News (271975)

GOODBYE, CHINUA ACHEBE!: President Jonathan and Ghana President lead who-is-who to bid legendary writer bye in Ogidi

Breaking News: Olu Akanmu, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, resigns

HE WASN’T SENT BY BOKO: Nigerian-born Muslim extremist who slaughtered soldier in London not a Boko Haram member

Breaking News: Jonathan, Ghanaian President arrive Ogidi for Achebe’s burial

Achebe, THINGS FALL APART and the Mbaise Catholic Bishop crisis

ARMY SABOTEURS IN TROUBLE •Chief of Staff moves to fish out informants as arrested saboteur faces court martial

I’LL CRUSH MY ENEMIES —Emeka Ugwuonye •US-based lawyer clarifies court verdict, vows to claim victory in $1.5m Embassy fee dispute

Bishop crisis: Mbaise radicals threaten to pull out of Catholic Church

AMAECHI MUST GO —Dokubo

Awka stands still for Achebe

JONATHAN DID NOT ORDER RELEASE OF BOKO HARAM MEMBERS — Presidency •Okupe confirms News Express story

NO PLAN TO RELEASE ARRESTED BOKO HARAM MEMBERS —Aso Rock clears the air

Open letter to Nigerian Governors Forum: Betray not one of your own for material gain

Cardinal Arinze blamed for Mbaise Catholics’ rebellion

Revealed: BOKO HARAM USING ‘419’ TACTICS •How they trick people to die in bombing expeditions —Insider

Corrupt or not corrupt?: Adoke breaks record, sues Dino Melaye and group for N10.2B •Melaye talks tough, says “We’ll meet in court”

UNN honours Achebe with special Senate session and academic procession

Loeries appoints First International Digital Jury Chair as entries close May 31

Insurgency: HURIWA canvasses compulsory military training for all Nigerians

MTN’s market dominance: At what cost?

Breaking News: Nigerian Senators back emergency rule

Pope damns Mbaise Catholics, installs Okpaleke as new Bishop

WHY OBAMA IS GOING TO SENEGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, AND TANZANIA (Statement by the Press Secretary on the US President’s forthcoming trip)

Pope vs Mbaise Catholics: Rev. Father curses journalist for condemning rebellion

Pictured: Achebe’s body flown to Enugu

Akpabio declared Best Governor in Africa

PICTURED: Church service for Achebe ongoing at Abuja airport •Exclusive photo of casket in national colours •Obi, Anyim lead dignitaries

NOOSE TIGHTENS ON BOKO HARAM •Survivors on the run as another 120 arrested •More towns liberated

Breaking News: Achebe’s body arrives Abuja

NO SHAKING, NIGERIANS!: Emergency Rule won’t hurt economy, Okonjo-Iweala assures

Rebellion: Pope to close Mbaise Catholic Diocese

Foreign investors show interest in Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

DANGOTE FOUNDATION DOLES OUT N20 BILLION •Also gives N2.5b to flood victims and N1b to education •Dangote Group sponsors environment forum

Northern youths/Fulani Forum back emergency rule, tell northern elders: “You’re on your own”

APCON probes alleged discrimination against Guinness