CMYK
The Sunday
PUBLISHED SINCE MAY 29, 1968
ENCOUNTER
• Vol. XI NO.4,044 •
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 20 14 • N 100.00
NATION
Pg. 7
‘I Became An Instrument Through Which Traditional Medicine Was De-mystified’
Terrorism Where Lies The Destiny Of A Peaceful Nigeria? Pgs. 12/13
Easter Message
We’ll Overcome All Retrogressive Forces Jonathan Assures Nigerians
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday reiterated his unshaken belief in the ability of the nation to overcome all retrogressive and divisive forces. The president, who stated this in his Easter message to the nation, said that Nigerians have the potential to turn the nation’s unique diversity
into a source of strength in building a strong, united and prosperous country. Jonathan said that his administration would
continue to work with all interest groups and stakeholders in the country to achieve the peaceful, secure and politically stable
conditions essential for rapid socio-economic development. “In spite of the evil machinations of
terrorists, criminals and their collaborators, our administration remains ardently focused on efforts to successfully
execute the Federal Government’s Agenda for National Transformation. “We have already
made notable advances in this regard. “As a result of our efforts and those of Continues on pg.2
Police Vow To Unmask Killers Of Ikponmwosa BY ROLAND OSAKUE
THE Police in Benin are making frantic efforts to unravel the killing of one Ikponmwosa, who was allegedly murdered at his friend’s residence in Benin City. Ikponmwosa, 38, a bricklayer was said to have met his untimely death in the hands of his assailant at No.1,
Idemudia Street, Off Osamwonyi Street, Upper Sokponba Road in the state capital. According to reports, the deceased had finished his paid job on that penultimate Saturday when he chose to visit his friend where he could unwind for a while, when he met his sudden death. The SUNDAY OBSERVER gathered
ISSUES
that the scene of crime which hitherto accommodated a high influx of young boys, who were mainly gamblers from within the area became deserted after the dastardly act. When our correspondent visited the scene, the area was relatively calm, even as the doorpost of the Continues on pg.2 Pg. 8
Intensifying The Campaign Against Oil Theft In Niger Delta
VENERATION: Cross section of Catholic faithful during the veneration of the Cross at Sacred Heart Parish, Gwagwalada in Abuja weekend.
SOCIETY
Parenting Pg. 15
HEALTHY LIVING
Pg. 27
Health Benefits Of Guava