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Okada rider stabs RTEAN chairman to death over N100 ticket

Okada rider stabs RTEAN chairman to death over N100 ticket
October 29, 2012 56 Comments »

It was a black Sunday for the residents of Shora Street in Ondo town as the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) boss was stabbed to death by a commercial motorcyclist over N100 union receipt. The victim was identified ... Read More »

Constitution review: Reps to hold sessions in 360 constituencies

Constitution review: Reps to hold sessions in 360 constituencies
October 29, 2012 13 Comments »

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review yesterday released 21 target areas. It also announced guidelines for the participation in the amendment by stakeholders even as it said that it will flag off public session in the 360 federal ... Read More »

Zuma woos S’African investors to Bayelsa

Zuma woos S’African investors to Bayelsa
October 29, 2012 2 Comments »

President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has for the second time praised the Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson for enthroning probity and accountability in the governance culture of Bayelsa State. President Zuma dropped this hint ... Read More »

Excitement in Ogun community

Excitement in Ogun community
October 29, 2012 1 Comment »

The people of Okun Owa in Odogbolu Local Government area of Ogun State have everything to smile for, as they can now boast of potable water. They are full of thanks to the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation, the ... Read More »

Jonathan condemns Kaduna bombing

Jonathan condemns Kaduna bombing
October 28, 2012 51 Comments »

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan noted that the apparent objective of the criminal and unpatriotic elements and forces behind the attack is to set back the progress the Administration has made in the ... Read More »

2012/2013: UNN to release supplementary admission list tomorrow

2012/2013: UNN to release supplementary admission list tomorrow
October 28, 2012 18 Comments »

Okonta advised the successful candidates to visit the University of Nigeria website - www.unn.edu.ng - or portal - www.portal.unn.edu.ng - to log in their JAMB registration number to generate and download a unique payment invoice for their acceptance fee Read More »

Suicide bomber attacks Kaduna church, kills 20

Suicide bomber attacks Kaduna church, kills 20
October 28, 2012 126 Comments »

The church, Saint Rita's Catholic Church, Malali, Kaduna, Kaduna State, was struck at about 8am by the suicide bomber operating in a car Read More »

Wiped out by Boko Haram: They killed my son, daughter, husband –Widow

Wiped out by Boko Haram: They killed my son, daughter, husband –Widow
October 28, 2012 152 Comments »

When about 45 years ago, Chief Basil Okonkwo, a business man, left his home-state, Anambra for Azare in Bauchi State in search of greener pastures, he had lofty dreams. Like any good father, he planned to train his children, give ... Read More »

Biafra agitators drag FG to court

Biafra agitators drag FG to court
October 28, 2012 142 Comments »

A legal battle for the actualization of Biafra Republic kicks off on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Owerri Federal High Court in Imo State. The plaintiff, Bilie Human Rights Initiative,dropped the hint in a statement made available to Sunday ... Read More »

Mrs. Sheila Solarin: Exit of a revolutionary educationist

Mrs. Sheila Solarin: Exit of a  revolutionary educationist
October 28, 2012 1 Comment »

Over the last few days, only few events have grabbed more headlines more than the unexpected demise of Mrs. Sheila Solarin, famous educationist and widow of the late Dr. Tai Solarin, foremost human rights activist, and founder of the Mayflower ... Read More »