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Imo LG Polls: Governor’s ally, Paul Unawunwa under police investigation

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By Sunday Ogbodo, Owerri A close ally of Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, Mr Paul Unawunwa, is under investigation by the police after he was accused of disrupting polls during the March 27, 2004 local government election in the state. It could be recalled that election violence was reported

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My plans for Bwari/AMAC Constituency -Anene

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

  The Campaign for the Bwari/AMAC Constituency hit a new level as Johnson Soma­dina Anene, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the House of Repre­sentatives in the forth-coming elec­tion gathered friends, supporters and well-wishers to a dinner to rub minds on his views, programmes and initiatives. AUGUSTINE AMINU was there. Excerpts:   Considering the ties […]

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Obiano’s one year mile race

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

  Anambra State is arguably the most politically aware state in the South East geopolitical zone given the calibre of politicians and well informed followership in the area hence, it is always ready to beam its search light on any public office holder that steps into the seat of governance. Its people are quick to […]

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Though Buhari jailed our father, we’ve forgiven him

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

  Tokunbo Ajasin is a leader of Atayese, a Yoruba self determination group in the South West. In this interview, he took Yoruba leaders to task over their support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid saying they are on their own as their view does not repre­sent that of majority of average Yoruba people […]

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Buhari’ll run a good govt – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

All Progressive Congress (APC) Vice Presidential can­didate, Professor Yemi Osin­bajo, on Tuesday, restated that General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), is ready to tackle the problem of corruption and se­curity when elected. Osinbajo, who was in Yola, Adamawa State capital, dur­ing a town hall meeting with stakeholders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as well as

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2015: AD adopts Jonathan, suspends scribe

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

President Goodluck Jona­than has received the nod of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), as its presidential flag bearer in the forthcoming election slated for March 28, 2015. This was an­nounced on Tuesday, in Lagos, by the party’s National Chairman, Chief Mojisola Akinfenwa ,at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. The party added that it had […]

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Buhari guilty of genocide, Fani-Kayode insists

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

As the campaign for the 2015 election hots up, the Director, Me­dia and Publicity, Peoples Demo­cratic Party (PDP), Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi-Fani Kayode, has called on the International Criminal Court at The Hague, to try the presiden­tial candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), Gen. Moham­madu Buhari (rtd), for crimes against humanity.

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PDP‘ll go into extinction in Edo after election -APC Stalwart

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

All Progressive Congress (APC), House of Assembly candidate in Igue­ben Constituency of Edo State, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, has revealed that APC in Edo state is ready to send the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into extinction, after the forthcoming Na­tional and State House of Assembly polls. The medical doctor-turned-politi­cian said during his visit to APC sup­porters […]

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Again, teenager, five others declared wanted over MASSOB activities

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By Chibueze Okafor, Enugu A teenage boy, Ejiofor Stephen Mayor has been declared wanted for his role in the activities of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra , MASSOB. This came after he was found to be playing an informant role for the group which is pushing for an independent […]

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Boko-Haram Insurgents Attack Community In Benue, Beheads Family

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No fewer than 16 people have reportedly been murdered in Ologba community in Agatu local government area of Benue in a midnight attack by suspected Boko-Haram Insurgents who attacked and beheaded several families in the agrarian community. The attack, according to local sources in the community, was sequel to an earlier attack by the Boko-Haram […]

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Threat To Life : Death of Apprentice Sets Family, Master On Collision Course

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2015 0

Residents of Benin Agbor road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government areas of Edo State were thrown into confusion and shock recently following an alleged attack on Mr.Festus Asemota as a result of the death of one Sunday Osaretin, an apprentice attached to him . A source at the scene of the incident who preferred anonymity, said […]

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Notorious kidnappers adopt and killing a young girl after demanding 10M ramson

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2015 0

The suspected notorious kidnappers identified as Gajere Habib, Asemonte Amadin, Onoche Ekene, Cherukeyi Abiye and Omagbon Progress who reside at N0 13, Nomayo Street, Upper Sokponba Benin City, Edo state. were said to have adopted a young girl by the name Esohe Igbinowanhia, a 10 years old and demanded ransom from her family “the sum […]

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Why Nigerian Police declared the deputy leader of IPOB, Ani Chukwunonso and his brother, Ani Benjamin Onyemechi wanted dead or alive

Ayomide Ayansiji 15 January 2015 0

BY AHMED ALI, ABUJA According to the press, The Daily Times Newspaper, the Deputy Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Kano Zone, Mr. Ani Chukwunonso, his brother Ani Benjamin Onyemechi and 26 twenty six other IPOB members were arrested by Nigerian Police on March 2013 on allegations of treason and agitations for independence […]

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Cultism and the faith of youths in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2015 0

The alarming rate of insecurity in Nigeria in recent times have been attributed to the moral decadence of the very fabric that bind us together as a country. It is so pathetic that the youth who in different quarters have been described as hope of the future of Nigeria have decided to embrace the act […]

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Hairstylist Sold Into Prostitution In Lybia As Human Trafficker Demands More Money For Her Release .

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A teenage hairstylist identified as Joy Oriakhi has reportedly been sold into prostitution into Libya after a human trafficking agent (name withheld) allegedly lured her into making the dangerous trip to Europe across the Mediterranean sea with the prospect of making more money from her career as a hairstylist. The 15-years old hairstylist before making […]

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Driver Flee To Escape Angry Owner of Truck After Youths Burnt Down Vehicle

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2014 0

A tipper driver identified as Benedict Odianosen Marcelo Matthew is reportedly on the run to avoid the wrath of owner of the vehicle after angry youths in Benin allegedly burnt down his vehicle . It will be recalled that the tipper driver who is a member of Edo State tipper drivers association St.Saviour chapter was […]

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Police declare man wanted over alleged involvement in gay

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The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police has declared wanted one Elimimian Joshua for his alleged involvement in gay practice. Elimimian Joshua was declared wanted on May 5th 2014 after he was reportedly caught in the act with another male A statement made available by the Command to journalists stated that Mr Elimimian Joshua […]

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Cleric after the life of a young man

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The family of Ezomo Edison in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State have cried out for help and security assistance over the constant harassment and threats to the life of their son, Ezomo Edison. A family member, who spoke to our reporter said that Edison, a barber by profession was living in Lagos State, […]

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Joshua Akerele wows academic audience with biometric thesis presentation

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2014 0

Joshua Akerele, a final-year student of Computer Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), delivered a powerful presentation in 2013 that captivated everyone in attendance. His thesis, “Qualitative Evaluation of Palm Vein and Face Using Fisher Linear Discriminant Analysis,” explored a groundbreaking approach to biometric identification, offering

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Jonathan appoints Itotenaan Henry Ogiri as Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NDDC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2013 0

Itotenaan Henry Ogiri, PhD, is President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s nominee as Executive Director of Finance and Administration to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), reminding one of a career spanning academia, public service and professional practice. The appointment charges Ogiri with the oversight of the financial and administrative processes of the