PDP Kingpins express concern over Atiku’s sectional choice, says nation may face bankruptcy

Reactions are generating over the recent presentation of Abubakar Atiku by the northern council of elders as the ‘beloved son’ to carry the banner of the People’s Democratic Party in the next year election.

Many eminent personalities from the northern part of the country have reacted sharply over the choice sounding aloud ‘not in my name’ to dissociate from the so called consensus which saw ex President Ibrahim Babangida, Governor

Oshun guber challenge: Aregbesola in, Oyinlola out, as court nullifies the ex military man’s victory in 2007 election

An Ibadan appeal court has nullified the election of Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Oyo state following a judgement in a case brought against the governor by AC candidate, Engineer Rauf Aregbesola who had challenged the validity of the governor’s election in 2007.

Iranian charged over ammunition seizure in Nigerian ports

A Magistrate court in Nigerian has charged an Iranian and three Nigerians for arms trafficking in connection with an arms shipment to the country. The haul of arms was seized last month at Apapa ports, Nigeria’s busiest port.

PDP new shocker in Oshun State as court delivers judgement in guber riddle?

OSOGBO, the Osun State capital, was calm on Thursday, as the people await the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, on the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Action Congress (AC) in the April 2007 election, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, against the declaration of Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the election.

Halliburton: EFCC raid Lagos offices and arrested foreign suspects

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Thursday afternoon conducted a raid on the Lagos office of Halliburton, Technip and Snamprogetti and officials (mostly expatriates) were arrested.

During the raid which was backed by a conting

Britain braces for more cold and snowfalls as the weather turns nasty and biting

The worst November snow for 17 years hit Britain yesterday shutting dozens of schools, closing roads and bringing chaos for millions of drivers.

Up to six inches fell in parts of the country as bitter Arctic winds brought an early taste of winter.

Patrick Obahiagbon in suspension brouhaha…lampooned for indecent accusation

A member of the House of Representatives, Patrick Obahiagbon [ACN Edo] narrowly escaped suspension yesterday over his disagreement with the plan to make lawmakers automatic members of parties’ National Executive Committees (NECs).

More weapon influx through ports puts Nigeria on 2011 election alert

Nigeria has seized another illegal arms shipment at its main port, including pistols and military vehicles, a navy spokesman said Wednesday, weeks after the discovery of a weapons cache which allegedly had Iran link.

Photosplash! Pictures from ‘Miss Elegant 2010′ as brought to you by EMNnews On Line

Glimpses as celebrities across the World recently gathered in London to witness the second version of Miss Elegance. The event took place recently at the plush Oasis Banqueting Suite in Barking, London. The occasion witnessed the largest concentration of showbiz gurus, top musicians and actors from Nollywood staple. Here EMNnewsonline photosplash brings the amazing night to you in grand style:

New ‘Miss Elegant’ steps on in grand style as pageant recorded landmark success.

Jenifer Chinonso Asiegbu has emerged Miss Elegant UK 2010 following a keenly contested beauty competition which was held London last weekend.