The management of Arik Air on Tuesday admitted that two of its staff were arrested at the Heathrow Airport in London, England for suspected drug trafficking.
The issue was first conformed by the National Drug Law Continue reading “2 Arik Air Hostesses Nabbed For Drugs In London!”
- 2 Arik Air Hostesses Nabbed For Drugs In London!
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The management of Arik Air on Tuesday admitted that two of its staff were arrested at the Heathrow Airport in London, England for suspected drug trafficking.
The issue was first conformed…
- "Release Detained Boko Haram Suspects", Jonathan Orders!
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President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday took another step towards ensuring peace and stability in the troubled areas in the Northern part of the country as he ordered that all women…
- Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!
- Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!Posted 17 hours ago
The Senate on Tuesday gave its approval to the state of emergency declared in three states in the North Eastern part of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan last week. Since…
- America Blames Nigerian Govt Officials For Boko Haram Insurgency!
- America Blames Nigerian Govt Officials For Bo…Posted 19 hours ago
While many Nigerians continue to wonder why the President of the United States again chose not to visit the country during his tour of three African countries, a report released…
2 Arik Air Hostesses Nabbed For Drugs In London!
“Release Detained Boko Haram Suspects”, Jonathan Orders!
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday took another step towards ensuring peace and stability in the troubled areas in the Northern part of the country as he ordered that all women held in connection with the activities of the Boko Haram sect in the country be released. The directive was issued hours after the Senate approved the President’s declaration of state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
A statement Continue reading ““Release Detained Boko Haram Suspects”, Jonathan Orders!”
Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!
The Senate on Tuesday gave its approval to the state of emergency declared in three states in the North Eastern part of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan last week. Since the declaration of the emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, soldiers have been battling terrorists in order to rid the region of destructive activities of the Boko Haram sect.
The Senate President Continue reading “Senate Backs Jonathan On State Of Emergency!”
America Blames Nigerian Govt Officials For Boko Haram Insurgency!
While many Nigerians continue to wonder why the President of the United States again chose not to visit the country during his tour of three African countries, a report released in the United States on Monday blamed Nigerian government officials over the Boko Haram insurgency that has shaken the country for some years now. The damning revelation was contained in the International Religious Freedom Report for 2012. An excerpt about Nigeria in the report states that “In Nigeria, Boko Haram extremists violently murdered hundreds of Christians and Muslims during the year. The group often targeted political and ethnic rivals, religious leaders, businesses, homes, police stations, military installations, churches, mosques, and rural villages, using assault rifles, bombs, suicide car bombings, and suicide vests. Boko Haram claimed responsibility for many of the 15 church attacks that killed more than 150 people, including scores of Christians, during worship services.
“Some Muslim and Christian religious leaders alleged that Boko Haram sought to incite hostilities between Muslims and Christians and to spark reprisals in the Northern and Middle Belt states, where local laws, discriminatory employment practices, and fierce competition for land exacerbated communal tensions.”
A part of the report that blamed the Federal Government reads “ Continue reading “America Blames Nigerian Govt Officials For Boko Haram Insurgency!”
2 Feared Dead As Crisis Rocks Ogun University!
. “No Student Died”- Police
Violence rocked the Ago Iwoye campus of the Olabisi Onabanjo University on Monday. As early as 7.30 am, students had stormed the gates of the institution which they succeeded in locking. Policemen were however on the scene not long after. Some of the protesting students including the President of the Institution’s Students Union Government, James Ogunjimi were reportedly arrested by the police and taken to Ijebu Igbo. Street Journal’s findings revealed that the students were protesting against some of the “anti-students policy” of the school’s management. Some of the students revealed that one of the new policies stipulates that any student who does not pay school fees on time would not be allowed into the exam hall, which could mean an extra year for some. Continue reading “2 Feared Dead As Crisis Rocks Ogun University!”
Amosun Goes Tough; Locks Out Commissioners For Lateness!
The Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Monday went tough as he locked out late comers at the Governors Office in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. At least three Commissioners were affected by the lockout as well as hundreds of civil servants. The Commissioners were said to include those in the Ministries of Women Affairs and Information.
The Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa and the Head of Service, Modupe Adekunle supervised the locking of the gates of the secretariat at exactly 8.00 am. They were accompanied by policemen, apparently to prevent any Continue reading “Amosun Goes Tough; Locks Out Commissioners For Lateness!”
Soldiers Kill 14 Boko Haram Members, Arrest 20!
The Nigeria Army on Sunday disclosed that its men are making progress in the ongoing war against terrorism. Army spokesman, Brigadier General Olukolade disclosed in a statement on Sunday that several battles were fought and that between Saturday and Sunday, 14 members of the Boko Haram sect fell to the firepower of the army while 20 were captured as they fled.
He also stated that 3 soldiers died in the gunfights while 7 were wounded. Below is a full text of the press statement signed by the Director of Defence Information:
DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
P M B 309
GARKI – ABUJA
DHQ/ABJ/901/32/DDI l9 May 2013
PRESS RELEASE
UP DATE: BATTLE AS TROOPS PURSUE TERRORIST
Troops have continued the Continue reading “Soldiers Kill 14 Boko Haram Members, Arrest 20!”
Makers Of Killer Syrup, “My Pikin” Convicted!
. Company To Forfeit Assets
Adeyemo Abiodun and Ebele Eromosele, both employees of Barewa Pharmaceutical Compnay Ltd. were on Friday sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
The company and its employees had been dragged before the court on an amended 6-count charge bodering on the production of My Pikin, a teething mixture that killed Continue reading “Makers Of Killer Syrup, “My Pikin” Convicted!”
21 Killed As Army Commences Air Offensive Against Boko Haram!
. Terrorists Reply With Anti-Aircraft Guns
Not less than 21 members of the Boko Haram sect are believed to have died as a result of air raids on their training camps in Borno State late on Thursday. A spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen Chris Olukolade disclosed that fighter jets and helicopter gunships were used in the attack Continue reading “21 Killed As Army Commences Air Offensive Against Boko Haram!”
Boko Haram Shifts Attention To Katsina, Bombs Daura Prison!
There are fears that the state of emergency declared in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States might have compelled the Boko Haram sect to shift focus to other parts of the Northern Region. With the state of emergency, there was heavy deployment of troops and military equipment including fighter jets to parts of the North West where the sect is known to be most ferocious in its operation.
Reports from Borno indicate that some of the bases of the sect have been captured. There was a fight in Sambisa Forest Reserve, south of Miduguri as the military shelled the Boko Haram base in the reserve, killing at least 21 suspected terrorists. Continue reading “Boko Haram Shifts Attention To Katsina, Bombs Daura Prison!”
Court To Decide Pension Thief, John Yusufu’s Fate On June 20
Embattled former Director of the Police Pension Office will know his fate on June 20 as Justice Adamu Bello of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed that date for his ruling in a suit instituted by the former Director, seeking to quash the 4-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Yusufu is being prosecuted by the EFCC for allegedly concealing his interest in SY-A Global Company Limited and non declaration of a sum of 250 million deposited in a bank account which were not contained in his asset declaration form.
Yusufu is asking the court Continue reading “Court To Decide Pension Thief, John Yusufu’s Fate On June 20″
Senate To Debate State Of Emergency On May 21
The Senate has fixed May 21 for deliberation on the state of emergency declared by the President in three states in the North-eastern part of Nigeria. The Senate President, David Mark made this known on Thursday as he called on all members to make themselves available for the May 21 debate so that a quorum would be formed when Continue reading “Senate To Debate State Of Emergency On May 21″
Canada Issues Travel Warning On Nigeria!
Following the state of emergency declared in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has advised its citizens in the country not to visit the affected states.
An alert issued by the High Commission on Wednesday stated that “The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria would like to take this opportunity to remind Canadians to avoid Continue reading “Canada Issues Travel Warning On Nigeria!”
