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Obasanjo: Nigerian leaders should reach out to Boko Haram
CNN International (CNN) — Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has said more could be done to reach out to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram to find out what leads it to carry out acts of violence. In an interview with CNN, Obasanjo suggested the current … How to check Boko Haram, by Obasanjo Jonathan, OBJ trade words over Boko Haram Jonathan, Obasanjo Trade Words Over Fight Against Boko Haram |
82 FCT Sub-Standard Medical Outfits Closed in 2012 – AllAfrica.com
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82 FCT Sub-Standard Medical Outfits Closed in 2012
AllAfrica.com The FCT Administration (FCTA) has said it closed down 82 sub-standard medical outfits in and around the Abuja in the preceding year of 2012. FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed made this disclosure after looking into the activities of the FCT Health … |
Navy Hands Over Illegal Russian Immigrants To Police – CHANNELS
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Navy Hands Over Illegal Russian Immigrants To Police
CHANNELS 15 Russian nationals and their vessel, were intercepted on the 19th of October 2012 for illegal entry into Nigeria's territorial waters by the Nigerian Navy, have been handed over to the police. Parading the illegal immigrants at the Naval Base in Apapa, the … Police to take over prosecution of 15 Russian sea divers Govt to prosecute Russian crew over arms Nigeria: 15 Russians face trial for arms smuggling |
60 arrested for attacking NSCDC officers – News24
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60 arrested for attacking NSCDC officers
News24 Lagos- The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command on Monday, said it arrested 60 persons for allegedly attacking its men while carrying out their lawful duties. Mr Sunday Obafaiye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … 60 Suspected Pipeline Vandals Arrested in Lagos 60 suspected oil thieves arrested in Lagos |
I met only N4,451 in state purse – Bayelsa State Gov. – Daily Times Nigeria
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I met only N4,451 in state purse – Bayelsa State Gov.
Daily Times Nigeria The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on has claimed that his predecessor, Chief Timipre Sylva, left just N4,451 in the purse of the state on his exit from office. Dickson, who said that a N50 billion Bond Sylva obtained during his tenure was also … Bayelsa State Purse: I Inherited N4,451 From my Predecessor – Seriake Dickson Dickson Proceeds On Leave, Deputy Becomes Acting Governor |
Ban on same-sex marriage irrevocable, says Mark – The Guardian Nigeria
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Ban on same-sex marriage irrevocable, says Mark
The Guardian Nigeria THE pressure is both surreptitious and overt. It is all aimed at scuttling at birth a law banning same-sex marriage in the country. The international community and human rights activists are at the campaign for Nigeria to reconsider any plan to enact the law. The “Law has come to stay” – Senate President David Mark Insists Same-Sex … Homosexuality Remains Banned In Nigeria – David Mark Mark: No Going Back on Same Sex Prohibition Bill |
Ekiti Homes Agenda targets 5000 houses for citizens in 2013 – BusinessDay
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Ekiti Homes Agenda targets 5000 houses for citizens in 2013
BusinessDay Ekiti State government says its housing scheme, known as Homes Agenda aimed at making housing more affordable for the people, is to construct 5,000 housing units in 2013. The housing scheme will coordinate the efforts of various stakeholders in the … Governorship contest still open, says Ekiti ACN Ekiti targets 5000 houses for citizens in 2013 Nigeria: Ekiti Deputy Governor, Funmi Olayinka Battles Cancer, Resigns. |
Osun prioritises infrastructure, plans 10km roads per LG – BusinessDay
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Osun prioritises infrastructure, plans 10km roads per LG
BusinessDay Governor Rauf Aregbesola of 0sun State has flagged off the construction of 218.12 kilometres of roads estimated to cost N16.21 billion. The roads are to be constructed in 30 local government areas and one area council of the state. The project tagged '10km … Railway Demolition: Beneficiaries Commend Aregbesola On N65m Palliative Aregbesola And The Promise Of History Osun, the second best of the least poverty state in Nigeria – FBS |
Gunmen slaughter female police officer – Nigerian Tribune
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Gunmen slaughter female police officer
Nigerian Tribune RESIDENTS of Jiddari Polo area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital woke up to a gory scene on Monday, following the slaughtering of a female police officer by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect. According to one Ishaku, a resident of the area … Shot Maiduguri University student hit by stray bullet- JTF JTF denies killing UNIMAID student |
S’court rules Friday on Oshiomhole’s suit – The Guardian Nigeria
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S'court rules Friday on Oshiomhole's suit
The Guardian Nigeria THE Supreme Court on Monday fixed Friday, January 11, 2013 to decide whether or not Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has an explanation to make before the state's Election Tribunal regarding his qualification for election as governor. Edo 2012 election: Don't jeopardise justice Edo Governorship Election: Oshiomhole Knows Fate on Friday Guber poll: S'Court decides Oshiomhole's fate Jan 11 |
