What Exactly Is Happening In Imo State?

My cousin, Godfrey – Goddy for short – is not particularly unknown in political circles in Imo State. Under Nigeria’s prolonged military rule, I managed to prevail on him not to accept to serve, either as Commissioner or Special Adviser, any military administration in Owerri. We argued several times, and for many hours, on this matter, and in each instance, he conceded that the points I raised were convincing.

Nigeria risks coup, without national conference —Musa

Prominent northern leader and former Kaduna State governor, Balarabe Musa, has warned that the refusal of the Presidency and the National Assembly to allow the proposed National Conference to hold could lead to a social revolution or military coup.

Okorocha's, Uduaghan's victory upheld by the Supreme Court

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state

There was great celebration in Owerri, Imo state capital city, and other nearby towns today (Friday) as the Supreme Court upheld the victory of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state in the April 26, 2011 governorship elections.

Supreme Court decides Okorocha, Uduaghan’s cases today

Imo's Governor, Rochas Okorocha

The Supreme Court will on Friday (today) decide the fates of Rochas Okorocha, and Emmanuel Uduaghan, governors of Imo and Delta states, respectively.

Ribadu task force gets 60 days to clean up oil industry

The Federal Government on Tuesday gave the Petroleum Special Task force 60 working days within which to probe and clean up the oil industry.

Senate stops move to restrict NYSC members’ postings

President of the Senate, David Mark

The Senate on Wednesday, rejected a bill seeking to amend the Act establishing the National Youth Service Corps. The bill seeks to prohibit the posting of corps members to states where there are conflicts.

FG considers martial trial for terror suspects

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim

THERE may soon be a marked departure in the Federal Government’s prosecution of persons arrested for security breaches in the country.

Okorocha accuses Ohakim, Imo PDP of falsehood

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has accused Ikedi Ohakim, his immediate predecessor and some elements in the Imo PDP of plotting falsehood, blackmail and provocation

Subsidy probe: Purge looms in NNPC, ministry, others; Workers jittery over Ribadu’s appointment

(SATURDAY PUNCH) - The Ministry of Petroleum Resources and its subsidiaries may soon witness a shake-up as a result of the investigations into fuel subsidy regime being carried out by the House of Representatives.

Al-Mustapha, Shofolahan swell rank of death row inmates

Major Hamza al-Mustapha and Lateef Shofolahan, who were sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Kudirat Abiola, have been moved to the Death-Row-Inmate wing of the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos.

Kudirat Abiola's Murder: Al-Mustapha, Shofolahan to die by hanging

Bashorun MKO Abiola

Embattled former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha and a protocol officer in the MKO Abiola campaign organisation, Alhaji Lateef Shofolahan, today, at the Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, were sentenced to death by hanging for the conspiracy to murder and murder charge preferred against them.

Two governors emerge in Kogi

Kogi State Governor-elect, Idris Wada, and the House of Assembly Speaker, Mr. Abdullahi Bello were sworn in as the acting governors of Kogi State on Friday in Lokoja.

AGF directs speakers to take over...as Supreme Court sacks governors

Consequent upon Friday’s ruling of the Supreme Court, which terminated the tenure of five governors

Supreme Court sacks Sylva, Idris, Imoke, Wamakko, Nyako

Clockwise - Imoke, Wammako, Sylva, Nyako, Idris

Jonathan directs EFCC’s probe of subsidy payments

EFCC Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde

President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to begin the review of all payments made in respect of subsidies on petrol and kerosene.

Man detained for impregnating daughter

The rape of noblewoman Lucretia was a starting point of events that led to the overthrow of the Roman Monarchy and establishment of the Roman Republic. As a direct result of rape, Lucretia committed suicide.

A 45-year-old man (name withheld) has been detained by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly defiling his 17-year-old daughter.

NANS demand immediate probe of NNPC

The National Association of Nigerian Students has demanded an immediate probe of the activities of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation from 1999 till date.

Imo guber tussle: Panel shifts to Abuja

Hearing in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, which was fixed for today, January 5, in Owerri has been moved to Abuja.

Imo guber battle: Okorocha’s men protest as Appeal Court fixes Jan 5 for hearing

Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha

The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State capital yesterday fixed January 5, 2012 for commencement of hearing on the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, challenging the verdict of the state election petition tribunal, which upheld the election of Governor Rochas Okorocha of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Enraged Father Cuts Off Man's Penis For Allegedly Raping His Daughter

Seun Ogunbanwo

An angry father, Dennis Akpati, attacked and cut off the penis of a young graduate, Seun Ogunbanwo, after catching him having sex with his 20yr old daughter inside his flat at 52, Tijani Alabi Street, Ijegun, on the outskirts of Lagos.