Ngillari said the Judiciary arm of government remained the only system that had continued to maintain its integrity as it strives to strengthen... Read More
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October 10, 2014

Nigeria International Wine & Spirit Fair 2014 opens in October [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen Spronks Creations Limited; the organiser of the yearly Nigeria International Wine & Spirit Fair (NIWSF), the foremost business event that brings wine and spirit producers, traders and consumers together, today unveiled plans for this year’s fair which will hold at the External Ballroom and Extension, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on... Read More
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