Tension In Adamawa As Crises Rips PDP Apart – Leadership Newspapers
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Tension In Adamawa As Crises Rips PDP Apart
Leadership Newspapers Adamawa State is now constantly in the news but for the wrong reasons. In this analysis, MOHAMMED ISMAIL x-rays the internal crises ripping the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared that it is perhaps the major contributory factor that has … Adamawa PDP Crisis: Group Issues Ultimatum for Tukur's Suspension Groups want PDP chairman suspended No peace in PDP As Governors Set For A Showdown With Bamangar Tukur |
Anambra votes N1.4bn for MDG projects in seven LGs – National Mirror
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Anambra votes N1.4bn for MDG projects in seven LGs
National Mirror Anambra State Government said it would spend about N1.4 billion on Millennium Development Goal, MDG, projects in seven selected local governments in the state. Governor Peter Obi disclosed this in Awka yesterday at a stakeholders' meeting with council … Nigerian Legion Wants Separate Budgetary Allocation Put Nation's Interest First Obi Ask Nigerians |
Delta donates 30 patrol cars to police – P.M. News
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Delta donates 30 patrol cars to police
P.M. News Nigeria's Delta State with the notoriety of being the nest of kidnappers is determined turn a new chapter, as a state safe for the people and investors. Its governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has launched a new security initiative, with the first act being to provide … Police kill 91 kidnappers, robbery suspects in Delta in 2012 – CP 91 kidnap, armed robbery suspects killed in Nigerian state in 2012 Delta Committed to Revamping Ailing Industries, Says Ogeah |
Panel Uncovers N24bn Fraud In – Leadership Newspapers
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Panel Uncovers N24bn Fraud In
Leadership Newspapers The judicial panel of inquiry set up to investigate activities of the Abia Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development Fund (ASPPIDF) has uncovered N24 billion fraud between 1999 and 2012. The Chairman of the panel, Justice Okey Nwosu, gave the … NDDC to rehabilitate 10 roads in Aba Abia: A Time Of Universal Pretense |
VP Wants Demographic Data For – Leadership Newspapers
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VP Wants Demographic Data For
Leadership Newspapers Vice President Namadi Sambo on Monday stressed the need for the production of a national demographic data (NDD) of all Nigerians for rapid economic planning, healthcare delivery, security and educational development. Sambo made the call in Abuja at … Sambo: Jonathan to Receive Demographic Database Report Soon FG sets up committee to harmonize reports on national demographic data-base |
JTF denies killing UNIMAID student – News24
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JTF denies killing UNIMAID student
News24 Maiduguri – The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Operation Restore Order (ORO) has denied allegation that it shot dead a student of the University of Maiduguri on Jan. 4 in Maiduguri. JTF spokesman Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, made the denial on Monday in Maiduguri in … |
Security Agencies Launch Emergency Lines In Plateau – CHANNELS
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Security Agencies Launch Emergency Lines In Plateau
CHANNELS The Special Task Force in Plateau State has launched emergency telephone numbers for internal security operations to be effectively conducted by security agents. “There must be cooperation and support of the public through provision of information and … Jang – Security Agents Should End Insecurity |
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Dagogo-Jack says president didn't lie …
BusinessDay Beks Dagogo-Jack, chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power (PTFP), weekend, said that the country's electricity generation profile as at November last year was over 5,000 megawatts, confirming President Goodluck Jonathan's comment on the power … Nigeria: Jonathan Did Not Lie On 5000 Megawatts – Dagogo-Jack |
Avoid partisan interests in 2013 – Fashola – BusinessDay
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Avoid partisan interests in 2013 – Fashola
BusinessDay Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State pleaded with residents of the state to cast aside partisan interests and seek ways to improve their communities. Fashola gave the advice, on Sunday, in an address at the annual thanksgiving service of the state … Pastor Adeboye Predicts Better Times Circumstances surrounding my birth mysterious —Adeboye How To Advance The Nation In 2013, By Clerics |
Avoid partisan interests in 2013 – Fashola – BusinessDay
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Avoid partisan interests in 2013 – Fashola
BusinessDay Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State pleaded with residents of the state to cast aside partisan interests and seek ways to improve their communities. Fashola gave the advice, on Sunday, in an address at the annual thanksgiving service of the state … What we want from govs in 2013 —Nigerians speak Lagos CP Calls On Residents To Support Security Agencies Lagosians Must Be More Vigilant—Fashola |
Where do we start from as we ushered in a new year, 2013? – National Daily
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Where do we start from as we ushered in a new year, 2013?
