Nigeria banker fears son is alleged plane attacker
ROMULUS, Mich. – An attempted terrorist attack on a Christmas Day flight began with a pop and a puff of smoke — sending passengers scrambling to tackle a Nigerian man...
Nnewi Auto Fair Opens
Nnewi — The second Nnewi International Auto Trade Fair was weekend flagged off by the Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, during which the first made in Nigeria vehicles manufactured...
History of Ideato-South LGA, Imo State Nigeria
Ideato South is a Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dikenefai. It has an area of 88 km² and a population of 159,879...
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s wounds after attack more severe than originally thought
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who was smashed in the face Sunday by a lunatic wielding a model cathedral, will be hospitalized for longer than expected, doctors said Monday. (more…)
The Presidents Health and Nigeria “ the Truth of the Matter or the Matter of Truth
Truth is a commodity and can have a variety of meanings, from the state of being the case, being in accord with a particular fact or reality, being in accord with the body...
The Rise and Rise of Evil
In August 2009 I argued that Mr. Yar’ Adua should be sent packing 10 reasons why Yar’ Adua should resign).…! I continue to maintain that position irrespective of Mr. Yar’Adua’s...
Mark declares 9-day prayers for Yar’Adua
ABUJA — RELIABLE sources in Saudi Arabia, yesterday, told Vanguard that the President, Alhaji Umaru Yar’Adua was in stable condition, even as the Senate President, Chief David Mark, called on...
Corruption And The Death Penalty
NEWS: “SENATOR Smart Adeyemi, representing Kogi West Senatorial Constituency at the National Assembly, has called for a law prescribing death penalty for public officials found guilty of corrupt practices, saying...
World’s most and least corrupt countries
BERLIN – Afghanistan has slipped three places to become the world's second most-corrupt country despite billions in aid meant to bolster the government against a rising insurgency, according to an...
Speed Limits.
Ever since I wrote my article on: Alcohol And Road Accidents In Nigeria, published on my blog (http://briefsfromakuta.blogspot.com) and other national and international media outlets, many road accidents have occurred....