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Adekunle to hold photo exhibition for Fashola
The Guardian Nigeria WITH his recent project devoted to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, documentarist Adeniji Adekunle is planning to hold a photo exhibition in Lagos tagged Fashola and the New Lagos State. The exhibition, which will take place in a … Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola's Twitter account verified Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola Gets Verified on Twitter |
Ogun boosts mass transit services with new buses – The Guardian Nigeria
Ogun boosts mass transit services with new buses
The Guardian Nigeria THE Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, recently unveiled 77 new buses as part of measures to ease inter and intra city transportation in the state. The governor also attributed the high incidence of road carnage in Ogun to the poor state of federal … Amosun condoles with FRCN over journalist's death Reopen Our Schools, ASUSSN Tells Amosun |
NSA predicts possible violence in 2015 election – BusinessDay
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NSA predicts possible violence in 2015 election
BusinessDay The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the president, Sambo Dasuki, has said that there could be violence in the country during the 2015 general elections. “There could be possible violence but with a different angle to it, not only post-election but … There Could be Violence during 2015 Elections – National Security Adviser … NSA predicts pre and post-election violence for 2015 elections 2015 Polls – Expect Violence, Excerpt… – Sambo,NSA |
Kwara sensitizes workers, politicians on risk management, investment – WorldStage
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Kwara sensitizes workers, politicians on risk management, investment
WorldStage By Staff Reporter WorldStage Newsonline– The Managing Director, Guarantee Trust Asset Management Limited, Mr. Nicholas Nyamali, has expressed readiness to assist public servants in Kwara State in achieving a desirable retirement through quality … Do Not Fear Retirement, Ahmed Tells Public Servants Kwara denies deducting council funds We got shortfall of N1.25bn in federal allocation —Kwara govt |
Travellers’ Safety On Highways – P.M. News (blog)
Travellers' Safety On Highways
P.M. News (blog) The safety of travellers on the nation's highways has always been jeopardised by the activities of armed robbers and kidnappers. There have been several cases of robbers mounting road blocks and robbing travellers. In some cases, the hapless travellers … IG commissions patrol vehicles, warns against graft Corruption: IGP reads Riot Act to officers •Commissions 40 highway patrol vehicles Corruption – IG Reads Riot Act to Officers |
Police, SSS not working at cross purposes – Police spokesman – Nigerian Tribune
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Police, SSS not working at cross purposes – Police spokesman
Nigerian Tribune A dark cloud seems to be hanging over the murder of the assassinated Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Edo State Governor, Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde as the Nigeria Police insist that there was no rift with the State Security Service (SSS) in the … Police Review Security Strategy In Niger Delta AIG Decries Conflicting Reports on Oyerinde's Death |
Fall Out Of Cynthia’s Murder: Management Sacks Hotel Staff Over Negligence – Information Nigeria
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Fall Out Of Cynthia's Murder: Management Sacks Hotel Staff Over Negligence
Information Nigeria Following the gruesome murder of Cynthia Osokogu in their hotel on July 22 2012, the management of the hotel has wielded the big stick by sacking all the staff on duty that unfortunate day. The management of Cosmilla Hotel, located at Lake View Estate, … How Fraudsters Target Married Women in Lagos Managment sacks hotel workers for negligence over Cynthia's death Cynthia Okosogu's Murder Update: Hotel Sacks Staff |
Visa: US lists Nigeria, Brazil, China as priority nations – BusinessDay
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Visa: US lists Nigeria, Brazil, China as priority nations
BusinessDay The US has listed Nigeria, Brazil and China as priority nations on its visa application following a surge in consular demands, Patty Neary, a consular officer, said on Wednesday. Neary told newsmen in Abuja at the country's embassy weekly briefing that … US puts Nigeria, others on visa priority list Travelling while waiting for an immigrant visa Nigeria Becomes US Priority in Visa Issuance |
Archbishop: FG, Boko Haram negotiation worthwhile, if… – The Nation
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Archbishop: FG, Boko Haram negotiation worthwhile, if…
The Nation By Agency Reporter 7 hours 13 minutes ago Archbishop Anthony Obinna of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese has said the Federal Government's negotiation with the Boko Haram sect was worthwhile, only if it could stop the sect's killing of innocent Nigerians. Boko Haram: Christians will take up arms if … -Catholic cleric Boko Haram: 'Christians'll take up arms soon' Guest Post: Shades of Anonymous in Boko Haram? |
2015 – I’m Ready for PDP – Buhari – AllAfrica.com
2015 – I'm Ready for PDP – Buhari
AllAfrica.com By Abdulsalam Muhammad, 30 August 2012 Kano — The National leader of Congress for Progressive Change, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Wednesday declared that he was ready to face the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the 2015 general election. Buhari: North's governors should tackle insecurity Buhari laments security challenges facing northern states Kano CPC Plans Reconciliatory Tour Of Local Governement Areas |
Edo NUJ gets 5-member c’ttee to run its affairs – Nigerian Observer
Edo NUJ gets 5-member c'ttee to run its affairs
Nigerian Observer By ANDY EGBON Benin city – A five-man interim committee has been constituted to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council. This is in compliance with the directive by the National Secretariat of the union which … NUJ Dissolves Edo Exco, Postpones Election Violence mars Nigeria's journalists union election |
Demolition: Mpape Residents Fault FCT – THISDAY Live
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Demolition: Mpape Residents Fault FCT
THISDAY Live By Tobi Soniyi Residents of Mpape in Abuja, whose houses are under threat of demolition by the Federal Capital Territory Wednesday debunked claims by government that the area was marked for demolition because it served as haven for members of Boko … Put Mpape Demolition On Hold Human Rights Commission to investigate planned demolition of Mpape Nigerian Human Rights Commission Probes Proposed Slum Demolition |
Ignore Boko Haram’s Threat, JTF Advises – THISDAY Live
