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Jos Crisis: We were sponsored, suspects tell police
The Acting Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, has said that some “faceless influential persons” are behind the March 7 killings in three villages of Shen district in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
Aduba, who briefed the press on the latest development in the state, said that confessional statements extracted [...]
Jos Crisis: 49 Persons face murder charge
JOS—THE police said, yesterday, that 49 people are to be charged with murder after communal violence left scores of villagers dead. Most of those facing charges are Muslims from the Fulani group, police spokesman Mohammed Lerama told the BBC.
The Nigerian Army High Command, yesterday, hit back at Plateau State Governor Da Jonah Jang, over comments [...]
Horror and Gruesome Murder in Lagos-Benin Expressway?
There is a Breaking Rumour about this gruesome murder in Lagos Benin Express way
Man’s inhumanity to man. A bus was ambushed by armed robbers, the passengers were robbed and raped, those that had nothing to give were asked to lie down on the road face down and the driver on gun point was commanded by [...]
Over 200 killed in reprisal attack in Jos
Over 200 killed in reprisal attack in Jos
Over 200 people mostly women and children were today massacred at three villages near Shen in Du District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected Fulani herdsmen on reprisal attacks. At least 45 children including toddlers were among those hacked to death, gunned [...]
Nigerian Footballer Endurance Idahor Dies while playing in Sudan
Nigerian Footballer Endurance Idahor Dies while playing in Sudan
During Saturday’s Sudanese Premier League match-up between El-Merriekh and Al-Amal, Nigerian-born forward Endurance Idahor was rushed to hospital after a challenge from a fellow player left him on his back, unable to breathe.
Despite the teams’ best efforts to see that the striker was given treatment as quickly [...]
Fifa Rejects Introduction of Goal-Line Technology
ZURICH — The International Football Association Board has rejected the introduction of goal-line technology, sparking an angry reaction from some football managers.
The decision was taken after a presentation of experiments during which cameras were placed on the goal posts and electronic chips inserted in the ball to determine if it had crossed the goal line. [...]
Celebrity News
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Michael Jackson’s doctor ‘to be charged over death’
Dr Murray has denied he caused Michael Jackson’s death
Los Angeles prosecutors will file a criminal case against Michael Jackson’s doctor on Monday in connection with the singer’s death, officials say.
Dr Conrad Murray’s legal team says it expects him to be charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The announcement came shortly before the doctor had planned to surrender himself [...] -
Super Eagles Defender Joseph Yobo Weds Former Miss Nigeria, Adaeze Igwe
Super Eagles’ defender Joseph Yobo in the early hours on the new year’s day took former Miss Nigeria, Adaeze Igwe to the altar at the Evangelical Bible Out reach Ministries International (EBOMI) prayer city in Jos.
The General Overseer of EBOMI Prayer City, Prophet Isah El Buba while officiating at the early morning wedding which was [...] - More from Celebrity News
Job Vacancies
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Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Recruiting
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Vacancy
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) is one of the largest and most successful industrial conglomerates in Nigeria.
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is recruiting for the following position
Shift Electrical Maintenance Manager (Power Distribution)
Ref: ELECT 2010
The Job:
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager will lead shift teams for maintenance, overhaul, installation and [...] -
SW Global Recruits VP of Technology Accra, Ghana
SW Global is one of the first globally competitive technology companies to emerge from West Africa and penetrate the global information technology (IT) market.
Job Title: VP of Technology Accra, Ghana
Job Objective
The Vice President of Technology will lead the creation and development of all integration and ongoing improvement related to technical facets of the company.
This individual [...] - More from Job Vacancies
Education News
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Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships For Nigerian Students 2010
Scholarships In Nigeria: Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships For Nigerians 2010
FOUR(4) MILLION NAIRA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FORTY(40) STUDENTS.
Introduction:
Applications are invited for Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship for Nigerians Awards. The award is for 40 (forty) students, each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) for their education.
Criteria for Award:
1. Applicant must be poor and indigent.
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Kogi State University (KSU) Admission List 2009/2010 Released
Kogi State University (KSU) Admission List 2009/2010 Released
Kogi State University Admission List for 2009/2010 Academic Session
Candidates who sat for the Kogi State post Ume Screening exams can now check their admission status online.
