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Flying object constructed by a boy holds Benin residents spell-bound

February 7, 2014 0

It was an interesting viewing for Benin residents as a functional flying object built by a boy flew across a part of the city. The boy who constructed the aircraft said he has never had the opportunity of going to …

CBN governor faces probe over illegal expenses amounting to N138billion

February 7, 2014 13

In what appears the biggest probes on unathorised public expenses, the Senate will look into the books of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to determine how its governor, Lamido Sanusi expended N138bn on interventions in schools and other sectors. …

After interrogation, DSS grants Asari administrative bail

February 7, 2014 1

Operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, fully interrogated the leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, NDPVF, on statements credited to him. After the interrogation, he was released on bail.

Air Forces raids Boko Haram camps in Borno State

February 6, 2014 18

The 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force in Maiduguri said on Wednesday that it had destroyed suspected Boko Haram hideouts following a raid in some parts of the state. The spokesman for the group, Squadron Leader Chris Erondu, …

Nigeria Police Reads Riot Act To Political Leaders In Kaduna Ahead 2015

February 6, 2014 0

Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Mr. Suleiman Abbah, on Wednesday met with leaders of political parties in Kaduna State, warning that the Police would not hesitate to disrupt any political rally …

Disgraced Catholic order denounces founder, apologizes to victims

February 6, 2014 10

(Reuters) – A disgraced Catholic religious order whose late founder lived a double life as a paedophile, womanizer and drug addict officially denounced him on Thursday and apologized to his “many victims”. The Legionaries of Christ, which former members said …

PDP Accuses RSIEC of Electoral Sabotage

February 6, 2014 0

APC Membership Registration PDP Accuses RSIEC of Electoral Sabotage …Commends Rivers People For Shunning APC Registration The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as disturbing and an act of sabotage the alleged release of the …

Police High Command transfers Mbu, 12 other police commissioners

February 6, 2014 0

The Police High Command has re-deployed 13 serving State Police Commissioners. Prominent among the 13 re-deployed police commissioners is the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Joseph Mbu. By virtue of the transfer, Joseph Mbu now takes over the security of the …

Osun State has been denied development says Omisore

February 6, 2014 0

PDP Governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyola Omisore has berated the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola for running the state on the basis of propaganda and billboards, rather than engaging in developmental projects.

Criminal prosecution of former Ogun State Governor to continue on April 3

February 6, 2014 9

The EFCC will continue the criminal prosecution of the Ogun State Governor, Chief Gbenga Daniel on April 3, 2014 in an Abeoukuta Court, Scan-News has gathered.