Daily Archives: January 16, 2013
Cruel fate: Stolen baby boy dies in custody
Tragedy struck in Anambra State capital, Awka, when a three-month-old stolen baby boy delivered by 20-year-old Charity Nwuzor from Ebonyi State died mysteriously in the custody of the Women Affairs Motherless Babies Home, Ifite-Awka. The home is owned and run ... Read More »
Fresh plot to unseat Tambuwal thickens…As House resumes today
Abuja and Chinelo Ogbogo Ahead of today’s resumption of the House of Representatives from the Christmas and New Year holidays, fresh plot to impeach the Speaker, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has filled the Chamber. Coordinated by a group, Transparency Network, ... Read More »
As Jonathan honours fallen heroes Drama at Remembrance Day parade
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday led leaders of the legislative and judiciary arms of government, the military and para-military, to perform the 2013 Armed Forces Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony in Abuja. The occasion was almost marred following the near collapse of ... Read More »
Onwe’s appointment constitutional –PDP
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has denied media reports that the elevation of the deputy national secretary of the party, Mr Solomon Onwe to the office of the acting national secretary was informed by ... Read More »
Ondo commissioner denies slapping director
State Commissioner of Transport, Mr Nicholas Tofowomo has denied slapping a director in the Ministry of Works, Mr Monday Afeniforo over a trivial issue. The commissioner, who spoke through his press officer, Bisi Agboola said there was no truth ... Read More »
Oshiomhole blasts politicians on reckless statements
The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole yesterday took a swipe at politicians who make unguarded statements that could undermine the unity and integrity of the country, just as he commended officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for fostering ... Read More »
FG sends Immigration boss on pre-retirement leave
Federal Government, yesterday ordered the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Rose Chinyere Uzoma, to proceed on pre-retirement leave, just as it directed that Deputy Comptroller General (DCG), Rilwan Bala Musa, takes over in acting capacity. Read More »
Ajimobi proposes N152bn budget for 2013
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has presented a budget proposal of N152billion for the 2013 fiscal year before the state House of Assembly. The budget christened ‘Budget of Transformation’ shows that N82.97billion represents 54.55 percent of the total sum ... Read More »
Gunmen kill 4 policemen in Kano
Gunmen killed four policemen in two separate attacks in Kano on Monday and yesterday, although residents put the casualty figure at five. The incidents occurred five days to the anniversary of the January 20 multiple attacks in the city by ... Read More »
‘Jonathan wasn’t prepared to lead Nigeria’
Mallam Aliyu Nuhu owns one of the best eateries and confectionery outfit in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria. As owner of Museum Kitchen, Nuhu said most times when he thinks of the many problems bedeviling Nigeria; the appetite to eat disappears. ... Read More »