To Check The Admission List, visit The Kogi State University Websitewww.myksuportal.com
PRESS CTRL+F TO FIND YOUR NAME. TYPE EITHER YOUR NAME OR JAMB REGISTRATION TO [...] - More from Education News
Political News
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Jos Crisis: We were sponsored, suspects tell police
The Acting Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, has said that some “faceless influential persons” are behind the March 7 killings in three villages of Shen district in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
Aduba, who briefed the press on the latest development in the state, said that confessional statements extracted [...] -
MASSOB protests Uwazurike’s detention
MASSOB protests Uwazurike’s detention
AFIKPO—THOUSANDS of members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, yesterday, took to the streets of the ancient city of Afikpo in Ebonyi State, in a peaceful protest, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of their leader, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, who is being held in Kuje [...] - More from Political News
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Two Nigeria Movie Practitioners Assasinated in Edo State
Tragedy has again hit the movie industry as two popular movie practitioners in Edo State, Mr. Erhauyi Ogbeide a.k.a Ukeke and Eghosa Idehen a.k.a Erhejiro were on Tuesday evening shot dead by unknown assassins.
Although the details of the assassination were still sketchy as at press time, our correspondent learnt that they were killed in [...] -
Ag President Goodluck Jonathan Appoints Gen. Aliyu Gusau National Security Adviser
Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has appointed Lt. Gen. Aliyu Gusau (Rtd), as National Security Adviser. He replaces Maj. Gen. Sarki Mukhtar (Rtd).
In a media advisory , Ima Niboro, spokesman to the acting president confirmed the removal of Mukthar.Continuing, he said.Dr. Jonathan thanked the outgoing NSA for his services to the nation and [...] -
Ag President Jonathan Moves to save Yar’Adua
FEC Meeting: Jonathan moves to save Yar’Adua
IF events in the seat of Nigeria Political power, Aso Rock, Wednesday, are anything to go by, then one might say that after several weeks of political fireworks between factions to loyal ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua and Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, normalcy may have finally returned to the Presidency.
Perhaps, [...] -
CBN suspends deadline for old N50, N10 and N5 notes
LAGOS—CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has suspended the March 31 deadline for acceptance of old N50, N10 and N5 paper notes as legal tenders.
Last year, CBN introduced new N5, N10 and N50 polymer banknotes into circulation and gave a deadline of six months ending March 31, 2010, after which the old paper notes would cease [...] -
Oil Firms asked to leave Niger Delta
LEADER of the Niger-Delta Peoples’ Volunteer Force, NDPVF, and the Joint Revolutionary Council, JRC, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari and National President, Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, have accused multinational oil companies of fuelling the crises in the Niger-Delta.
They accused the firms of stealing the oil belonging to the people and taking sides with the [...] -
Power Tussle in Aso Rock
ABUJA—THERE were more questions than answers about happenings at the nation’s seat of power, the Aso Rock, yesterday.
The signs of cleavages and outright disloyalty to the Acting President were glaring. This may have even landed the Commander, Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdul Mustapha a verbal query.
Also, the core team of President [...] -
Bordeaux Beats Olympiacos 1-0 Ist Leg Last 16 UEFA Champions League
Bordeaux will take a slender lead into the second leg of their last-16 Champions League match against Olympiacos after a 1-0 victory at the Karaiskakis Stadium.
Despite being outplayed for much of the first half, Michael Ciani gave the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time with a header from a Yoann Gourcuff free-kick.
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Barcelona Snatches 1-1 Draw against Stuttgart in Champions League Last 16
Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted a precious second-half equaliser for holders Barcelona who snatched a 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw with plucky Stuttgart.
The hosts dominated the first half of the encounter and deservedly took the lead when Cacao headed powerfully into the back of the net.
The German side missed a host of further chances to extend [...] -
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited 2009/2010 Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) operator of NNPC/ NAOC/ Phillips Joint Ventures in pursuance of its Community Development Program invites suitably qualified candidates for its 2009/ 2010 Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme.
1. CATEGORIES OF AWARDS
- Host Communities Merit Award: For applicants strictly from NAOC host communities
- National Merit Award: For applicants from non-host communities.
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