National Daily Ironically, as Nigeria is becoming everything less, is the country actually drifting towards becoming hopeless? An average Nigerian loves luxury like any other human beings as whenever they have the opportunity they will shop till they drop. Not just shopping … |
Why we are against LG autonomy —Govs – Nigerian Tribune
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Why we are against LG autonomy —Govs
Nigerian Tribune Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NSF), Mr Rotimi Amaechi said at the weekend that Nigerian governors are opposed to local government autonomy because they believe that councils should not be designated as federating units. Governor … I Want to See Our People Live Better – Amaechi |
Bet You Noticed Something Different About “Rubbin’ Minds” Yesterday! Ebuka … – Bella Naija
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Bet You Noticed Something Different About “Rubbin' Minds” Yesterday! Ebuka …
Bella Naija Ebuka Rubbin' Minds ad campaign 2 Just in time for the New Year, the producers of Rubbin' Minds, the influential TV talk-show for young Nigerians have announced major upgrades. The first change to the show is the announcement of a new host: the lawyer … Rubbin Minds: How Well Did Nigeria Do In 2012 |
Amnesty Programme – a Huge Success – AllAfrica.com
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Amnesty Programme – a Huge Success
AllAfrica.com Contrary to the thinking in some quarters that the amnesty programme for ex-Niger Delta militants is a total failure, I make bold to say that the amnesty under the direct supervision of Kingsley Kuku, Presidential Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs, remains the most … 'Attacks Against Me Politically Instigated' |
15 killed as petrol tanker collides with bus on Ogbomoso-Oyo road – Nigerian Tribune
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15 killed as petrol tanker collides with bus on Ogbomoso-Oyo road
Nigerian Tribune FIFTEEN persons were reported dead in a multiple auto crash on Ogbomoso-Oyo-Ibadan road on Sunday. The accident, according to an eyewitness, occurred when a fully loaded petrol tanker coming from Oyo/Ibadan end ran over an 18-seater commercial … 15 Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Comm… Motor Accidents Kill 21 in Oyo, Delta 15 Die On Oyo-Ogbomosho- |
North May Not Produce – Leadership Newspapers
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North May Not Produce
Leadership Newspapers A group, Concerned Arewa Patriots (CAP), has argued that except the North puts its house in order, its 2015 presidential aspiration will be an unrealisable dream. This was even as it faulted the usual practice of the northern region selecting candidates for … 2015: Arewa group shops for consensus candidate |
FCTA Raises The Alarm Over Substandard Medical Outfits – Leadership Newspapers
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FCTA Raises The Alarm Over Substandard Medical Outfits
Leadership Newspapers The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised the alarm over the proliferation of substandard medical outfits in the territory warning residents against patronising such outfits. This is just as the administration disclosed that it shut 82 … FCTA arrested 11350 traffic offenders in 2012 FCT inhabitants clamour for own state, democracy |
Hoodlums attack Ondo NURTW office, steal N118m – The Punch
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Hoodlums attack Ondo NURTW office, steal N118m
The Punch Chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Chief Oladutele Obayoriade, on Sunday said hoodlums vandalised the union's secretariat in Akure and stole N118m. Obayoriade told journalists in Akure that those … |
We didn’t endorse Obanikoro for 2015– Lagos PDP – The Punch
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We didn't endorse Obanikoro for 2015– Lagos PDP
The Punch The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday said it did not endorse Senator Musiliu Obanikoro for the 2015 governorship election in the state. Obanikoro was the party's candidate in the 2007 governorship election in the state. 2015: Lagos PDP denies endorsing Obanikoro Lagos PDP denies endorsing Obanikoro |
Okorocha, Anyanwu flex muscles over 2015 – The Nation
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Okorocha, Anyanwu flex muscles over 2015
The Nation Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and Senator Chris Anyanwu are respected leaders of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). But there are indications that they are not the best of friends. The tension between the “Abuja politicians” and … Imo indigenes hail Okorocha's devt strides Anyanwu: They Are Trying To Bully Me Over 2015 Okorocha, Anyanwu flex muscles ahead 2015 |
Jonathan tasks religious leaders on nation’s woes – The Guardian Nigeria
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Jonathan tasks religious leaders on nation's woes
The Guardian Nigeria PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has asked religious leaders to exercise more of their God-given-authority in moulding the character of their followers so as to curb the nation's woes. The President who maintained that the church was at the centre of nation … Bad Character Not Religion Responsible For Violence In Nigeria – Jonathan 2013: Year of reckoning for Jonathan (2) Good humour at the president's expense |
JTF, ex-militants destroy 35 illegal refineries in Ondo, Edo, Delta – The Guardian Nigeria
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JTF, ex-militants destroy 35 illegal refineries in Ondo, Edo, Delta
The Guardian Nigeria THIRTY-FIVE illegal refineries already abandoned by their operators in the creeks that connect the three states of Ondo, Edo and Delta were set ablaze by security operatives at the weekend. The action was taken in a joint operation carried out by personnel … |
Rubbin Minds: How Well Did Nigeria Do In 2012 – CHANNELS
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Rubbin Minds: How Well Did Nigeria Do In 2012
CHANNELS In this week's edition of Rubbin Minds, the panalist examine the political and socioeconomic situations in Nigeria and make projections for 2013. Some of the issues the panalists consisting of a lawyer, Tobe Atiba, a Financial analyst, Ugodre Obi-Chukwu and … |
Bad Character Not Religion Responsible For Violen… – CHANNELS
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Bad Character Not Religion Responsible For Violen…
CHANNELS President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned religious violence in the country saying that those who kill in the name of religion cannot be said to be worshipping god. President Jonathan. President Jonathan made the observation in his remarks at a service … Jonathan Tasks The Church On |
Sunny Ade’s guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, caught with Cocaine – Daily Times Nigeria
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Sunny Ade's guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, caught with Cocaine
