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Talal Roda and Kossay Nourdin Lebanese Suspects Re-arrested...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:32:59 -0400

Talal Roda and Kossay Nourdin

Lebanese Suspects Re-arrested Over Hezbollah Arms -PM News, Lagos

By Nnamdi Felix / Abuja

A criminal charge slammed against four Lebanese arrested in connection with an illegal arms cache discovered in Kano, Northern Nigeria, was on Wednesday struck out by Chief Magistrate Muyiwa Oyeyepo of Karu Magistrate Court in Abuja.

VIDEO: Governor Suntai’s True Mental State In The US...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:57 -0400

VIDEO: Governor Suntai’s True Mental State In The US Hospital

A footage of the meeting between brain-damaged Governor Dambaba Suntai with acting Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Garba Umar at a US hospital. In this video Mr. Suntai did not say anything, however, he laughed repeatedly, a condition consistent with his mental state.

EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns Two Over Fake Globacom PromoBy...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:15:10 -0400

EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns Two Over Fake Globacom Promo
By Wilson Uwujaren

The accused allegedly obtained the sum of N80, 000 from one Christopher Onwubuemeli under the pretext that he had won N2million in a fake Globacom promo.

N560m Confirmed Missing From Kaduna SURE-P Funds, Assembly...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:25 -0400

N560m Confirmed Missing From Kaduna SURE-P Funds, Assembly Declares Vote Of No Confidence On Former Finance Commissioner Ayuba

Our report, on June 11, stated that the funds were being looted by members of the House of Assembly and local government officials. The report of the House, however, says nothing about the involvement of the legislators.

US Doctors Tell Gov. Suntai’s Family He Can’t...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:25:00 -0400

US Doctors Tell Gov. Suntai’s Family He Can’t Function As A Normal Person

By Saharareporters, New York

Neurological doctors treating Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State in the United States have told his family and the state government footing his medical bills the governor cannot return to normal state of mental health that would enable him to function as a governor.

Reinventing Community Life & Community Intelligence, Not Reprisal Attacks As Antidote Ousting Boko Haram

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:14:38 -0400

By Oyeniyi Faleye As I read through the tons of articles in order to get a broader picture of...

Wole Soyinka Columnist: Guest Columnist The Village Mourners...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:57:55 -0400

Wole Soyinka

Columnist: Guest Columnist

The Village Mourners Association By Wole Soyinka

Nigerians who are old enough will surely recall the source of the above title. For others, I ought to narrate its origin. Fortunately, early this year, I delivered a lecture at the University of Ibadan, where I made a passing reference to the true owners of that copyright.

NDLEA officers Nigeria: Drug Barons Devise Strategy To Evade...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:53:24 -0400

NDLEA officers

Nigeria: Drug Barons Devise Strategy To Evade Jail; 110 Accused Persons Jump Bail

By SaharaReporters, New York

An investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed what one insider called an increasing boom in Nigeria’s hard drug business, with serious lapses in the prosecution of suspects. “It is well known that a cartel operates within the courts, the prisons and at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to assist drug convicts to evade jail terms,” said a judicial source who spoke extensively on the issue.

Rivers: What Odili Did Not Tell Amaechi- Part II

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:32:54 -0400

By Ifeanyi Izeze In the beginning, the joint venture between Amaechi’s government and Skye Bank Plc...

Fracking: Nigeria Economy On The Bed Of Shale

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:58 -0400

By Ehi Oyabure Fracking is indisputably changing the geopolitical dynamics of global energy supplies...

JTF Frees French Sailor In Bayelsa

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:58:40 -0400

By SaharaReporters, New York The Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta today revealed that its...

Uwa Echejile FIFA Confederations Cup: FIFA Disqualifies Uwa...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:56:25 -0400

Uwa Echejile

FIFA Confederations Cup: FIFA Disqualifies Uwa Echejile As 1st Goal Scorer Against Tahiti

By SR Sports

The the world football ruling body, FIFA, has disqualified Uwa Echiejile as the first goal scorer of the match between Nigeria and Tahiti.

Echiejile was initially thought to have scored the first goal which led to a 6-1 drubbing of the tiny Oceania country yesterday.