EFCC Arraigns Former FCDA Director For Fraud!
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned a retired Director of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Aminu Ibrahim Gaya before Justice Olasubo Olarenwaju Goodluck of the FCT High Court, Abuja on a four count charge bordering on forgery, conspiracy, and obtaining money under false pretence.
The accused owns GYANO International Limited which allegedly defrauded one Uche Christian Okoli, an Estate Continue reading “EFCC Arraigns Former FCDA Director For Fraud!”
NUC Releases List Of Nigeria’s Illegal Universities!
. ICPC Seals Premises
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and National University Commission (NUC) have started their joint operations nationwide to crack down on illegal degree awarding institutions in the country.
The Chairman of ICPC/ NUC Task team, Professor Olu Aina disclosed that there were known 67 illegal institutions but 57 had so far been identified with 41 of them having operational addresses while others were without known fixed addresses.
Professor Aina did not state whether the ICPC and NUC would compensate the students in those universities He disclosed that the students had no prerequisite qualifications Continue reading “NUC Releases List Of Nigeria’s Illegal Universities!”
FCT Chief Judge Resigns To Become Traditional Ruler!
Street Journal’s findings have revealed that Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi, the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory has turned in his resignation letter. Indications emerged that he has also forwarded a letter bordering on voluntary retirement to the Presidency while his resignation as the Chief Judge was forwarded to the Continue reading “FCT Chief Judge Resigns To Become Traditional Ruler!”
Boko Haram Ignores State Of Emergency, Shoots CAN Leader In Borno!
The Boko Haram sect on Tuesday evening gave indications that it was prepared for whatever comes with the declaration of a state of emergency in three states. Minutes Continue reading “Boko Haram Ignores State Of Emergency, Shoots CAN Leader In Borno!”
Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency In Adamawa, Yobe & Borno!
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday took a decisive step towards the improvement of security of lives and property as he declared state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. In spite of the state of emergency however, the Governors of the affected states will remain in office.
Below is a full text of the President’s speech:
Dear compatriots,
1. It has become Continue reading “Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency In Adamawa, Yobe & Borno!”
N 107m Fraud: Former PDP Chairman’s Hearing To Resume On June 6!
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing till June 6, 2013 in a case involving former Peoples Democratic Chairman, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor. The former Chairman has been dragged before the court over an alleged N 107 million fraud by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
When the hearing resumed, the first accused, Prince Ogbulafor was cross examined by his counsel and he admitted Continue reading “N 107m Fraud: Former PDP Chairman’s Hearing To Resume On June 6!”
Opinion: Messages Of Bad Policies From Asari’s Vituperation!
In December, 2012, Asari Dokubo stunned many people with his criticism of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Back then, Asari said “President Goodluck Jonathan will lose the 2015 election because he is surrounded by greedy people and he has turned against the key people who helped his ascendancy to the Presidency. We must speak out on the issues that are very critical to the survival of the people of the South South and the South East, which is the political base of Goodluck Jonathan.
Jonathan is s Continue reading “Opinion: Messages Of Bad Policies From Asari’s Vituperation!”
Street Journal’s Survey Shows Nigeria Is Not Moving Forward!
Results from an independent poll conducted online by Street Journal in April, 2013 have pointed in the direction that Nigeria is not moving forward. The reason for the response might have been predicated on the prevailing security situation in the country as well as a number of socio-economic factors. 64 % of the respondents believe the country is not moving Continue reading “Street Journal’s Survey Shows Nigeria Is Not Moving Forward!”
Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Baga, Bama Attacks!
The Boko Haram sect on Monday claimed responsibility for recent attacks that left scores dead in Baga and Bama in Borno States. An attack on Bama left 55 people, including soldiers, policemen and prison officials dead. The claim was made by the leader of the sect, Mallam Abubakar Shekau in a 12-minute video which also showed some women and children held hostage by the terrorist sect.
In Continue reading “Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Baga, Bama Attacks!”
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