PDP won’t escape defeat in 2015 – Bisi Akande talks tough, as usual

by Akan Ido The Action Congress of Nigeria has complained about the hurdles necessary for opposition parties to overcome in forming a merger. This was disclosed by the ACN National Chairman, Bisi Akande, who described the guidelines as “cumbersome”. Akande said this in London while giving a progress report of the talks between his party... Read More

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December 3, 2012

PHOTOS: Mercy Johnson is heavy… and busy

by Hauwa Gambo Everyone’s loving Mercy Johnson since she got married and stayed off the gossip headlines – us too! In new photos, the actress, who is, as they say, “heavily pregnant” is still busy on set in the United States of America. We approve!

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December 3, 2012

But of course: Man robs bank just 55 minutes after release from jail

A man could very well have set a record for the shortest stretch of time between lockups, requiring a mere 55 minutes to land himself back in jail after being released. Christopher Franklin Weaver, 33, walked out of Lane County Jail as one of 32 recently released inmates, walked about a mile or so and... Read More

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December 3, 2012

“Callous and senseless killing” – Bishop Oyedepo asked to pay N2billion

The General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has been asked to pay N2 billion within 14 days as general damages or face legal action, for the death of three-year-old Imienfan Omokaro who got drowned at Kingdom Heritage Model School operated by Winners Chapel in Benin. A letter written by Omokaro’s Counsel, Prince Peter... Read More

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December 3, 2012

2 suspected armed robbers killed by police in Ikeja

by Akan Ido Two armed robbers were yesterday killed by policemen during an exchange of gunfire around Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos. The killed armed robbers were part of a six-man gang of criminals who specialize in terrorizing customers of popular eateries in the Lagos metropolis. Two other members of the gang were also arrested... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Still on the matter: Once I get the money, I will buy a jet – Bishop Tom Samson

by Akan Ido Just like the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor celebrated 40 years in the Christian ministry recently, Bishop Tom Samson of the Christ Royal Family International Church has rolled out the drums to celebrate his 21 years in the vineyard of Christ. The clergyman spoke with reporters... Read More

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December 3, 2012

LOOK: It’s like a crusade! 40,000+ turn out for Psquare Ghana concert

by Hauwa Gambo You’ve gotta be proud of your home boys. The duo Psquare was at Ghana on Saturday, 1 December, and the concert in the capital, Accra was over 40,000 strong according to the concert promoters. You go, guys!

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December 3, 2012

My father’s love child was a “hidden agenda” for the North – Debe, Ojukwu’s first son

by Isi Esene Late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu’s first son, Debe, has revealed that Tenny Harman whose name was mentioned in his Will among the inheritors of his property is his father’s biological daughter. He reportedly said his father told him about her long before now. According to Debe: “That is his daughter, I knew about her;... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Report: HIV vaccine set to hit the market

After nearly 30 years of desperately searching for solutions to the Human-Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, the vermin that leads to the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS, the world may soon heave a sigh of relief, as real hope has been kindled of a possible vaccine that could, on a single dose, offer lifelong immunity to... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Report: 970 inmates are waiting to die in Nigerian prisons

970 prisoners on death row are currently languishing in the nation’s prisons awaiting their execution. They comprise 951 males and 19 females. Findings revealed that the inmates had been on death row for years, following the refusal of state governors to sign their execution order. As at July 2012 for instance, the prisons in River... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Lord have mercy: “Nigeria is safe and secure”, GEJ insists

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that Nigeria is a safe place to live and do business despite the incessant bombing and attacks experienced in several parts of the country. He said this yesterday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, stressing that it is not out of character for... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Boko Haram gunmen kill policemen, burn churches in Borno

by Isi Esene In what is now becoming a weekly orgy of violence, gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, yesterday killed at-least two police officers in Maiduguri, Borno State. Residents said about 50 men in cars and on motorcycles carried out a raid in the town burning three churches... Read More

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