Daily Times Nigeria Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an ex- guitarist with Nigerian music legend Sunny Ade with 1.575kg of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. NDLEA Commander of the Lagos Airport, … News Analysis: Nigeria's byzantine drug problems Veteran Guitarist for King Sunny Ade, Fatoke Abiodun arrested for Drug … NDLEA Nabs Sunny Ade's Ex-Guitarist Over Cocaine |
Apostolic Church celebrates Feast of Nativity and Theophany of Christ – Aysor
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Apostolic Church celebrates Feast of Nativity and Theophany of Christ
Aysor Today, on January 6, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. According to qahana.am, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the morning, following which Blessing of the Waters service was held. Message of His Holiness Karekin II on the Feast of the Holy Nativity and … Today's Message: The New Has Come 'Nigeria Is Worth Dying For |
Police Rescue Delta Varsity’s – Leadership Newspapers
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Police Rescue Delta Varsity's
Leadership Newspapers The treasurer of the Delta State University, Abrakachapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sir Martins Denedo, was yesterdaykidnappedat his residence in Abraka and promptly rescued the victim unhurt. The police authorities … |
2015: South-South group roots for Atiku – Nigerian Tribune
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2015: South-South group roots for Atiku
Nigerian Tribune A group, Justice and Equity Coalition, has kick-started what looks like an informal campaign in the South-South geo-political zone of the country in support of the presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. A press statement made available … 2015: Sambo denies joining Obasanjo to fight Jonathan OBJ's Kaduna visit stirs Jonathan, Sambo tension Obasanjo's War Against Atiku |
Fire causes havoc at Ogun govt secretariat – Nigerian Tribune
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Fire causes havoc at Ogun govt secretariat
Nigerian Tribune No fewer than seven vehicles got burnt on Saturday evening at the Ogun State Governor's secretariat at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, when a fire incident ravaged one of the car park sections within the complex. The timely intervention of the men of the state Fire … Another Fire Destroys Cars At Abeokuta Fire Destroys 7 Vehicles at Ogun Secretariat Ogun Govt Secretariat On Fire, 7 Vehicles Burnt |
Counsel Refutes Alleged Confiscation Of Sylva’s Property – The Guardian Nigeria
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Counsel Refutes Alleged Confiscation Of Sylva's Property
The Guardian Nigeria LEGAL counsel to Chief Timipre Sylva, Benson Ibezim, has refuted newspaper reports alleging that 48 houses belonging to Sylva were seized. In a statement sent to The Guardian, Ibezim said: “We were astonished to read from virtually all Nigerian … Asset seizure: Drama as Sylva, EFCC brandish conflicting court orders Sylva Denies Ownership Of 48 Buildings Seized By EFCC EFCC confiscates Timpre Sylva's assets |
1944 Police Rank And File Officers Promoted – CHANNELS
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1944 Police Rank And File Officers Promoted
CHANNELS The Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, in the pursuit of his agenda for a better welfare regime for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, graciously approved the promotion of One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty-four (1,944) … FG to police officers: Speak out, get dismissed •1944 policemen promoted IG Elevates 1944 Junior Police Officers |
Akpabio Inaugurates Commissions, Agencies – The Guardian Nigeria
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Akpabio Inaugurates Commissions, Agencies
The Guardian Nigeria GOVERNOR Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated 36 government-owned commissions, boards and agencies with a charge on the chairmen and members to take collective action to reposition the state for greatness. Akpabio, who gave the … Akwa Ibom Govt. set to tackle flood in Uyo metropolis Nigeria: Akpabio inaugurates commissions, boards, agencies Christmas Carol…A night to remember |
Jail Break: 20 Inmates Escape from Sagamu Prison – THISDAY Live
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Jail Break: 20 Inmates Escape from Sagamu Prison
THISDAY Live There has been a jailbreak at the Sagamu Prisons in Ogun State where at least 20 inmates were reported to have escaped through a large hole they bored on the fence of the facility after seizing weapons and stunning prison officials to effect their escape. 20 Inmates Escape In Sagamu Jail Break Jail Break: 20 Prisoners Escape From Sagamu Prison 20 Prisoners Escape From Ogun |
Xmas, New Year: 280 killed, 1600 injured in auto crashes – The Nation
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Xmas, New Year: 280 killed, 1600 injured in auto crashes
The Nation Two hundred and eight Nigerians were killed in auto crashes across the country during the just-concluded Christmas/New Year festivities,the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said yesterday. One thousand, six hundred road users were injured during the … FRSC Unveils Latest Report On Road Crashes Road Safety boss Chidoka opposes okada ban 280 killed, 1600 injured in road crashes in December –FRSC |
Suntai’s Photos Stir Controversy In Taraba – The Guardian Nigeria
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Suntai's Photos Stir Controversy In Taraba
The Guardian Nigeria SINCE the ill-fated plane crash of October 24 last year that led to the evacuation of Taraba state Governor Danbaba Suntai to Germany for medical attention, following the severe injuries he sustained in the crash, the people of the state have remained in the … Taraba: Suntai and the 2015 guber poll Suntai: How to make the corpse walk |
Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, buried amid tears – Codewit Global Network
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Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, buried amid tears
Codewit Global Network Bisi Komolafe A dismal atmosphere pervaded the Mokola, Oke Padre, Oke-Itunu and Soka areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Friday as Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, was buried. Komolafe, who was said to be pregnant, died on Monday, … Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, buried in Ibadan End Of A Dream: Bisi Komolafe Buried Amidst Tears Bisi Komolafe Finally Laid to Rest in Ibadan |
Imoke Is Not Sick But On Vacation – Ndoma Egba – CHANNELS
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Imoke Is Not Sick But On Vacation – Ndoma Egba
CHANNELS Senate Leader; Mr Victor Ndoma-Egba has debunked reports that the Governor of Cross River State, Mr Liyel Imoke is dead or in a critical health condition. In a press conference at the state secretariat of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in Calabar; the … |
