Islamist Group Executes 7 Foreign Hostages in Bauchi

*The Nigeria and British government operation lead to the death of all the seven Christians foreigners. – Jama’atu Ansarul Musilimina Fi Biladis Sudan.

Nigeria-based Islamist group Ansaru said on Saturday it had killed seven foreign hostages it seized on February 7 from a construction company in Nigeria, SITE Monitoring Service said.

The group issued a statement in Arabic and English on an affiliate of the…

How North can produce president in 2015 – Arewa Group

Ahead of the 2015 general elections, a Northern group, the Concern Arewa Patriots (CAP) has said that for the region to produce the next president, it would have to unite and forget sentiments.

The National Coordinator of CAP, Mr. Maiyaki Idris gave this suggestion in Sokoto, Sunday, when he said that…

UEFA Champions League – Final Group Standings – December 05, 2012

Group A Table

1 Paris SG 6 5 0 1 14 3 11 15 2 FC Porto 6 4 1 1 10 4 6 13 3 Dynamo Kiev 6 1 2 3 6 10 -4 5 4 Dinamo Zagreb 6 0 1 5 1 14 -13 1

Group…

Group Urges Jonathan to Ignore Obasanjo In Tackling Boko Haram

Tobi Soniyi in Abuja

The Southern Mandate, a coalition of socio-political groups in the South-west, South-south and South-east geopolitical zones of the country, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore the hardline posture canvassed by former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in tackling the Boko Haram insurgency.

It also berated Obasanjo over his  comments…

Mavin Group Disagree Over D’Banj Split

The birth of Mavin immediately after the demise of Mo’Hits signaled a new era. The signing of Tiwa Savage made fans’ expectations soar, and people could only fold their arms and expect the best. Recent events however has kept die-hard fans of the new

IBB group buys Shiroro plant

•To pay $ 111.7m in 15 days

From ISAAC ANUMIHE, AbujaTranscorp yesterday won the bid for the sale of 100 per cent share of Thermal Generation Company at Ugheli with a bid price of $ 300…

Group kicks against replacing power minister with another Igbo

Written by Kunle Awosiyan, Lagos Sunday, 02 September 2012

A group of northern elites, known as Junkuns of Taraba, has kicked against the plan of President Goodluck Jonathan to replace the former Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, with another Igbo person.

The…

Group warns corrupt politicians

AS the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) rolls out time table for the 2012 local government polls in Benue State, civil society organisations in the state have vowed to stop corrupt politicians from contesting any elective office in the coming…

South Korea going for victory in final Olympic group game

South Korean coach Hong Myung-Bo says his side will approach their final London Olympic group game against Gabon on Wednesday with the intention of victory.

The Koreans need only a point to qualify for the final eight of the tournament after recording a 2-1 victory over Switzerland and a goalless draw with Mexico in their opening two group games.

However, Hong insisted they wouldn’t play…

Group wants woman as Ondo ACN dep gov candidate

Written by Yinka Oladoyinbo Wednesday, 11 July 2012

AS preparations towards the governorship election in Ondo State continue, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the state has been urged to give women a chance by nominating one of them as the…