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Ten persons feared dead in Suicide Attacks on Zaria Churches

June 17, 2012 5

One week after suspected terrorists bombed a church in Jos, North Central Nigeria, another group of churches in Zaria, North Central Nigeria have been hit, with scores of death, Scannews has learnt. An eye-witness told Scannews that the attack …

Edo 2012: Sambo says FG will maintain one-man, one vote

June 17, 2012 0

Fears that the July 14 Governorship election in Edo State may be rigged have been dispelled by Vice President Namadi Sambo who says that the polls will be free and fair. Edo State incumbent governor and ACN candidate, Adams …

Man, 33, faces prosecution for stealing cheque leaf

June 17, 2012 0

The police has started the prosecution of Akataka Martins for possessing a stolen cheque leaf with the intention of cashing same. The 33-year old man who resides in Shogunle, Surulere Lagos was arraigned by the police before an Abuja Magistrate. …

Abuja scavenger remanded in prison custody over theft

June 17, 2012 0

For allegedly stealing accessories of an air-conditioner valued at N500,000, a scanvenger, Usman Suleiman is cooling his heels in prison custody pending the conclusion of his prosecution. A Gwagwalada Upper Area Court in Abuja ordered that he be remained …

EFCC operatives to observe monthly exercise regime

June 17, 2012 0

For her operatives to remain physically fit and mentally alert, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced monthly physical training programmes for them. The commission started the physical exercise programme at the weekend, with the Commandant of …

Mrs Orji charge women to be non-partisan

June 17, 2012 0

Members of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) have been advised to continue with their non partisan posture to ensure that they contribute to the development of the nation. The advice was given by the wife of the Abia …

Ndume should face trial declares court

June 17, 2012 0

Senator Mohammed Ndume has a case to answer on the terrorism charges preferred against him by the State Security Service, SSS, for allegedly having unholy alliance with the terrorist group, the Boko Haram. Ndume had applied for a no-case …

EFCC arraigns two fraudsters over forgery

June 17, 2012 0

For involving themselves in $281,000 fraud, two man, Adeyemi Waheed also known Ahmed Abbas and Ademola Adeshina alias Usman are before a Federal High Court presiding over by Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu to face trial. They Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

Service of Songs held for two Dana Plane crash victims

June 17, 2012 1

It was an outpouring of emotions on Friday evening at the Bethel Covenant Family Church in Ota, Ogun state when family, friends and well wishers held a service of songs in honor of two of the victims of Dana Air …

Lagos State gets new Chief Judge

June 17, 2012 0

Justice Ayotunde Ayoola Philips has been sworn in as the new chief judge of Lagos State. The swearing-in done in line with section 271 of the 1999 constitution(as amended) which provides that a state governor on the recommendation of the …