Wada Returns To Abuja Hospital For Check Up – The Guardian Nigeria
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Wada Returns To Abuja Hospital For Check Up
The Guardian Nigeria KOGI State Governor, Captain Idris Wada, who was involved a ghastly motor accident last month, yesterday spoke to journalists for the first time since the incident. He spoke as he came back to the private hospital in Garki, Abuja where he was treated for … Kogi Governor To Recuperate for 3months Kogi Speaker's motorcade in car crash Kogi speaker in ghastly auto crash •One dead |
Oh Lord, Give Lagos To PDP, Obasanjo Prays – CHANNELS
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Oh Lord, Give Lagos To PDP, Obasanjo Prays
CHANNELS Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked God to help the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in capturing Lagos State from the grip of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). The former president made this prayer in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital … PDP, Party in wilderness, says Obasanjo How I survived fire that gutted my house, by Obasanjo My Opponents Thought I Would |
Jonathan Has No Vision for Nigeria – Lawyer – CHANNELS
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Jonathan Has No Vision for Nigeria – Lawyer
CHANNELS A lawyer and member of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Ademola Sadiq on Friday said that President Goodluck Jonathan has no vision for Nigeria. Mr Sadiq, who was a guest on Channels Television's breakfast programme, Surise Daily, said: “If you … Nigerian poster previews a contentious coming attraction Jonathan not talking re-election now, Presidency insists PDP denounces group demanding Jonathan's resignation |
Petroleum Filled Truck Spilled, 3 Dead – NewsPoint Africa
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Petroleum Filled Truck Spilled, 3 Dead
NewsPoint Africa As per recent reports, it has been recently revealed that a mother and her two children lost their lives in a fire that broke out in an area at Idi-Iroko, which comes under the Ogun State. It has also been found that 16 houses and shops were also caught in fire. Tanker fire kills mother, 2 children, razes 16 houses in Ogun •2 children escape … Petrol Tanker Fire Kills Family In Ogun |
Police quiz former Senate Leader – News24
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Police quiz former Senate Leader
News24 Oyo – A former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, was quizzed for hours at the Oyo State Police Headquarters over alleged threat to the peace of the state, Premium Times reports. Mr. Folarin is alleged to be in alliance with former Chairman of the National Union … Police quiz ex-Senate leader, Folarin, over alleged threat to peace Former Senate leader, Folarin, quizzed •Houses searched 300 new officers for Oyo police command |
Police confirm killing of four persons in Adamawa – BusinessDay
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Police confirm killing of four persons in Adamawa
BusinessDay The Adamawa police command on Thursday confirmed the killing of four people by gunmen in Song town, the headquarters of Song Local Government Area. The spokesman for the command, Mohammed Ibrahim, a DSP, said the early morning attack … Gunmen attack police station in Adamawa 7 security operatives, 5 terrorists killed in Borno Gunmen Kill Four in Adamawa |
SURE-P Chicanery And The Fear Of subsidy Removal In 2013 By Theophilus … – SaharaReporters.com
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SURE-P Chicanery And The Fear Of subsidy Removal In 2013 By Theophilus …
SaharaReporters.com Nigerians celebrated the new year with curious optimism inspite of repeated assurances that subsidy will not be withdrawn by the federal government in the new year but.for an administration renowned for its double standard, January 1, 2013, brought … N65 … N141 … N97 … N250: Can we deregulate this sector ? |
Delta proposes N13.4bn for energy in 2013 – Daily Times Nigeria
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Delta proposes N13.4bn for energy in 2013
Daily Times Nigeria In its bid to boost power supply, the Delta Government has earmarked N13.4 billion for the energy sector in 2013, the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Kenneth Okpara, said in Asaba on Thursday. Okpara gave the information while giving a breakdown … Lawmakers are under pressure to jack up budget figure •Delta govt raises the … |
Gov. Jang Reiterates Commitment to Fight Polio – AllAfrica.com
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Gov. Jang Reiterates Commitment to Fight Polio
AllAfrica.com Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau said on Thursday that his administration was more committed to fighting and eradicating polio, one of the childhood killer diseases. Jang expressed the commitment in Jos while inaugurating a 19-member State Inter-Agency … Live Up to Your Responsibilities, Jang Charges Security Agencies Jang urges better deal for ex-servicemen Jang Solicits Support For Ex- |
Akiri: Can President Jonathan contest in 2015? – The Guardian Nigeria
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Akiri: Can President Jonathan contest in 2015?
The Guardian Nigeria THE question, 'Can President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan contest the 2015 presidential election?', has been asked for the umpteenth time by the Nigerian literati and politicians alike. The question derives from a befuddled reading of the provisions of the … 2013 and opposition politics |
Why Nigeria’s SEC got zero budget – P.M. News
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Why Nigeria's SEC got zero budget
P.M. News The zero budget allocation made to the Security Exchange Commission, SEC, in Nigeria's 2013 budget by the National Assembly was made to punish the Executive arm of the government for ignoring calls by the law makers' for the dismissal of the … ZERO ALLOCATION: SEC may shelve nationwide dematerialisation awareness … |
Jankara Explosion: Lagos Serves Building Demolition Notices – THISDAY Live
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Jankara Explosion: Lagos Serves Building Demolition Notices
THISDAY Live Lagos State Government has served demolition notices to about seven houses at Jankara subsequent to the firecrackers, which exploded Boxing Day, razing 12 houses and 11 vehicles. The state government has also kick-started enumeration of the victims of … Lagos assures Jankara market residents, traders of safety Fashola meets law enforcement agencies, says citizens have responsibility *LBS … Lagos lists victims of Boxing Day Fire Disaster |
Council chiefs protest Okorocha’s alleged constitution’s violation on tenure – The Guardian Nigeria
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Council chiefs protest Okorocha's alleged constitution's violation on tenure