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Ignore Boko Haram's Threat, JTF Advises
THISDAY Live By Michael Olugbode The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State, “Operation Restore Order,” Wednesday advised the people of the state to ignore the threat by members of the Boko Haram sect that they should desist from divulging information of their … JTF warns Maiduguri residents Disregard threat messages from Boko Haram, JTF tells residents in Maiduguri Blast rocks Maiduguri |
Kogi: Court Seals Echocho’s – Leadership Newspapers
Kogi: Court Seals Echocho's
Leadership Newspapers Hope of Jibrin Isah, aka Echocho of becoming Kogi State governor was finally sealed yesterday by a Abuja Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Abdul Kafarati did not dismiss the suit filed by Isah seeking to unseat the Kogi State Governor Idris Wada but … Kogi: Court upholds Wada's victory Court dismisses suit against Wada Court affirms Governor Wada's election |
Why state police is inevitable, by ACN – The Guardian Nigeria
Why state police is inevitable, by ACN
The Guardian Nigeria FOR the country to effectively tackle the enormous security challenges facing the country, a state police force is a necessity, according to the Lagos State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). The party said that with the gross failure of … ACN flays Fed Govt's attitude over Lagos ocean surge There can't be another Awo again -ACN ACN blasts FG over Lagos Atlantic surge |
Boko Haram: Christians will take up arm if … -Catholic cleric – Nigerian Tribune
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Boko Haram: Christians will take up arm if … -Catholic cleric
Nigerian Tribune CATHOLIC Archbishop of Owerri, Imo State, His Grace, Most Reverend Anthony JV Obinna, has said if the killing of Christians in the North by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, continues unabated, Christians would take up arms to protect themselves. Boko Haram: 'Christians'll take up arms soon' Boko Haram: Politics of dialogue Guest Post: Shades of Anonymous in Boko Haram? |
More LG workers to go in Oyo •As council staff celebrate DPMs’ removal – Nigerian Tribune
More LG workers to go in Oyo •As council staff celebrate DPMs' removal
Nigerian Tribune in its local government service in an ongoing purge of the service of frauds, dead woods, certificate forgers and record falsifiers. Investigation by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that those slated for the next phase are junior workers on Grade Levels … Why we sacked 1161 council workers, by Oyo |
Nigeria police arrests ‘700 year old spirit’ – P.M. News
Nigeria police arrests '700 year old spirit'
P.M. News Nigeria's Kano state Police Command has arrested one Nura Hamza, who posed as a 700-year-old spirit, to allegedly dupe unsuspecting members of the public. The police Commissioner in the state, Mr Ibrahim Idris told newsmen on Wednesday in Kano that the … |
Terrorism distorts state cohesion, says Jonathan – The Guardian Nigeria
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Terrorism distorts state cohesion, says Jonathan
The Guardian Nigeria PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday described terrorism as one of the potent dangers facing the country. He said the acts were “perpetrated by groups of persons or by persons who chose to advance their personal interest. How to tame terrorism, by Jonathan, Obasanjo, others Nigeria Official Denies Insecurity Drives Away Investors Jonathan Commends Security Agents' Efforts To Check Terrorism |
Ondo Election: ACN, PDP Tasks Jega On Fake Voters’ Registration. – Osun Defender
Ondo Election: ACN, PDP Tasks Jega On Fake Voters' Registration.
Osun Defender The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State Tuesday challenged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, to name the parties fingered in the illegal voters' … Southsouth, Southeast, Southwest battle for INEC's Secretary Guber election: INEC confirms fake registration in Ondo •Says 40m permanent … Iwu VS Jega Regimes – How Much Progress for INEC ? |
Aregbesola On Judicial Reforms – Osun Defender
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Aregbesola On Judicial Reforms
Osun Defender At the recent one-day stakeholders' forum on legal and judiciary sector reform organised by the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola gave a broad summary of his administration's … Health boost in Osun Can Osun celebrate at 21? Fayemi, Aregbesola task Nigerians on integrity, hard work, others |
World Bank grants Nigeria $300mln to fight uneployment – Agenzia Giornalistica Italia
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World Bank grants Nigeria $300mln to fight uneployment
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia (AGI) Abuja -The World Bank has allocated $300 mln to fund a program Nigeria has launched to promote employment and to reduce poverty in 20 of the 36 states which make up the Federal Republic. According to Undp latest data, unemploymnet in Nigeria … Jonathan reaffirms commitment to tackling poverty, unemployment Jonathan tasks economists on poverty, unemployment University Don advocates new strategy to tackle poverty and unemployment |
Nigeria Loses $400 Billion to Oil Thieves – Ezekwesili – AllAfrica.com
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Nigeria Loses $400 Billion to Oil Thieves – Ezekwesili
AllAfrica.com By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, 28 August 2012 Abuja — Vice President of the World Bank for Africa, Dr Oby Ezekwesili,Tuesday, said Nigeria has lost more than $400 billion to oil thieves since she attained independence in 1960. Ezekwesili, who further regretted … $400b Nigeria's oil revenue stolen or misspent, says Ezekwesili $400b oil money mismanaged by govt., says Ezekwesili Only 1 Per Cent of Nigerian Population Reaps from Oil Exports Funds – Oby … |
Headwraps hit security snag – Sydney Morning Herald
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Headwraps hit security snag
Sydney Morning Herald It's an indispensable fashion accessory, worn by every Nigerian woman at some point. Some are never seen without it, including Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who calls her modest headwrap her trademark. But a Nigerian church has now … Catholic church in Nigeria bans women from wearing traditional head wraps amid … Nigerian church bans towering headwraps Priest Says No to Big Headgears, Hand Bags |
OBJ blasts Eedris Abdulkareem again for ‘Nigeria jaga-jaga’ – CHANNELS
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OBJ blasts Eedris Abdulkareem again for 'Nigeria jaga-jaga'
CHANNELS Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has for the umpteenth time expressed his anger at Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem for his 2004 track titled, 'Nigeria jaga jaga'. Still embittered over the condescending but popular hit track-Nigeria jaga … Obasanjo and His 2015 Wishes I achieved all my targets as President – Obasanjo Obasanjo: Why My Power Project Failed |
