Court Throws Out Mr. Sullivan Chime’s Libel Suit Against Guardian Newspaper Twice

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a N1.5bn libel suit instituted by Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, against The Guardian Newspaper and Chief Okechukwu Ezea, his opponent in the 2007 gubernatorial election.

The appellate court, in a lead judgement delivered by

Boko Haram Takes Over CHIBOK, Destroys Communication Means

According to reports this evening, Boko Haram has seized the town of Chibok in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, from where 276 school girls were kidnapped more than six months ago, a local pastor and a senator told AFP today.

                            

“Chibok was taken by Boko Haram. They are in control,” said Enoch Mark, a

How Alaba Trader Kills Customer During Price Negotiation

                                                                          Late Yaya

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader, Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, for allegedly killing a buyer, Isa Yaya, because the deceased haggled over the price of a commodity.

The incident occurred at Ikonne’s residence on Afro Close, Afromedia Estate, Okokomaiko, Lagos. Ikonne is a trader selling electronic appliances at Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos.

It was learnt that the victim, 22-year-old Yaya, from

Why HIV+ Man Rape Lover’s Two Daughters

A 32-year-old mason, Terkula Iorpuur, of Behind Hemko Hospital, Kanshio, was on Thursday remanded in prison by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping two sisters.

Mr. Iorpuur is charged with rape punishable under Section 284 of the Penal Code.

The prosecutor, Insp Terzungwe Kajo, told the