The Guardian Nigeria THE embattled 27 council chairmen under the aegis of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State branch, all elected under the auspices of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday took over major streets in Owerri, the state … “How Senator Anyanwu tried to kill me” – Rochas Okorocha Protest against Governor Okorocha Nigeria: Is Okorocha becoming a disappointment? |
Council chiefs protest Okorocha’s alleged constitution’s violation on tenure – The Guardian Nigeria
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Council chiefs protest Okorocha's alleged constitution's violation on tenure
The Guardian Nigeria THE embattled 27 council chairmen under the aegis of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State branch, all elected under the auspices of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday took over major streets in Owerri, the state … “How Senator Anyanwu tried to kill me” – Rochas Okorocha Protest against Governor Okorocha Nigeria: Is Okorocha becoming a disappointment? |
13 journalists killed in 2012 — NUJ – The Punch
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13 journalists killed in 2012 — NUJ
The Punch The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Mr. Mohammed Garba, on Thursday said 13 Nigerian journalists were killed last year. Garba, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Lagos, said the journalists lost their lives covering assignments. 13 Nigerian journalists killed in 2012 |
ECOWAS team begins feasibility studies on biolavicide factory in Port-Harcourt – BusinessDay
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ECOWAS team begins feasibility studies on biolavicide factory in Port-Harcourt
BusinessDay The much-debated plan to build a factory that would help West African countries launch a biological warfare against mosquitoes may become a reality after all. This is because a team from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has at last … Rivers: ACN To Sue Corrupt |
Lawmakers are under pressure to jack up budget figure •Delta govt raises the … – Nigerian Tribune
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Lawmakers are under pressure to jack up budget figure •Delta govt raises the …
Nigerian Tribune DELTA State government has raised the alarm that top government functionaries and private individuals are putting undue pressure on the state House of Assembly to jack up the 2013 budget from the estimated N398.31 billion, to accommodate their selfish … |
Former Senate leader, Folarin, quizzed •Houses searched – Nigerian Tribune
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Former Senate leader, Folarin, quizzed •Houses searched
Nigerian Tribune THE Oyo State Police Command has invited former Senator Teslim Folarin over security reports bordering on plans to cause mayhem and disorder in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. It was, however, learnt that he was released after he presented himself and … |
Yobe proposes N88.6b spending in 2013 – The Guardian Nigeria
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Yobe proposes N88.6b spending in 2013
The Guardian Nigeria Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state yesterday presented the state's 2013 budget of N88.66 billion to the 24-member House of Assembly amid tight security at the Assembly complex, Damaturu. Presenting the budget, the Governor said: “this budget being … Heavy security as Borno presents 2013 budget Yobe tightens security on budget presentation Yobe's 2013 Budget – What's in It for the Commoner? |
Dana Air resumes operations with Lagos-Abuja flight – WorldStage
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Dana Air resumes operations with Lagos-Abuja flight
WorldStage Lagos ( WorldStage Newsonline)– Exactly seven months after one of its planes crashed at Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos killing 153 passengers and crew members, Dana Air resumed domestic flights Thursday from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Terminal Two … LGBT Issues: Nigeria and Its Contradictory Logic Nigeria airline in June crash resumes flights Dana Air Resumes Operations! |
Petrol tanker fire burns family to death in Ogun – CHANNELS
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Petrol tanker fire burns family to death in Ogun
CHANNELS Three members of the same family have been confirmed dead as a result of an early morning fire which razed shops and houses in Idi-Iroko area of Ipokia local government area of Ogun state, south west Nigeria. It was gathered that the victims were a mother … |
EFCC takes possession of 48 properties of ex-gov Sylva – WorldStage
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EFCC takes possession of 48 properties of ex-gov Sylva
WorldStage One of the 48 properties of the former governor of Bayelsa Sstate, Mr. Timpre Sylva being taken possession of by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 3, 2013. WorldStage Newsonline– The Economic and Financial … |
President won’t order removal of campaign posters – Abati – CHANNELS
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President won't order removal of campaign posters – Abati
CHANNELS Despite dissociating President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2015 campaign posters, littering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Presidency has stated that it would not give orders for the posters to be removed. Rather, the presidency has stated that … Sponsors of Jonathan's re-election posters are bent on distraction, security … Jonathan disowns re-election posters in Abuja Nigerian leader disowns 2015 re-election campaign posters |
Three Arrested in Kano over Threat Messages – THISDAY Live
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Three Arrested in Kano over Threat Messages
THISDAY Live Three people have been arrested in Kano by the police for sending threat text messages to wealthy individuals and politicians demanding huge amount of money. State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Idris said the suspects were in the habit of threatening their … Police parade Kano ex-PDP chief, others over lawmakers' death Former PDP Chairman Arrested For Political Assassinations in Kano Police Parade 'Killer' of Kano Lawmakers |
Show Us Plans Not Promises, Analyst Tells Politicians – CHANNELS
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Show Us Plans Not Promises, Analyst Tells Politicians
CHANNELS A public affairs analyst, Bisi Adebuyi has asked leaders in Nigeria to stop making empty promises but show practical steps that they would implement to achieve set goals. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television's programme, Sunrise Daily, Mr Adebuyi … |
69 die in FCT fire incidents in 2012 – Daily Sun
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69 die in FCT fire incidents in 2012