Tinubu appointed new LAUTECH Chancellor – Nigerian Entertainment Today
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Tinubu appointed new LAUTECH Chancellor
Nigerian Entertainment Today By Osagie Alonge The governments of Oyo and Osun States have reportedly appointed a former governor of Lagos state, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso. A statement confirming this news was … Tinubu appointed LAUTECH Chancellor Oyo, Osun appoint Tinubu LAUTECH's chancellor Oyo, Osun appoint Tinubu LAUTECH Chancellor |
Police arrest two men with human skull in Abeokuta – CHANNELS
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Police arrest two men with human skull in Abeokuta
CHANNELS Two middle aged men have been arrested by the Ogun state Police Command in possession of a human skull. The two suspects were said to have been arrested at Sabo area of Abeokuta, the state capital, by the officers of the command who were acting on a … I Want To Get Rich Quick —Man Caught With Human Skull Police Arrest Men Over Human Skull in Ogun Pastor in Police Net over Human Skull |
PDP cautions against disunity among Yoruba – BusinessDay
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PDP cautions against disunity among Yoruba
BusinessDay The South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Yoruba leaders against any agenda capable of further causing disunity among the people. The party described a conference by a new group that called itself The Yoruba Assembly, scheduled for … Bankole in Ikenne, declares support for Yoruba Unity Forum Bankole visits HID Awolowo |
Fakoya: The Jonathan We Know – The Guardian Nigeria
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Fakoya: The Jonathan We Know
The Guardian Nigeria THESE are indeed precarious times, for Reuben Abati has resorted to desperate measures. The flurry of articles from him in recent times speaks volumes about his desperation. For a man who hid under the umbrella of social activism for many years, … I Want to Be Shocked ACN'll never praise Jonathan -Mohammed •Describes his lamentations as … I'm most criticised president – Jonathan |
Ogun PDP chief berates Obasanjo over comments – The Nation
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Ogun PDP chief berates Obasanjo over comments
The Nation By Our Reporter 6 hours 47 minutes ago A CHIEFTAIN of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Prince Buruji Kashamu, yesterday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo thrives on illegalities. He faulted the claim that the former President … Why I Resigned As PDP BoT Chairman – Obasanjo I have no grudge against Daniel, says Obasanjo No respite for Ogun PDP |
2 die in Maiduguri bomb explosion – Nigerian Tribune
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2 die in Maiduguri bomb explosion
Nigerian Tribune A suspected member of Boko Haram sect was killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at the West-end area of Maiduguri, on Tuesday. Confirming the incident in a press statement, the spokesman of the Joint Task Force (JTF), … Baby Killed in Army Shootout in Northeast Nigeria |
28th August, 2012 16:29Soldiers Injured As Bombs Rock Maiduguri! – The Streetjournal
28th August, 2012 16:29Soldiers Injured As Bombs Rock Maiduguri!
The Streetjournal Professor Barth Nnaji, Nigeria's Minister of Power has resigned his appointment. The President's Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Reuben Abati confirmed the resignation as he disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan… After what seemed like a short break … |
Fresh bomb attacks in Maiduguri injure JTF members – CHANNELS
Fresh bomb attacks in Maiduguri injure JTF members
CHANNELS A witness says stray bullets from an army shootout wounded a woman and killed a baby strapped to her back in Nigeria's northeast. The witness, who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear for his safety, said he saw soldiers shooting after an … Blast rocks Maiduguri BREAKING NEWS: Two Bomb Attacks In Maiduguri Leave Several JTF Members Injured 28th August, 2012 16:29Soldiers Injured As Bombs Rock Maiduguri! |
Obama puts faith in Nigeria’s economic success – BusinessDay
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Obama puts faith in Nigeria's economic success
BusinessDay President Barack Obama, of the United States of America, has linked the success of Africa's economy to Nigeria's which he believes will grow. He said that the US government is doing all it can to assist its Nigerian counterpart in removing barriers to … Obama Declares Nigeria As World's Next Major Economic Giant Nigeria; from rags to riches Barack Obama, the President of the United States of America, has declared … |
Babangida Threatens To Expose Buhari, Claims To Have Proof Of Buhari’s Shady Deals – Information Nigeria
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Babangida Threatens To Expose Buhari, Claims To Have Proof Of Buhari's Shady Deals
Information Nigeria A few hours after President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari took a swipe at former leaders, ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida fired back. He asked Dr. Jonathan to learn to accept criticisms and threatened to expose … Babangida, Obasanjo, Jonathan Destroyed Oil Industry – Buhari Buhari blames Jonathan, OBJ, IBB for corruption, insecurity Babangida threatens to expose Buhari |
Ukrainian police defer charges against Nigerian pastor – The Nation Newspaper
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Ukrainian police defer charges against Nigerian pastor
The Nation Newspaper By Agency Reporter 6 hours 40 minutes ago Ukrainian police on Tuesday morning refrained from arresting the prominent Nigerian pastor, Sunday Adelaja who had been summoned to report at its offices in Kiev, as international pressure mounted on the … Anxiety mounts over alleged Ukraine's plan to arrest Nigerian pastor, Adelaja Ukraine Authorities Freeze Prominent Pastor's Assets |
Suspected killers of Cynthia arraigned, remanded in prison custody – The Guardian Nigeria
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Suspected killers of Cynthia arraigned, remanded in prison custody
The Guardian Nigeria FOUR young men held for allegedly murdering Cynthia Osokogu Udoka, the daughter of a retired Maj.-Gen. of the Nigerian Army were yesterday arraigned before a Magistrate's Court in Yaba, Lagos, by the police. The trial magistrate subsequently ordered … I Rape Girls I Meet On Facebook, Cynthia Is My 5th Victim – Facebook Killer … Cynthia's remains for burial September 7 Cynthia's murder: Suspected killers docked •To be buried Sept 7 •ANPP wants FG … |
Ajimobi canvasses removal of Local government councils from constitution – CHANNELS
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Ajimobi canvasses removal of Local government councils from constitution
