Health risk: Reps set to ban importation and sale of ‘energy’ drinks

by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday put plans in motion to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, better known as energy drinks in the country. This is following a motion sponsored by a member, Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu, detailing the health risks of consuming such energy drinks. The House then went on to... Read More

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January 23, 2013

These guys are serious: Health minister says medical treatment abroad will soon be banned

by Rachel Ogbu The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu recently announced plans to stop Nigerians from travelling abroad for medical treatment which could be treated well in public and private health facilities in the country. On Monday January 21, Chukwu in Asaba, the Delta State explained that it was becoming increasingly discomfiting for the government that Nigerians... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“It is like a lost game” – Yobo reacts to Burkina Faso draw

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s national team captain, Joseph Yobo has expressed disappointment over the draw played by the Super Eagles against the Burkina Faso team in their first group match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations taking place in South Africa. The Super Eagles were stunned by a last-minute Burkinabe goal which effectively dashed... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Six states to be affected by 2-day power blackout – TCN

by Akan Ido The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an imminent power blackout in six states of the federation on Saturday and Sunday. According to a statement released by the TCN in Abuja yesterday, the affected states are Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and parts of Benue. The Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs of... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Opinion: Nigerian troops and the Malian crisis: The issues to consider

by Theophilus Ilevbare Actually, Nigeria does not share its border with Mali. In-between there is Burkina Faso, Niger republic and Togo. If all these nations did not report terrorist immigrants, then on what basis did the COAS raise alarm that Mali trained terrorist had landed Nigeria shores? A ruse it turned out to justify the... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Attack on Emir: Buhari’s statement is reckless and opportunistic – Presidency

by Akan Ido The presidency has described comments made by Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over Saturday’s attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as “reckless and opportunistic.” It advised politicians, especially those in the opposition, not to use the unfortunate incident to score cheap political points. The presidency noted that the comments by... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“I had to kill the boy”: Kidnapper arrested for strangling 7-year-old kid to death (PICTURED)

A suspected kidnapper, Patrick Onyeka, was on Tuesday paraded by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a seven-year-old boy, identified simply as Ayuba. Onyeka, a part time footballer and marketer of aluminum frames, was until his arrest last Thursday, living with his elder brother at Mumako Estate, Ikotun. Onyeka’s brother’s residence... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Guess who’s back: Patience Jonathan returns from Germany (Report)

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan yesterday evening returned to the country from Germany where she had reportedly gone for medical treatment. Her special assistant on media, Ayo Osinlu confirmed her return but declined to give further details. According to Leadership Newspaper reports, Osinlu indicated that Patience Jonathan is getting ready to... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“An attack on straight Nigerians”? Let’s break down this “Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill” for you

by Rachel Ogbu This week, our #IssueOfTheWeek is looking at the on going debate about same sex or gay marriage, which is to be passed into law in Nigeria. Let’s look at the pro-gay side of the debate today, led by a perception that the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill is a distracting tactic by... Read More

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