Daily Sun As 2012 finally ended few days ago, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is taking stock of major events that shaped 2012 in the nation's capital. According to records made available to Daily Sun, a total number of 69 lives and property worth N765.7 million … 2012: 69 died in fire disasters in Abuja — Minister '239 Lives, N3.1bn Property Minister: FCTA Saved 239 Lives, N3.1bn Worth of Properties in 2012 |
Lawyer Expresses Optimism Over 2013 Budget – CHANNELS
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Lawyer Expresses Optimism Over 2013 Budget
CHANNELS A legal practitioner, Ladipo Johnson has expressed optimism over the ability of the President Goodluck Jonathan – led administration to lead move Nigeria forward using the 2013 budget as a tool. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television's breakfast … |
Nigeria attack: Song police station burnt down – BBC News
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Nigeria attack: Song police station burnt down
BBC News Four people have been killed when a police station and local government office were destroyed by gunmen in north-eastern Nigeria, police say. The attacks came in the town of Song, near the border with Cameroon. A policeman, a soldier, a civilian and his … What a country! Boko Haram Attacks Prison Farm, Frees Inmates In Borno Seven dead in Nigerian clashes |
Nigeria’s “Jolly-Jolly” Legislature: How Memb… – The Streetjournal
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Nigeria's “Jolly-Jolly” Legislature: How Memb…
The Streetjournal For some time now, the pay package of members of Nigeria's National Assembly has been one of the most discussed topics in the country's political sphere. The package made of… Read More · Nigeria's “Jolly-Jolly” Legislature: How Memb… Minister For … The National Assembly and constitution amendment |
Ekiti: Fayemi Gets Nomination For Re-Election – CHANNELS
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Ekiti: Fayemi Gets Nomination For Re-Election
CHANNELS The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Ekiti State has nominated incumbent governor of the state, Mr Kayode Fayemi as its candidate for the 2014 governorship election in the state. The declaration was made at a general meeting of the party at the country … Ekiti plans 5000 houses in 2013 Ekiti to build 5000 housing units Ekiti Varsity Students Petition Fayemi |
Police Arrests Former PDP Chairman For Murder Of Lawmakers – CHANNELS
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Police Arrests Former PDP Chairman For Murder Of Lawmakers
CHANNELS A former chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Tarauni local government area of Kano state, Sale Kura has been arrested for sponsoring the assassination of two Kano state legislators in the late 2012. Addressing a news conference in Kano, … Police parade Kano ex-PDP chief, others over lawmakers' death Police Parade 'Killer' of Kano Lawmakers Police Arrest Alleged Killers |
Obasanjo Shows PDP How To Win Lagos From ACN – CHANNELS
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Obasanjo Shows PDP How To Win Lagos From ACN
CHANNELS The former president was speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital during a courtesy call on him at his hill top residence by officials and members of the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In what seemed like giving the road map for … How Lagos PDP can oust ACN, by Obasanjo Nigeria: Fire could have killed me –Obasanjo How PDP Can Win Lagos – |
Obasanjo Shows PDP How To Win Lagos From ACN – CHANNELS
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Obasanjo Shows PDP How To Win Lagos From ACN
CHANNELS The former president was speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital during a courtesy call on him at his hill top residence by officials and members of the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In what seemed like giving the road map for … How Lagos PDP can oust ACN, by Obasanjo Nigeria: Fire could have killed me –Obasanjo How PDP Can Win Lagos – |
How to End Boko Haram Insurgency – AllAfrica.com
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How to End Boko Haram Insurgency
AllAfrica.com Sharing her experience of visiting "Boko Haram-torn Maiduguri" in an article – "Inside the lion's den of Nigeria's Boko Haram", the 2009 co-recipient of the silver prize of the United Nations Foundations prize, rewarded for her work in the Democratic Republic of … Borno: 1 soldier, 13 Boko Haram members killed in gun battle Nigerian forces kill 13 Boko Haram militants after church attacks Nigerian militants 'kill 15 and slit throats' |
Kukah Flays Abuse of Power By Politicians – AllAfrica.com
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Kukah Flays Abuse of Power By Politicians
AllAfrica.com For the country to develop faster, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto State, Rev Fr. Mathew Kukah, Wednesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, warned politicians against abuse of power and self enrichment. Kukah, who delivered sermon at the annual … ACROSS THE STATES (2/1/2013) Akpabio Carpets Detractors |
Police Arrest Man for Killing Wife – THISDAY Live
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Police Arrest Man for Killing Wife
THISDAY Live The police in Rivers State have said they have arrested a man in Ikata community, Ahoada-East Local Government Area of the state for killing his wife with a machete following a disagreement. The Rivers state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Indabawa, … Man kills wife after quarrel in Rivers Man Kills Wife Over Quarrel Police arrest man for killing his wife on New Year day in Rivers. |
Police Arrest Man for Killing Wife – THISDAY Live
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Police Arrest Man for Killing Wife
THISDAY Live The police in Rivers State have said they have arrested a man in Ikata community, Ahoada-East Local Government Area of the state for killing his wife with a machete following a disagreement. The Rivers state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Indabawa, … Man kills wife after quarrel in Rivers Man Kills Wife Over Quarrel Police arrest man for killing his wife on New Year day in Rivers. |
Osun begins construction of 218 kilometre roads – The Punch
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Osun begins construction of 218 kilometre roads
The Punch Osun State Government has said it has started the construction of 218.12 kilometer roads in the 30 local governments of the state. A statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, on Wednesday said a 10-kilometre … Osun 2013 budget: ACN dares PDP to sue Aregbesola over breaches Osun Pays N132m Compensation To 642 Land Owners, Traders Osun Compensates 1585 People For Demolition |
Nigeria’s education conundrum (1) – BusinessDay
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Nigeria's education conundrum (1)
BusinessDay According to the United Kingdom's Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), Nigeria was the third non-European Union country sending the highest number of students to the UK in recent times. In 2009/10, it had 16,680 students in UK higher institutions … Education: Review Of 2012, As education gets the lion's share |