CHANNELS The Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi has called for the removal of local government from the constitution to make it a residual responsibility of the state. He also advocated for the review of the Revenue Allocation Formula to emphasise the … Ajimobi canvasses removal of councils from constitution 13000 pensioners in Oyo Residents want Oyo govt's attention on Onipepeye road, bridge |
10 die, one injured as trailer, bus collide – CHANNELS
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10 die, one injured as trailer, bus collide
CHANNELS A midnight accident at Obada-Oko along the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway has claimed 10 lives and left one person critically injured. The accident occurred when a passenger bus with Lagos registration number CZ 269 MUS collided with a trailer around … 2 Children, 14 Others Die in 10 die in Ogun ghastly crash |
Okada Riders’ Protest New Lagos Traffic Law – AllAfrica.com
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Okada Riders' Protest New Lagos Traffic Law
AllAfrica.com By Olasunkanmi Akoni, 28 August 2012 Lagos — Hundreds of commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, in the early hours of yesterday, barricaded the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the Lagos State Government's new Road Traffic … Lagos installs road signs, cautions cyclists Commercial Motorcyclists Protest New Lagos Traffic Law Okada Riders Protest New Lagos Traffic Law |
$15m loot by Ibori: Court hears ownership claim between FG, Delta tomorrow – Moment Nigerian Newspapers
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$15m loot by Ibori: Court hears ownership claim between FG, Delta tomorrow
Moment Nigerian Newspapers AN Abuja Federal High Court in Maitama will tomorrow hear a pending suit concerning the ownership of $15 million (N2.4 billion) suit filed by the Federal Government. By Josef Iorakpen-Ishu, Abuja AN Abuja Federal High Court in Maitama will tomorrow … Absence of plaintiffs stalls case on ownership of Ibori $15 million bribe to … State Police And Security Challenges Nigerian Judiciary On The Cross (1) |
FG Approves N3.2 Billion for Reconstruction of UN Building – AllAfrica.com
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FG Approves N3.2 Billion for Reconstruction of UN Building
AllAfrica.com By Romoke W. Ahmad, 28 August 2012 The Federal Government has approved a total of N3.2 billion to assist in the rebuilding of the bombed United Nations (UN) house in Abuja, consisting of N2.6 billion for the reconstruction of the building and N600 … 'Abuja not designed for common man' Fed Govt approves N3.2b for UN House FG to use N2.6 bn for UN House reconstruction |
Akinyemi faults calls for state police – The Guardian Nigeria
Akinyemi faults calls for state police
The Guardian Nigeria FORMER Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has faulted calls for the creation of state police, saying Nigerians ought to have learnt lessons from the 50s when the native police authority was used to suppress the opposition. Nigeria does not need new states, says Akinyemi No true federalism in Nigeria – Akinyemi |
Okorocha Bans Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums – The Guardian Nigeria
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Okorocha Bans Monarchs From Speaking English At Forums
The Guardian Nigeria ANY Imo State monarch, who speaks English in any public forum in the state, risks losing his traditional stool. This was the directive given by governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha last week in Owerri while inaugurating the state's Imo Traditional … PDP raises concern over Okorocha's alleged controversies |
Debate over state police should surpass ethnicism, says Enang – The Guardian Nigeria
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Debate over state police should surpass ethnicism, says Enang
The Guardian Nigeria SENATOR Solomon Ita Enang, chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business talked with John-Abba Ogbodo in Abuja Bureau on the need for President Goodluck Jonathan to call to order governors on the declaration of state anthems and flags. Why I reject State Police, by President Only well equipped police can battle terrorism – IGP Let's Reevaluate Ownership Of Oil Blocks – Enang |
Army chief tasks officers, others on security – The Guardian Nigeria
Army chief tasks officers, others on security
The Guardian Nigeria THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubike Ihejirika, yesterday urged Nigerian army personnel to be cautious of their utterances and be mindful of security happenings around them. The Army chief in a keynote address on the occasion of the Nigerian Army … Army chief Ihejirika urges vigilance |
Nigeria remains important to US, says envoy – The Guardian Nigeria
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Nigeria remains important to US, says envoy
The Guardian Nigeria NEW United States (US) Consul-General in Lagos, Jeffrey Hawkins, has said irrespective of the outcome of the November election in his country, Nigeria will continue to be important to the American government. At a programme to honour some Nigerian … US pledges to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria Fayemi, Tinubu's wife, others welcome Consul General Hawkins |
Death toll in Adamawa floods now 15 – The Nation
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Death toll in Adamawa floods now 15
The Nation By Our Reporter 3 minutes ago The death toll in the Adamawa floods disaster increased yesterday, as 15 bodies were washed ashore the River Benue bank in Jimeta—Yola. The state government has begun evacuating people of the communities along the bank of … Adamawa flood: State seeks compensation from Republic of Cameroon Flood claims 1, destroys 73 houses in Nasarawa •3 confirmed dead in Adamawa flood Flood Situation Worsens in Adamawa as 15 Bodies Wash Ashore. |
‘Mimiko plans to embarrass Ondo PDP with fifth columnists’ – The Nation Newspaper
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'Mimiko plans to embarrass Ondo PDP with fifth columnists'
The Nation Newspaper By Damisi Ojo, Akure 12 hours 12 minutes ago The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday criticised alleged plans by Governor Olusegun Mimiko to use some fifth columnists and fake party men to embarrass the party. Countdown to Ondo gov election … Akeredolu'll liberate Ondo, says ACN ex-candidate INEC clears 12 candidates for Ondo gov election |
SOS, Kwara govt – Nigerian Tribune
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SOS, Kwara govt
Nigerian Tribune I'm using this medium to draw the attention of the Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to the problems the indigenes of Isapa in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State are currently facing. Lack of motorable roads is one of the key problems we … Ahmed denies alleged rift with Saraki Ahmed Worried over Police Funding Kwara: Disquiet In 'The State Of Harmony' |
