#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from all over the country and Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar as one of the winners of the prestigious awards. In his usual no-holds-barred manner, Amaechi... Read More

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December 20, 2013

‘I’m not a robber, I only give them information’ – Robbery suspect (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun Police officers in Lagos have arrested one suspected member of a gang of robbers believed to have killed 3 officers during a foiled robbery attempt. Nonso Egbuzobi, 28, is said to have participated in an operation aimed at robbing an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the Ayobo area of the state in... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals

by Frederick Nwabufor As a matter of fact, a typical day for Onitsha residents is punctuated and hyphenated by robberies in shuddering successions. A day does not come to full maturity without splatters of blood from gun wounds and peals of lamentations effectuated by stolen property. In fact, in terms of robberies, Onitsha is a... Read More

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November 26, 2013

Gov. Jang raises alarm over possible terrorist attack during Christmas

by Oke Efagene Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang has said that based on security reports made available to him, the state may come under attack during the Christmas celebrations. Jang disclosed this at the 2013 harvest and thanksgiving service of the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) headquarters church, in Jos on Sunday. He... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Incredible: Angola becomes ‘first country to ban Islam’, dismantles mosques

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Announcing plans to eradicate the world’s fastest growing faith from its territories, Angola has become the first country in the world to ban Isalm and has taken preemptive steps to enforce it by actually destroying mosques. This action comes by popular demand of the Angolan people because “they see what Muslims are doing to non-Muslims,... Read More

November 22, 2013

Jonathan recovers from illness in London, speaks at the HIIC meeting (See Photos + full speech)

by Oke Efagene Yesterday, Thursday 21 November, 2013, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, was said to have taken ill while presiding over the Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors meeting in London, United Kingdom. This was revealed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati. Abati,... Read More

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November 18, 2013

4 armed robbers, 2 policemen dead after failed bank robbery in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo Ayobo in the Ipaja area of Lagos was yesterday the scene of a shootout between heavily armed robbers and police officers on security duty. The robbers, who arrived the area to steal from a bank, were engaged by the security operatives in a fierce battle that resulted in the deaths of 4... Read More

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November 16, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Tight security in Anambra, APCs, police helicopters on standby

by Akan Ido As the Anambra governorship election takes place today, security formations in the state have been put on high alert to combat any form of disorderliness during the voting exercise. Armoured Personnel Carriers and police helicopters have been stationed in strategic areas of the state to be immediately deployed in troubled areas if... Read More

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November 12, 2013

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Africa’s biggest crude oil reserves (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Projected rise in oil find by the Nigerian government has been held back by reduced investment in exploration by the oil majors due to insecurity and uncertainty surrounding the effect of the petroleum industry bill which is waiting to be passed into law by the legislature. Considering the ever present peak... Read More

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October 28, 2013

Opinion: OduahGate and the importance of ethics to National Dialogue

by Adeolu Ademoyo While President Jonathan awarded Elbit Security-gate without bidding, Stella Oduah-gate was awarded without bidding. While Elbit-gate has two costs in the public domain, Stella Oduah-gate has inflated prices. Same thing, no difference. The ethics of motive is an aspect of ethics that allows us inspect and assess the moral worth of an... Read More

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October 24, 2013

Bola Tinubu: Charting a new path to national rebirth

by Bola Tinubu But even strong faith wilts under an avalanche of bad tidings and misfortune brought about by clumsy, wrong-minded governance. A jobless, hungry man cannot eat fantasy or faith. His reality forces him to choke on them. Time flies. Seventy years ago, this prestigious club was founded. Much has happened since then.... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Fresh violence: 3 people beheaded in Zamfara as Ag. Gov. escapes death

The acting governor of Zamfara State, who is also the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Honourable Sanusi Garba Rikiji, escaped death by the whiskers at the Tudun Kuya in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state on Friday, following a mob attack on his convoy by Hausa youths said to be protesting... Read More

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October 14, 2013

They want to kill us – ASUU leaders allege threat to their lives

by ‘Jola Sotubo The standoff between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has taken a dramatic twist after the academic body has alleged that the lives of its leaders are being threatened. The striking lecturers, who have refused to back down on their demands since the strike started over... Read More

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October 5, 2013

Dino Melaye: A Nation in dangerous rift

by Dino Melaye …we are more shocked by the open confession of our own President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at a Church service in Abuja that the alleged members of the Boko Haram have infiltrated his government and even could be dining with him. It is with deep sense of pain, bleeding heart and concern for... Read More

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October 4, 2013

“I was raped on the roof of a building”: Madonna opens up about sexual abuse at age 19

Madonna has revealed she was raped at knife-point at the start of her career. The pop legend has opened up about her traumatic ordeal for the first time in nearly two decades, revealing she was sexually abused by a stranger at knifepoint shortly after arriving in New York City from Rochester, Michigan, to pursue her... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: Unlike Obasanjo, we have a president without gumption

by Femi Fani-Kayode I am a great believer in strong government and I am one of those that has always believed that President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the best, if not the best, and most effective leaders that we have ever had in this country. Permit me to begin this contribution by quoting a... Read More