Amaechi sacks commissioner, appoints six perm secs – The Guardian Nigeria
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Amaechi sacks commissioner, appoints six perm secs
The Guardian Nigeria RIVERS State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has sacked the Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Wogu, due to the failure of the state fire service to extinguish an inferno that gutted ten shops and five residential buildings in Diobu, Port Harcourt on New … Amaechi Sacks Commissioner, Appoints 6 Female Permanent Secretaries Amaechi fires Wogu, appoints 6 females permanent secretaries Amaechi Sacks Commissioner, Swears in Six Female Perm Secs |
Fire Razes Another Building In Lagos – Codewit Global Network
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Fire Razes Another Building In Lagos
Codewit Global Network Lagos fire cracker explosion Eye witness account says that the fire which started around 8pm New Year's Day may have been escalated by petrol stored in the first building built with planks and roofing sheets. Properties belonging to occupants of both … |
Kwara calls for virile sports development – The Guardian Nigeria
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Kwara calls for virile sports development
The Guardian Nigeria KWARA State government Wednesday rued absence of virile sports development programmes for its teeming youth. According to the state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, sports if effectively harnessed could fill the unemployment gap in the country, noting that … Kwara to Adopt FG Performance Contract Policy |
Kwara calls for virile sports development – The Guardian Nigeria
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Kwara calls for virile sports development
The Guardian Nigeria KWARA State government Wednesday rued absence of virile sports development programmes for its teeming youth. According to the state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, sports if effectively harnessed could fill the unemployment gap in the country, noting that … Kwara to Adopt FG Performance Contract Policy |
Injured Kogi Governor Receives Treatment At Home – CHANNELS
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Injured Kogi Governor Receives Treatment At Home
CHANNELS Governor of Kogi state, Captain Idris Wada who was injured in an auto crash last week is now recuperating in his private residence in Abuja. The governor was on Tuesday, discharged from the Cedarcrest hospital, Abuja where he has been receiving … Gov. Wada opts for home physiotherapy Council declares 3-day fasting, prayers for Gov. Wada Wada now stable —Hospital •As Jonathan visits him |
Jonathan’s Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu… – CHANNELS
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Jonathan's Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu…
CHANNELS He has been mum about it but pictures are now doing the talking. Campaign posters announcing President Goodluck Jonathan's readiness to contest the 2015 presidential election have being pasted across major spots in Abuja, the nation's capital. |
Jonathan’s Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu… – CHANNELS
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Jonathan's Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu…
CHANNELS He has been mum about it but pictures are now doing the talking. Campaign posters announcing President Goodluck Jonathan's readiness to contest the 2015 presidential election have being pasted across major spots in Abuja, the nation's capital. |
Jonathan’s Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu… – CHANNELS
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Jonathan's Campaign Posters For 2015 Floods Abu…
CHANNELS He has been mum about it but pictures are now doing the talking. Campaign posters announcing President Goodluck Jonathan's readiness to contest the 2015 presidential election have being pasted across major spots in Abuja, the nation's capital. |
Fire destroys 5 houses in Port Harcourt – BusinessDay
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Fire destroys 5 houses in Port Harcourt
BusinessDay Fire on New Year day destroyed five houses near the Ikoku spare parts market in Port Harcourt. An eyewitness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt that the fire started about 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday at the dump site of the market in Gambia … NUJ, police bicker over journalist's death Journalist Killed By Hit And Run Driver In Rivers Police Yet To Find Killer Of |
My Wish At 100 – Pa Akiyode – AllAfrica.com
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My Wish At 100 – Pa Akiyode
AllAfrica.com ALHAJI Yunus Sanni Giwa Akiyode, who turns 100 years today, is a reporter's delight. With a toothy smile always on his aged but fair and handsome face, the former banker still accomplishes feats his age mates and those younger could only dream of. |
My Wish At 100 – Pa Akiyode – AllAfrica.com
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My Wish At 100 – Pa Akiyode
AllAfrica.com ALHAJI Yunus Sanni Giwa Akiyode, who turns 100 years today, is a reporter's delight. With a toothy smile always on his aged but fair and handsome face, the former banker still accomplishes feats his age mates and those younger could only dream of. |
First Lady Welcomes Abuja First Baby – AllAfrica.com
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First Lady Welcomes Abuja First Baby
AllAfrica.com Akure — Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, Tuesday welcomed the first baby of 2013 born in Abuja. In Ondo State, Adedeji was announced as the first baby of the year out of the total five that were born at the state Specialist Hospital, Akure, the … 7 Babies Born At 12.01am, Who Is First Of 2013? |
We Regret Bringing Nyako to Power – -Adamawa PDP Elders – AllAfrica.com
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We Regret Bringing Nyako to Power – -Adamawa PDP Elders
AllAfrica.com Yola — Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State have expressed regret over the support they gave Governor Murtala Nyako to become gover-nor of the state in 2007. Prof. Jibril Aminu and Senator Bello Tukur who spoke on behalf of … Police Suspend PDP Congresses Nyako appoints new Acting Chief Judge Adamawa Crisis: How Jonathan, Outwitted Sambo, Nyako, PDP Governors |
Shettima: Challenged, Still – Leadership Newspapers
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Shettima: Challenged, Still
Leadership Newspapers He may not be the envy of many a governor, especially from the Southern part of the country for obvious reasons, but for Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, his determination to positively impact on the lives of the citizenry in Borno State can only be … Shettima Frees 30 Prisoners Gov. Shettima releases 30 inmates of Maiduguri Prison |