Lawyers protest hike in conference fees – The Nation Newspaper
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Lawyers protest hike in conference fees
The Nation Newspaper By Joseph Jibueze, Abuja 7 minutes ago Lawyers in their hundreds, yesterday marched on the venue of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Abuja, protesting the 500 per cent hike in conference fees. They were led by Ikeja, … NBA 2012 conference: Lawyers protest hike in conference fee Nigerian lawyers protest at confab NBA Begins General Conference |
We have not anointed any candidate for 2015 – PDP Chairman – CHANNELS
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We have not anointed any candidate for 2015 – PDP Chairman
CHANNELS The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur on Monday debunked speculations that the ruling party has anointed aspirants ahead of general elections in 2015. “This information is speculative and completely false,” Mr Tukur said in … No Performance, No Ticket, 2015 tickets will be based on performance – PDP |
Nigeria and Benin Republic parliaments aim to hold joint sessions – CHANNELS
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Nigeria and Benin Republic parliaments aim to hold joint sessions
CHANNELS President Goodluck Jonathan and his counterpart from the Republic of Benin, Boni Yayi on Monday considered arrangements of establishing a joint sitting between the legislative arms of government of the two countries. This was disclosed by Mr Yayi, … Nigeria, Benin agree on rehabilitation of Badagry-Seme Road * Iyayi commends … |
We want Nigerians to think alike – National Orientation Agency – CHANNELS
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We want Nigerians to think alike – National Orientation Agency
CHANNELS The desire to have a united Nigeria with shared values is a major priority of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The Director General of the agency, Mike Omeri, disclosed this while on a courtesy visit with members of his team to Channels … Lagos Gov seeks corporate bodies' partnership on voluntary compliance with … |
JTF rescues 28 abducted oil workers, declares militant leader wanted – BusinessDay
JTF rescues 28 abducted oil workers, declares militant leader wanted
BusinessDay The Joint Task Force (JTF) has rescued 28 workers of an oil servicing company, Sinepoc, at Ikang Waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River. The JTF has also declared the leader of the militant group in Bakassi called `Lapto Marine … JTF Declares Bakassi Militant Leader Wanted Bakassi militant leader declared wanted JTF Launches Manhunt for Bakassi Militant Leader |
Niger Delta: Beyond resource control, burdens and realities of transformation – The Guardian Nigeria
Niger Delta: Beyond resource control, burdens and realities of transformation
The Guardian Nigeria Being text of a lecture delivered by His Excellency, Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan of Delta State at Business Hallmark public policy forum, at Events Centre, Asaba, on August 24, 2012. READ the organisers' intention in selecting this topic as an … Governor Uduaghan Calls for 50 Percent Resource Control in Niger Delta Nigeria must prepare for life without oil —Gov. Uduaghan Uduaghan insists on 50% derivation |
Catholic church in Enugu bans gele and hand bags – CHANNELS
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Catholic church in Enugu bans gele and hand bags
CHANNELS ST. Theresa's Catholic Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State, has barred women from wearing big headgears and carrying hand bags to Sunday service. The Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Uche Obodoechina, who announced this during Sunday service in Nsukka, … Gele and handbags banned in Enugu Catholic church Insecurity: Church Bans Big Headgears, Handbags in Church Security: Church bans headgears, handbags |
Youths chase Ondo monarch out of palace – CHANNELS
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Youths chase Ondo monarch out of palace
CHANNELS A traditional ruler in Ondo state, Oba Akinfesola Adewola of Igburowo community, Odigbo Local Government, was on Sunday chased out of his palace by protesting youths. The youths marched to the palace early in the morning, barricaded roads leading to … Residents Of Ondo Community Dethrones Monarch Due To Lack Of Development Angry Ondo Community Dethrones Monarch |
Flood water kills 10 in Adamawa – CHANNELS
Flood water kills 10 in Adamawa
CHANNELS Flood waters in Adamawa state have left ten people dead while a yet-to- be confirmed number of people remain trapped. Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency official, Mr Shadrach Daniel Baruk said the flood resulted from the release of water from a … 10 people killed after floods wash through villages in northeastern Nigeria International news in brief |
How Prostitution, Drugs Reign Supreme In Kuramo Beach before the Ocean Surge – Osun Defender
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How Prostitution, Drugs Reign Supreme In Kuramo Beach before the Ocean Surge
Osun Defender The notorious, infamous Kuramo village fell to ocean fury and the rage of the Lagos State government last week. But tales of prostitution and drug peddling which defined its exixtence have come to the fore, as insiders recount. NEMA links Lagos ocean surge to natural disaster 'Lagos ocean surge an act of God' Fashola warns of more ocean surge in Lagos |
Yoruba leaders move to halt internal crises – The Guardian Nigeria
Yoruba leaders move to halt internal crises
The Guardian Nigeria AN end may be in sight to the lingering leadership crisis among traditional rulers and elder statesmen in Yorubaland as a delegation of the Conflict Resolution Committee led by eminent lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola met at the weekend with the Alaafin of … Afe Babalola, others seek Alaafin's support for Yoruba conflict resolution panel |
Gunmen kill CBN ex-official in Owerri – The Guardian Nigeria
Gunmen kill CBN ex-official in Owerri
The Guardian Nigeria GUNMEN at the weekend killed a retired senior official of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He was shot in front of the New Market, Douglas Road, Owerri. He was later confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, where he had been taken to for … Assassins kills former CBN director |
Wada lists lessons of life as commissioner is buried – The Guardian Nigeria
Wada lists lessons of life as commissioner is buried
The Guardian Nigeria “IT is prescribed for all of us that we must go one day. One lesson here for me is that a man who was to assume office as Commissioner for Budget and Planning in my administration is gone. “This is the first of such a ceremony I am attending as … Kogi gov: Wada, Echocho know fate Wednesday Job Creation Is My Priority In Kogi—Gov. Wada Job creation is my priority – Wada |