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October 1, 2013

Opinion: #Independence53 – Truly defining our freedom

by Cynthia Mbamalu 53 years down the line, the freedom our parents and heroes danced about is another illusion we dream will become a reality one day. I want to take a survey from a cross section of Nigeria by asking; “What does freedom mean to you?” It has become a tradition to bemoan the... Read More

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September 29, 2013

Independence Day: FG beefs up security nationwide

by Tutu Akinlabi Security across the federation has been beefed up in preparation for Independence day celebrations which will take place on Tuesday, the 1st of October. This move comes as a result of apprehension that terrorist sect Boko Haram might have plans to strike and disrupt the day’s ceremonies. Also police commands across the... Read More

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September 25, 2013

BUSTED: Delta most wanted kidnapper arrested in Rivers hotel

Niger Delta most wanted criminal and kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Ibruvwe, was on Wednesday morning captured by operatives of the State Security Services (SSS) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The notorious kidnap suspect was nabbed seven days after he issued a 60-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to develop Urhobo areas of Delta State in order... Read More

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September 23, 2013

How Libyan dictator, Colonel Gaddafi raped hundreds of women and kept sex slaves – Ex-security chief

Dead Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi raped hundreds of women during his years in power, and even kept a harem of sex slaves locked in the basement of his home, his former security chief has revealed. Mansour Daw, who stayed loyal to the tyrant until his downfall and subsequent death in 2011, said Gadaffi’s sexual... Read More

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September 20, 2013

“We are not Boko Haram” – Survivors of Abuja killings (PHOTOS)

There has been a twist in the claims by Nigeria’s intelligence agency, the SSS that its men engaged in a shootout with armed Boko Haram elements early Friday, in Abuja, as survivors and residents of the area disputed the account. They said there was no shootout. But rather, they contended, armed men in military uniform... Read More

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September 13, 2013

My experience in the kidnappers’ den – Mike Ozekhome

by Isi Esene Mike Ozekhome, the human rights activist who was abducted by unknown gunmen two weeks ago returned home on Thursday to a rousing welcome. The popular lawyer who was kidnapped between Ehor and Ekpoma Road in Edo state and released on Wednesday, was in a joyful mood as he narrated his experience to well-wishers... Read More

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September 11, 2013

Ife Adebayo: Security in Nigeria – Of powerless guns and gated communities (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo In spite of the increase in guns, gated communities… insecurity continues to increase. This is because the solution to insecurity is not guns, nor is it gated communities… it is basically fulfilling all the items listed in my Nigeria’s hierarchy of needs. I was driving on the Ibadan-Ife Highway a few weeks... Read More

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September 2, 2013

This is why the Devil can’t try Ghana (LOOK)

by Akan Ido The religious fervour currently running through Ghana is reflected in their amazing posters advertising church events. But very few can compare to the one above showing a prophet apparently battle-ready for combat. With spiritual and physical protection like this even the Arch-enemy would do a rethink approaching Nigeria’s western neighbours while the... Read More

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August 18, 2013

Heavy security presence as Patience Jonathan arrives Rivers

The nation’s First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan arrived Port Harcourt Sunday afternoon for a three day visit. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Angela Agabe who confirmed the development to the Vanguard said she was immediately flown from the airport to Okrika, her home, adding that she was in her home town over... Read More

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August 15, 2013

Opinion: Mbu Joseph Mbu – Officer in the eye of the storm

by Ben Okezie He may have tread the “political soil” where Governor Amaechi holds sway , but Mbu should not seen as one picked from Mars to be in charge of the Rivers State Police command. The world over, they are regarded as special species of homo sapiens and sequel to their sophisticated training, they... Read More

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August 13, 2013

Opinion: The ‘sins’ of the Nigerian elite

by John Amoda He said the inequalities in Nigeria are such that “the wealthy live like prisoners—the rest of the society resents them. And that brings me to the topic of discussion today- the grave mistake our elite makes when they think it fun owning mansions and private jets, at our expense, in the face... Read More

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August 13, 2013

Opinion: Edward Snowden, Isreali surveillance contract and false analogy

by Adeolu Ademoyo No one can deny the evil nature of terrorism of any type. But the critics of the American state have raised the question of legality and ethics. In other words, is the American surveillance program lawful? Is it ethical? “It’s not enough for me as president to have confidence in these programs... Read More

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August 11, 2013

#JoinTheDebate: ‘Why I would never move back to Naija?’ Controversy as Nigerian gives reasons for choosing America over her country (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Many Nigerians will tell you they can’t wait to return to the country of their origin but a few others can even bear the thought of living in a country that, according to them, doesn’t give you an opportunity to grow and reach your potential. In a YouTube video recently posted by Kola... Read More

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July 22, 2013

Lateef Ibirogba: Rivers crisis and the lingering issue of state police

by Lateef Ibirogba A state governor, as the chief security officer of his state, in an ideal setting, ought to have the control of police stationed in his state. The current trend where the Police Commissioner in a state will have to take orders from Abuja concerning security issues in a state, is, to say... Read More

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