News (302010)

I’m a sinner in need of God’s mercy — Pope Francis

Poultry Association calls for safety measures as bird flu resurfaces in Kano and South West

Group petitions EFCC over alleged money laundering by National Assembly

Benue, Oyo struggle to pay salaries despite bailout

Ghana police arrest suspect in murder of British actress and two sons

Iheanacho scores for City in English FA Cup, Iwobi receives praise from Wenger after Arsenal win

PDP maintains lead in Bayelsa governorship election •INEC to conclude results collation this morning

NEMSA to prosecute importers of fake electricity meters

Motorists queuing for fuel block Makurdi-Lafia Expressway

A house divided: How a toxic blend of identity politics and cheap oil hurts Nigeria’s states, By The Economist

Dust haze to prevail in several cities today: NiMET

FAAN MD warns Turkish Airlines against flying passengers without luggage

Anambra Central Senatorial Re-run: No automatic ticket for anybody in APC —Ngige •Ekwunife still a PDP member, says Emeakayi

Nigeria risking lives of 2.2 million IDPs, experts warn

14 feared dead in Bayelsa election violence •Dickson weeps, demands arrest of perpetrators

Opposition’s criticisms won’t stop Buhari’s anti-corruption fight, says APC

Soldiers cannot go on strike —Defence Headquarters

Village where it has rained non-stop for 75 days

Group petitions INEC, alleges malpractices in Bayelsa supplementary guber election

UNEP Report: Rivers PDP berates Senator Abe for working against Ogoni interest

Man claiming to be Jesus arrested ‘for trying to steal President Obama’s dogs’

45 Garlands for Dakuku Peterside, Democrat on a Rescue Mission

DSS arrests Faleke (the man who insists he’s Kogi Governor-elect) and late Prince Abubakar Audu’s son

5 reported dead in Bayelsa supplementary governorship election violence

Coalition alleges doctoring of Nnamdi Kanu’s case file

White House mobilises for online war against terrorists; meets with Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and LinkedIn to harmonise strategies

Ikpeazu vs Otti: In defence of the Appeal Court verdict (This TRUTH can’t be murdered again!)

Boko Haram kidnapped international football star Fegor Ogude’s wife: Report

FCT Police to pay N1m for illegal detention

GOCOP president emerges LG chairman

Germany considers stricter migrants policy

Infamous drug lord 'Chapo' Guzman Nabbed

Benue fuel marketers defy FG on new pump price, Warri DPR seals erring stations

Lagos Govt. reaffirms commitment to end violence against children

Warring community rejects Kwara Governor’s commission of inquiry