Police invite council chair over Deeper Life killings – The Nation Newspaper
Police invite council chair over Deeper Life killings
The Nation Newspaper By Yusuf Alli, Abuja and Muhammad Bashir 7 hours 42 minutes ago The police have summoned the Chairman of Okene Local Government, Kogi State and four others for questioning over the killing of 20 members of the Deeper Life Bible Church. Killers of Deeper Life members, soldiers'll be dealt with -Senator |
Why rape is on the increase, by lawyers, activists – The Nation Newspaper
Why rape is on the increase, by lawyers, activists
The Nation Newspaper By Precious Igbonwelundu 6 minutes ago Rape cases involving minors and the elderly have been on the increase. Amnesty International, the human rights community and lawyers believe the security agencies are not doing enough to stop the trend, … Why Rape Penalties Are Rarely Enforced |
Cynthia’s murder: Group decries NCC’s lack of control over telecoms operators … – Nigerian Tribune
Cynthia's murder: Group decries NCC's lack of control over telecoms operators …
Nigerian Tribune Following the death of Cynthia Osokogu, through the social communication system, a US-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Justice for All Nations (JFAN) has decried the Nigerian Communications Commission's alleged lack of regulatory control … Cynthia's killers not worthy to live among men – Obi |
Assassins kills former CBN director – CHANNELS
Assassins kills former CBN director
CHANNELS Suspected assassins on Sunday killed a former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Nwosu along New Market Layout in Owerri, the Imo state Capital. The suspected assassins who were reported to have driven in a Black Toyota jeep … |
Babangida Aliyu – Why We Want Review of Oil-Sharing Formula – AllAfrica.com
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Babangida Aliyu – Why We Want Review of Oil-Sharing Formula
AllAfrica.com By Aisha Wakaso, 25 August 2012 The chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum and Niger State Governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Friday stated that northern governors "cannot be blackmailed or intimidated by any group over its position on the … PIB: Stop Blackmailing Northern Governors Forum – Aliyu Crisis among govs, meeting on state police, constitution stalls Governors' meeting ends in stalemate |
Immigration raids Chinese prostitute hideout in Lagos – Nigerian Entertainment Today
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Immigration raids Chinese prostitute hideout in Lagos
Nigerian Entertainment Today By Ibiene George The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Lagos raided an apartment, which is known to house teenage Chinese prostitutes, arresting thirteen of the girls while some others escaped. NET visited the location at 16 Emina Crescent, … Teenage Chinese sex workers arrested in Lagos Nigerian Immigration Service breaks Chinese Prostitution Ring in Lagos … NIS arrests 13 Chinese girls for Prostitution |
Cynthia’s parents speak out, warn youths – Daily Times Nigeria
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Cynthia's parents speak out, warn youths
Daily Times Nigeria Late Cynthia Osokogu's parents, at the weekend, disclosed that her killers demanded a ransom of N20 million from the family. They also urged the youth to learn from her death. The parents, retired army General Frank Osokogu and his wife, Joy, … Social Media Murder Saga: Cynthia's Parents Open Up At Last Cynthia's killers asked for N20m – Mother Learn From My Daughter's Mistake, Cynthia's Father Tells Youths |
Resuscitating State Police in Nigeria – AllAfrica.com
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Resuscitating State Police in Nigeria
AllAfrica.com By Olu Obafemi, 25 August 2012 One item in the Constitution review staple that must surely be putting the national Assembly a languid nightmare is the issue of reviving, or not, State Police. Even after a committee has advised the Federal Government … Nigeria's wonky federalism Nigeria And The Jinx Of True Federalism IG says poor funding affecting police performance |
Subsidy Trial – Bamanga’s Son, Others Lose Bid to Travel Abroad – AllAfrica.com
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Subsidy Trial – Bamanga's Son, Others Lose Bid to Travel Abroad
AllAfrica.com By Nurudeen Oyewole, 25 August 2012 Lagos — An Ikeja High Court yesterday turned down an application by Bamanga Tukur's son, Mahmud Tukur, and two others implicated in the fuel subsidy scam to travel abroad. Justice Lateefat Folami, while refusing Mr. Court Denies Tukur, Others Bid To Travel Abroad Court rejects Tukur's, Alao's sons' requests for overseas trips Overseas Travel: Wait For Trial Judge |
Flood Kills 9, Displaced Residents Take Refuge In Old Prison – The Guardian Nigeria
Flood Kills 9, Displaced Residents Take Refuge In Old Prison
The Guardian Nigeria TRAGEDY struck Gashua in Yobe State last week when nine residents lost their lives to flood and over 200 houses were destroyed. Also reported was an attack Friday morning on the Nigerian Agricultural and Cooperative Bank (NACB) where a policeman was … Two die as Gunmen invade bank in Yobe Boko Haram, Rainstorm Kill Six in Gashua Gunmen Killed By Mob After Flood Rescue Attack |
2015 : Igbo should wait for Jonathan’s decision, says Obi – The Nation Newspaper
2015 : Igbo should wait for Jonathan's decision, says Obi
The Nation Newspaper By Nwanosike Onu, Awka 1 hour ago THE Special Adviser to the President on Inter Party Relations, Chief Ben Obi has declared that the South East must wait for President Goodluck Jonathan to make up his mind on whether to seek re-election in 2015 for any … 'Whither Igbo President In 2015, Hold Ohanaeze Responsible' 2015 Presidency: 'Igbo has no chance with PDP' |
Presbyterian Church wants Green Tree Agreement revisited – The Nation Newspaper
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Presbyterian Church wants Green Tree Agreement revisited
The Nation Newspaper By Our Reporter 18 hours 55 minutes ago The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has urged the National Assembly to revisit the Green Tree Agreement by which Nigeria ceded the oil rich Bakassi peninsula to Cameroun in 2006, to ensure justice and fair play in … Nigeria, Cameroon Have Failed Bakassi, Says Falana Bakassi: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Bakassi people were short-changed – Prof. Oyebode |
Ndigbo must change strategy to produce president, says Okorocha – The Nation Newspaper
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Ndigbo must change strategy to produce president, says Okorocha
