Team Nigeria wins 1st African Youth Athletic Championships "Warri 2013"

Governor Uduaghan of Delta state (2nd L) and others with one of the Nigerian Athletes after winning gold medal

Team Nigeria has ones again proof to the other African countries that Nigeria is truly the "Giant of Africa" after it hosted and won the 1st African Youth Athletic Championships "Warri 2013". Nigeria came out first today out of about 27 countries that participated in the competition with a total number of 35 medal (13 Gold, 10 Sliver and 12 Bronze), Egypt came second with 8 Gold, 6 Sliver, 2 Bronze, while Ethiopia picked 6 Gold, 16 Sliver and 6 Bronze to occupy the third position seat.

For complete medals table check the Delta state website at http://www.deltastate.com.ng/Score-Board/201303281885/Ayac-medal/ayac-warri-2013-score-board.html

Congratz Team Nigeria, you guyz rockz jor

President Jonathan’s Easter Message to Nigerians

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

Dear Compatriots,
I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Easter which commemorates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ after his redemptive self-sacrifice for the eternal salvation of mankind.
Irrespective of our religion or faith, all holidays provide us with a fresh opportunity to establish stronger bonds with our family, friends and all those around us for more enduring, harmonious and beneficial relationships.
As we celebrate this year’s Easter therefore, I urge all Nigerians to rededicate themselves to living in peace and oneness with all members of their communities no matter their ethnicity, religious beliefs or places of origin.

Nigeria, Kenya and Egpyt; Top 3 on the medals table at the ongoing AYAC Warri2013

The African Youth Athletics Championship Warri 2013 got off to a great start yesterday as athletes form Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria proved their worth beyond any doubt to record their nationals on the top of the medals table.

As it stands, 
Egypt  - 1 Gold and 1 Silver
Kenya - 1 Gold and 1 Silver
Nigeria - 1 Gold and 1Bronze
Ethiopia   - 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Republic of Benin - 1 Bronze

For more pix ans updates, check Delta state facebook page https://www.facebook.com/deltastatenigeria

BREAKING NEWS: Imo Deputy Governor, Mr. Jude Agbaso Impeached

Mr. Jude Agbaso

Barely hours after the High Court dismissed the suit by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr. Jude Agbaso, asking it to stop his impeachment by the state Assembly, the embattled deputy governor has been removed from office.

Twenty-five out of the 26 members of the Imo State House of Assembly approved the impeachment.

His impeachment is coming after a prolonged battle over the allegation  of taking bribe running to the tune of N417 million from a Lebanese Contractor engaged in the on-going Road Construction works in and across Imo State, using his office as the Deputy Governor and commissioner for works to influence the bribery act.

Soldiers beat Police corporal to coma in Bauchi

A police Corporal was, yesterday, beaten to coma by four soldiers in Bauchi State following a minor misunderstanding between the army and the police in the state.
The policeman, Abbas Haladu was said to have met the soldiers who barricaded the entrance leading to the Emir’s palace near the Roundabout at about 7am when they descended on him, beating him mercilessly.
It was gathered that Haladu’s left hand was reportedly broken by the soldiers allegedly led by a Sergeant.
According to sources,the soldiers had barricaded the road at about 8pm on Tuesday as a security measure to forestall any breakdown of law and order. It was learnt that Cpl Haladu who was in mufti was stopped from going to the Emir’s palace where he was posted to commence duty for the day.
Trouble started for the corporal when he was asked by the soldiers to identify himself which he did, but the soldiers on duty who were already reportedly angry insisted that he would not pass through the barricade to the Emir’s palace.

Kidnappers release British expatriate, Christopher Paige

A British expatriate, Christopher Paige, kidnapped in Lagos last Saturday, has been released by his captors.

It was learnt that members of his family were able to secure his release on Tuesday after allegedly paying a ransom.

A senior police officer, who spoke to news men on the condition of anonymity, said the victim returned home unharmed.

He added that police officers attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad were working hard to apprehend the culprits.

“On Tuesday, about 11pm, the victim was released by the kidnappers.

“The family had independently negotiated a ransom with them but I cannot disclose how much was paid. We are however on the trail of the kidnappers,” he said.

Breaking news: Oluwole Awolowo is dead

Chief Oluwole Awolowo, son of late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead, he died Wednesday evening,

PAN – Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has described the death of Oluwole Awolowo as a big pain and loss to followers of the sage, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo,

Afenifere, in a statement by its publicity secretary, Mr Yinka Odumakin said, “The entire Afenifere family mourns the passing away of the scion of our illustrious leader’s family,Chief Oluwole Awolowo. His death is a big pain and loss to all of us who are followers of the sage. We pray that the Almighty will strengthen our Mama and the entire family in this difficult moment. May his amiable soul rest in perfect peace.