January 2012

Atlas Lions Finally Manage a Growl, but Fail to Roar

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Morocco finally got the win they were looking for at the African Nations Cup finals. But their performance was again unconvincing as they exited the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Niger in Libreville on Tuesday.

On-Fire Flamingoes Send Warning to Kenya

Daily Trust (Abuja)-Nigeria's U17 Women team, Flamingoes, trashed two teams during their warm up trainings ahead of their second leg World Cup qualifiers against Kenya at the weekend.

84 Persons Died in 137 Road Accidents in Nasarawa in 2011

Leadership (Abuja)-Eighty-four persons died in 137 road traffic accidents in Nasarawa in 2011, the state's Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Alhaji Yusuf Idris, said on Tuesday.

Contempt - Edo AG Bags 30 Days' Jail Term

Leadership (Abuja)-A Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, yesterday sentenced the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, to one month in jail for contempt in a case pending against him before the court.

Senate Rejects State House Budget of N766 Million for Food

Leadership (Abuja)-The senate has rejected an allocation of N473 million for foodstuff and catering and another N293million for refreshment in the State House. This was just as it described as outrageous the personnel and overhead budget of the State House.

Court Extradites Fugitive Over U.S.$789,907.62 Fraud

Leadership (Abuja)-A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday delivered ruling on an extradition charge filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke against Rasheed Abayomi Mustapha.

Anambra North - Supreme Court Affirms Senator Emeka's Election

Leadership (Abuja)-The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Senator John Emeka representing Anambra North Senatorial District.

Fuel Subsidy Probe - Reps Warn of Attempts to Discredit Findings of Committee

Leadership (Abuja)-The House of Representatives has condemned alleged attempts by a group, purportedly consisting of some members of the House of Representatives to discredit its ad-hoc committee investigating the management of fuel subsidy through false and malicious publications in some national dailies.

Court Sacks Obong of Calabar, Orders Fresh Selection

Leadership (Abuja)-The Obong of Calabar, Etinyin Abasi Ekpo Otu was on Monday dethroned by a Calabar High Court presided over by Justice Obojor Ogar.

Hamza Al-Mustapha, Shofolahan to Die By Hanging, Court Rules

Leadership (Abuja)-A Lagos High court has sentenced Hamza Al-Mustapha and Lahaji Lateef shofolahan to death by hanging for the death of Kudirat Abiola.