The Nation Newspaper By Sam Egburonu, Associate Editor 18 hours 20 minutes ago THE Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has urged Ndigbo to change strategy and be more business-like to produce the president in 2015. Okorocha, in an interview, denied insinuations … Imo Makes Possession Of Igbo Language Compulsory For Admission Into Higher … APGA urges opposition to support Okorocha's rescue mission Ojukwu did not fight civil war for secession – Okorocha |
Gemade’s loss, Suswam’s gain – The Nation
Gemade's loss, Suswam's gain
The Nation By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu 6 hours 13 minutes ago A few weeks ago, Ripples exclusively broke the story of the pressure being put on the Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam to contest for the Benue North senatorial seat in 2015. Gemade Blames Brother-In-Law For His Political Woes |
How ESUT VC, Onyeji, Was Released – The Guardian Nigeria
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How ESUT VC, Onyeji, Was Released
The Guardian Nigeria SPECULATIONS over how the abducted Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Cyprian Onyeji, regained his freedom have been put to rest, as facts emerged yesterday that his release was facilitated by efforts of … ESUT Vice Chancellor regains freedom Kidnappers free ESUT VC ENSG Celebrates Release Of Vice Chancellor |
“No Boko Haram in Okene” Police Commissioner Insists, Says at least 1, 000 AK … – Information Nigeria
“No Boko Haram in Okene” Police Commissioner Insists, Says at least 1, 000 AK …
Information Nigeria Information emerging from police authority has revealed that there are no fewer than, 1, 000 illegally acquired AK 47 riffles in private hands in Okene, Central Senatorial District – Kogi State. The information was made known by the Kogi State … Insecurity: Over 1000 Illegal Arms In Private Hands In Kogi Central -CP Over 1000 AK 47 rifles, other dangerous weapons in illegal hands in Okene – CP There Are Over 1000 AK47 Rifles In Okene – Kogi CP |
Lack of National Identity Working Against Nigeria’s Unity – Aregbesola – AllAfrica.com
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Lack of National Identity Working Against Nigeria's Unity – Aregbesola
AllAfrica.com By Gbenga Olarinoye, 24 August 2012 Osogbo — Osun state governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola has identified lack of a national cultural identity among the diverse people of Nigeria as one of the major challenges working against the nation's unity. Cultural identity a catalyst for nation's unity — Aregbesola Flood Overruns Minna Nigeria Osun Osogbo Festival |
Boko Haram: Nigeria is now the most dangerous place to live – Tinubu – CHANNELS
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Boko Haram: Nigeria is now the most dangerous place to live – Tinubu
CHANNELS The Former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern at the rate at which Nigeria is disintegrating. Delivering a speech titled “The Role of the Opposition in Meeting … Fed Govt replies Tinubu over US comments Why insecurity thrives in Nigeria, by Tinubu |
Learn From My Daughter’s Mistake, Cynthia’s Father Tells Youths – The Guardian Nigeria
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Learn From My Daughter's Mistake, Cynthia's Father Tells Youths
The Guardian Nigeria MAJ. Gen. Frank Osokogu, father of Cynthia, the young lady who was murdered in Lagos by her Facebook friends, has admonished all youths to beware of trusting total strangers they meet only on Facebook and other social media. If other youths are saved … My Daughter's Death Lesson for Youths to Be Wary 'It's wrong to hide Cynthia's 'killers' faces' Police parade suspected killers of General's daughter in Lagos |
Minister decries wrong use of social media – The Nation Newspaper
Minister decries wrong use of social media
The Nation Newspaper By Augustine Ehikioya, Abuja 2 minutes ago Blaming poor regulatory policies by government and key stakeholders, the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, yesterday lamented the mischievous use of the social media by some Nigerians. Wamakko, Maku Commend Media's Role In Nation Building FG Unveils New Broadcasting Codes Media Should Help in Nation Building by Portraying Nigeria in Good Light – NBC |
Fuel Subsidy:FG To Make Amount Recovered From Indicted Marketers Public – Nigerian Tribune
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Fuel Subsidy:FG To Make Amount Recovered From Indicted Marketers Public
Nigerian Tribune The Federal Government said on Friday that it would soon come out with the total amount it had, so far recovered from indicted oil marketers. The government had paid a total of N1.3trillion to fuel marketers as subsidy last year while some marketers, … N400b subsidy cash: Firms making refunds, says govt Indicted oil firms commence refund of subsidy money National Economic Council commends FG on prosecution of subsidy suspects |
Confusion As FCTA Raises Two Committees On Environment In One Year – Nigerian Tribune
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Confusion As FCTA Raises Two Committees On Environment In One Year
Nigerian Tribune It was both confusion and drama on Thursday as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) set up a committee to tackle environmental challenges in Abuja, a year after a similar committee was constituted without any achievement and official … FCTA to engage 300 youths in cleanup exercise Property Tax in Abuja 'Poor Funding Marred Abuja Clean And Green Initiative' |
Hillary Clinton’s Brief Visit To Nigeria – Nigerian Tribune
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Hillary Clinton's Brief Visit To Nigeria
Nigerian Tribune In the context of national security, Nigeria continues to get beaten black and blue by the day, as gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, raid practically every nook and cranny of the nation's major cities with unimaginable impunity, … The role of opposition in meeting Nigeria's challenges Nigeria Islamists rule out peace talks Nigeria's Boko Haram denies new talks with the Government |
More than 1000 AK 47 rifles, other dangerous weapons in illegal hands in Okene … – BusinessDay
More than 1000 AK 47 rifles, other dangerous weapons in illegal hands in Okene …
BusinessDay The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Mohammed Katsina, said on Friday that more than 1000 AK 47 rifles were among the dangerous weapons believed to be in circulation in Okene and its environs. He said this in Lokoja while parading some suspects, … |
We’ll continue to promote democracy, stability and development –Jonathan – CHANNELS
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We'll continue to promote democracy, stability and development –Jonathan
CHANNELS President Goodluck Jonathan said Friday in Abuja that the Federal Government will continue to work with Britain and other developed nations to promote good governance, political stability and socio- economic development in Nigeria and other African … |
INEC Fixes Sept. 15 For Zaria By-election – Leadership Newspapers