Zimbabwe Elections UpdateTiseke Kasambala is the Southern Africa...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:44:13 -0400

Zimbabwe Elections Update

Tiseke Kasambala is the Southern Africa Director for Human Rights Watch based in South Africa. Tiseke worked on issues related to state-sponsored repression and violence, international justice, and economic, social, and cultural rights such as the rights to health and housing. Kasambala joined the organization in 2004 as Zimbabwe researcher and documented abuses surrounding the disputed presidential elections in 2008, marked by government-sponsored violence, the 2005 parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe, and the displacement of 700,000 Zimbabweans during mass evictions in 2005.

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President Jonathan Reverses Decision To Fire PDP Chairman,...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:02:01 -0400

President Jonathan Reverses Decision To Fire PDP Chairman, Bamanga Tukur

Sources told SaharaReporters that following heavy pressure brought to bear on him, Mr. Jonathan this evening at the presidential villa decided that Mr. Tukur, along with the PDP Financial Secretary and the Auditor, be spared the humiliation of removal.

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Nigeria’s Failed Democracy: Yinka OdumakinYinka Odumakin,...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:31:18 -0400

Nigeria’s Failed Democracy: Yinka Odumakin

Yinka Odumakin, Publicity Secretary of The Save Nigeria Group discusses an audit done by the Group which according to Odumakin, revealed that over the past 20 years democratic governance has gotten worse within the country. In the interview with Sahara TV’s David Miskis, Odumakin stressed concern for the future of the country by stating that Nigeria has not provided what he has hoped for and that is a major concern for the Save Nigeria Group.

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Sylvie Bello Explains U.S Immigration ReformSylvie Bello is the...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:26:49 -0400

Sylvie Bello Explains U.S Immigration Reform

Sylvie Bello is the Founder of the Cameroon American Council whose mission is to build capacity, relevance and visibility of community organizations. Its main programs include: African Diaspora Outreach, Arts & Culture, Capacity Building, Health and Women Empowerment She recently completed a 13 states tour advocating on immigration rights for Africans in the diaspora and abroad.

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That Enigma Of Kasper Hauser By Hannatu Musawa Columnist:...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:31:58 -0400

That Enigma Of Kasper Hauser By Hannatu Musawa

Columnist: Hannatu Musawa

“Once Upon A Time, A Mysterious Teenage Boy Named Kasper Hauser Walked Into A Town. He Was Dirty And Could Barely Speak. No One Knew Who He Was Or Where He Came From But It Was Revealed That Hauser Had Lived In A Small Cell Since He Was A Baby. Hauser Claimed That He Slept On A Straw Bed And Was Only Fed Bread And Water Through A Hole By An Unknown Man. Hauser’s Story Spread Throughout The Land, People Took Pity On Him And Came From Far And Wide To Meet And Support Him.

“There Is No Better Alternative To The PDP” - Olisa...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:57 -0400

“There Is No Better Alternative To The PDP” - Olisa Metuh On SaharaTV

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared on SaharaTV and defended the PDP’s reputation by describing the political party as “bigger than the individuals” and that the PDP would surmount all challenges currently presented within the party.

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Boko Haram Kill 9 Students, 13 Fishermen In Maiduguri - PREMIUM...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:37:13 -0400

Boko Haram Kill 9 Students, 13 Fishermen In Maiduguri - PREMIUM TIMES

By Ola Audu

Residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, said suspected members of Boko Haram on Monday killed 22 persons in separate attacks. They said the terrorists were on a revenge mission against youth vigilante groups that have been hunting them.

Upbeat Super Eagles Arrive Salvador, Ready For UruguayAfrican...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:14 -0400

Upbeat Super Eagles Arrive Salvador, Ready For Uruguay

African champions Nigeria arrived in Salvador, north-eastern Brazil today ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions Uruguay on Thursday.

The Super Eagles are in an upbeat mood. Coach Stephen Keshi has also been telling his boys to believe in their ability.

“Nobody gave us the chance to triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa,” he said. “We love the status of underdogs that we have here and it will help us to achieve our objective of making Nigeria and Africa proud.”

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