I was abused emotionally and verbally. Really, I felt we could work things out when the trouble started two months after the marriage.
But I made up my mind and shut the door of the marriage at him when the trouble was coming to me too much.
I stooped to conquer him; buried my fame and name to…FUNKE AKINDELE: Our marriage becomes tumultuous 2months after wedding
The Federal Government has appealed to university students and their parents to be patient as negotiations are ongoing with striking university lecturers.
Briefing journalists after the weekly meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation, FEC, the Information Minister, Labaran Maku, said…ASUU strike: Please, “bear with us,” FG appeals to students, parents
Below is a copy of the Press statement released by INEC concerning the registration of APC
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APC REGISTRATION: Copy of INEC Press Statement
… Reads riot act to northern elders, leaders in East
From CHIDI NNADI, Enugu
The leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike has advised Ndigbo, living in troubled zones in the North to relocate to safe areas in the country if…Kano blasts: MASSOB leader wants Ndigbo to relocate
Manuel Udokwu, the veteran actor who kicked-off his movie making career with TV soup opera entitled, Check-Mate, has lost his mother.
The Gulder Ultimate Search anchor’s mother was 78 years old before her death. She died on July 20, 2013 while sleeping as she was not reported to be ill before…Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel’s Mother Dies at 78
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the successful registration of the new party.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Tony Okeke, the party described the birth of the APC as healthy development…PDP congratulates APC on registration
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The FG closed its case on Wednesday in the trial of three Lebanese being held in connection with terrorism.
The state, before closing its case on day three of the trial being conducted by Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, tendered video evidence where the…Hezbollah: FG tenders videos of Lebanese confessions
WASHINGTON, (AFP) – A secret surveillance system known as XKeyscore allows US intelligence to monitor “nearly everything a typical user does on the Internet,” according to leaked documents published on Wednesday.
Citing classified documents provided by fugitive intelligence contractor…Report: Uncle Sam monitors all internet users
INEC- Torrents of reactions have greeted the birth of Nigeria’s newest party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, an amalgamation of the Action Congress of Nigeria, the Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party.
The national leader of the former Action Congress,…APC: Tinubu, others applaud INEC
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (L) casts his vote by his wife Grace and daughter Bona (R) at a polling booth in a school in Harare on July 31, 2013.AFP
Morgan Tsvangirai (L), flanked by his wife Elizabeth, casts his ballot in Harare
African Union poll observers, led by Nigeria’s former…Obasanjo led AU observers laud Zimbabwe polls
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Hon. Chidi Lloyd
Chidi Llyod, the Leader of Rivers House of Assembly was today brought before Justice L. L Nyordee of the Port-Harcourt high court.
Lloyd is facing a six- count charge of conspiracy to murder and assault, attempted murder and malicious damage arising…Nigeria: Rivers majority leader, Chidi Llyod charged to Court for conspiracy to murder
Nigeria’s electoral agency on Wednesday approved the merger of three leading opposition parties ahead of presidential polls in 2015, potentially setting up a stiff challenge to the ruling party.
The electoral commission said the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party…2015: INEC registers APC as political party
Nigeria will today begin withdrawal of some of its troops from Mali because they are needed back home, where the country is battling Boko Haram insurgency, spokesman of the defence headquarters, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade said in a statement.
It was not clear how many troops would be…Mali: Nigerian troops withdrawal begins today
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the South East Zone of Nigeria said it would continue with its ongoing strike until Government implemented its demands.
The union announced this position in Awka on Tuesday when it addressed newsmen.
“Only the implementation of the agreement…ASUU Strike: No deal, South East Zone says
THERE is no doubt that the Nigeria Police Force has suffered a fate worse than death in the course of our tortuous journey of nation-building so far.
Starting from the time after the attainment of our political independence till date, the police in Nigeria has almost always been at the receiving…Police and Nigeria Politicians
BY SUZAN EDEH
2 soldiers at Boko Haram front
BAUCHI— Soldiers at a check point in Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State mistakenly shot to death two passengers in a commercial vehicle.
Locals and security sources in Bauchi who confirmed the incident, said the soldiers killed the two…Soldiers kill two passengers at Bauchi check-point
Hon. Chidi Lloyd
The scheduled arraignment of the Majority Leader of the Rivers state House of Assembly Chidi Lloyd in a state High Court in Port Harcourt, the state capital yesterday was stalled by the Police.
The lawmaker representing Emouha Local Government Area in the House was to take plea…Rivers Crisis: Police fail to arraign Lloyd
•Release our son, his community cries out
File photo: Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly Chidi Lloyd in the clinic after being beaten by armed thugs
The pro-Amaechi lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday dismissed the claim by the Rivers Commissioner of Police, Mbu…Lawmakers insist Lloyd was tortured
Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, and its environs were yesterday under police siege, with surveillance helicopters, Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and patrol vehicles deployed to prevent the “Defending democracy rally” organised by a coalition of activists.
There was heavy…Police deploy helicopters, APCs to stop Port Harcourt rally
The hoodlums in action. Insert: Nwainokpo
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Policemen attached to the Badagry Police Division, Lagos State, and some hoodlums have been accused of killing a 25-year-old undergraduate of Delta State University, Ifechukwude Nwainokpor, and his friend, identified simply as…JUNGLE JUSTICE: Police, hoodlums accused of killing undergraduate, friend
BY VICTORIA OJEME
ABUJA— Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday, said the Federal Government was yet to receive any official statement from its British counterpart over the 3,000 Pounds Sterling cash bond for first-time visa applicants from Nigeria and five other…FG yet to get official notice on UK visa £3,000 bond
Following the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States in May 2013, a section of patriotic youth in the Maiduguri metropolis organised themselves into a vigilante known as Civilian JTF.
It was a resounding endorsement of the gallant efforts of the Joint Task Force of…Civilian JTF should not fight
Gbenga Ashiru
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, has denied endorsing gay marriages and posting of gay diplomats to foreign missions.
Some national dailies reported, weekend, that the minister endorsed gay marriages and was in the process of posting out gay diplomats…Foreign Minister denies endorsing gay marriages
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Protesting workers of multi-billion Kwale/Okpai Gas Plant in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State Tuesday paralyzed activities at the oil facility over alleged inhuman treatment by the management of the company.
Following the protest, Nigeria Agip Oil Company…Workers Shut Agip Facility In Delta
BY PETER DURU
MAKURDI — The Benue State Police Command said it has recovered four bodies from Ochologologwu and Enogaje villages in Agatu Local Government Area of the state few hours after the invasion of the communities by suspected Fulani mercenaries.
The Police Public Relations Officer of…Police recover 4 bodies from Agatu after armed attack