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INEC Fixes Sept. 15 For Zaria By-election
Leadership Newspapers The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Sept. 15 for the conduct of by-election for the Zaria Constituency Seat in Kaduna State House of Assembly. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Halliru Tambuwal, announced the date … INEC postpones by-election Video recording for Ondo election |
Nigerian Envoys Abroad To Sign Performance Bond — Minister – Leadership Newspapers
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Nigerian Envoys Abroad To Sign Performance Bond — Minister
Leadership Newspapers Nigeria's envoys are to sign a performance bond, Dr Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said. Ashiru told the Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Manchester, that the policy was in line with the performance bond … Nigeria's foreign envoys to sign performance bond FG to open Consulate in Manchester |
NUT pursues retirement age extension – Daily Times Nigeria
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NUT pursues retirement age extension
Daily Times Nigeria The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), on Thursday in Abuja, requested that an extra five years to be added to the retirement age of primary and secondary school teachers. The national president of the union, Michael Olukoya, made the request when he … Minister begs teachers over non-payment of N1.44b allowances MDGs training: FG admits withholding teachers' allowance Teachers threaten not to resume new session |
FG to fight Northern insecurity by employing youths – BusinessDay
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FG to fight Northern insecurity by employing youths
BusinessDay The Federal Government is making plans to employ 14million youths in the north by the end of 2014. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said this on Thursday. "Government is about to restructure and … FG's Project Targets 14 Million Northern Youths – Okupe Okupe's Prosecution Will Be A Test For Jonathan's Sincerity — CPC Alleged N635m contract scam: Okupe defends his integrity |
Amosun Decries Poor State Of – Leadership Newspapers
Amosun Decries Poor State Of
Leadership Newspapers Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Thursday expressed concern over the deplorable condition of federal roads in the state. Amosun spoke in Abeokuta at the launch of the Ogun State Bus Mass Transit Scheme (BMTS). The governor said that Ogun was the worst … Amosun blames accidents on bad federal roads Ogun blames federal roads for incessant accidents Ogun signs N1.5b contract on land cleaning equipment |
Protest In Offa, As Local Government Election Tribunal Orders Re-run Of ACN … – Osun Defender
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Protest In Offa, As Local Government Election Tribunal Orders Re-run Of ACN …
Osun Defender Hundreds of protesters in Offa local government council of Kwara State yesterday marched through major streets in Offa town to protest the ruling of the local government election petitions tribunal that ordered a re-run into the council chairmanship … Tension in Offa over verdict Tribunal orders re-run in Kwara council polls Tribunal Nullifies Offa LG Election, ACN Rejects Verdict |
‘FG Alone Can’t Fight Boko Haram’ – AllAfrica.com
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'FG Alone Can't Fight Boko Haram'
AllAfrica.com By Laja Thomas, 24 August 2012 Abdullahi Abdulmajeed is the President, Nigerian Youth United Action Coalition, NYUAC. In this interview, he explains why government alone cannot tackle the security challenges in the country. Excerpts: As a youth of this … The role of opposition in meeting Nigeria's challenges Muslim group begs Datti Ahmed to stop Boko Haram Nigeria: Boko Haram rules out peace talks, threatens media |
ASUU Slams Governor Amaechi for Re-Appointing VC – AllAfrica.com
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ASUU Slams Governor Amaechi for Re-Appointing VC
AllAfrica.com The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Gov. Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers of meddling in the running of Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST). The President of ASUU, Dr Nasir Isa, said at a media briefing on Thursday … ASUU wants Rivers varsity VC's appointment reversed ASUU Indicts Amaechi Of Misconduct Over VC RSUST: ASUU declares nationwide solidarity strike on Aug 30 |
IGP Tasks Govs On Police Fund, Says Nigeria Police Least Funded In The World – Leadership Newspapers
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IGP Tasks Govs On Police Fund, Says Nigeria Police Least Funded In The World
Leadership Newspapers The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, has said that the 36 state governments of the federation and the local government areas, are yet to contribute to the special police fund approved by the Federal Executive Council and the … Nigeria is not ripe for state police – IGP Northern governors not doing enough on security, says IGP |
Same shirts, different suspects – The Nation Newspaper
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Same shirts, different suspects
The Nation Newspaper By Yusuf Alli, Abuja 6 hours 26 minutes ago The State Security Service (SSS) yesterday explained why suspects in various cases wear similar shirts. SSS spokesperson Ms. Maryln Ogar said the SSS bought the shirts from a vendor who supplies them in … Oyerinde: How Suspects Identified Rev Ogolor — Police Police, SSS Rivalry Mars Probe into Murder of Oshiomhole's Aide Oshiomhole aide's murder suspects: SSS, police clash |
Akeredolu to Mimiko: don’t threaten monarchs over your second term bid – The Nation Newspaper
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Akeredolu to Mimiko: don't threaten monarchs over your second term bid
The Nation Newspaper By Damisi Ojo, Akure 18 hours 8 minutes ago The Akeredolu Campaign Organisation (ACO) of the Ondo State Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) yesterday alerted the public to the threat by the Olusegun Mimiko administration that he would dethrone some … Akeredolu's promise to create 30000 jobs in 100 days deceptive – MCO •Claim is … Mimiko Campaign Organization raises alarm over subversive materials Mimiko cautions against violence, ACN alleges sharp practice at INEC |
Akume: PDP senators have no hand – The Nation Newspaper
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Akume: PDP senators have no hand
The Nation Newspaper By Onyedi Ojiabor, Assistant Editor 12 hours 21 minutes ago Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, yesterday said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators are not involved in any plot to remove the Senate Minority Leader, Senator George … 'No plan to remove Akume from post' Senate Leadership Not Involved In Plot Against Akume – Ndoma-Egba |