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Tough times await corrupt persons in 2013, says ICPC
The Guardian Nigeria THE new helmsman at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Mr. Ekpo Nta has warned corrupt persons in the country that it would no longer be business as usual in 2013. Speaking in a press interview at the … |
Clark faults govs’ appropriation of oil derivation fund – The Guardian Nigeria
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Clark faults govs' appropriation of oil derivation fund
The Guardian Nigeria ELDER statesman and former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Wednesday declared as wrong, governors' continued appropriation of the 13 per cent derivation fund for oil and gas producing companies in Nigeria. Clark spoke when … |
Boko Haram and Nigeria’s Culture of Violence – Council on Foreign Relations (blog)
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Boko Haram and Nigeria's Culture of Violence
Council on Foreign Relations (blog) Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn. Boko Haram and Nigeria's Culture of Violence. by John Campbell December 26, 2012. A soldier sits in a truck during a military patrol in Nigeria's central city of Jos 20/01/2010. (kintunde Akinleye/Courtesy Reuters). Share. — Share … Terrorists Viciously Kill 12 in Nigeria in 2 Christmas Eve Attacks 5 Christians killed in northern Nigeria 12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria |
Chime attended only 17 events in five years – Investigation – Information Nigeria
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Chime attended only 17 events in five years – Investigation
Information Nigeria Enugu-State-Governor-Sullivan-Chime-360×225 A content analysis of newspapers reports of Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime's programmes and activities since he became governor on May 29, 2007, on Tuesday showed that he had attended only 17 … |
Obasanjo tasks Amosun on provision of pi… – BusinessDay
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Obasanjo tasks Amosun on provision of pi…
BusinessDay Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has tasked Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on the massive production of pipe-borne water, which would bring about an effective and adequate distribution of water to every nook and cranny of the state, urging, … Ogun empowers women with N200m credit scheme |
Abuja Residents Celebrate – Leadership Newspapers
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Abuja Residents Celebrate
Leadership Newspapers The perennial fuel scarcity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) persisted on Tuesday, as the Christians celebrate Christmas. Most filling stations in the territory had no fuel to sell, while the few ones that were selling had to contend with long queues of … Long fuel queues in Lagos, Abuja |
Fire razes ‘fire-cracker’ warehouse on Lagos Island – BusinessDay
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Fire razes 'fire-cracker' warehouse on Lagos Island
BusinessDay A shop containing fire crackers on Wednesday exploded in a storey building injuring many and damaging cars and houses close by, NEMA spokesman, Yushau Shuaib said in a statement. "NEMA has mobilized response agencies and volunteers to an … |
Emir of Dukku dies – P.M. News
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Emir of Dukku dies
P.M. News The remains of the Emir of Dukku, Alhaji Abdulkadir Rasheed, were on Tuesday interred in Dukku, in Nigeria's north eastern state of Gombe. His emirate covers a council area also known as Dukku local council, with a population of 200,000 people. |
Fashola donates gifts to less privileged – News24
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Fashola donates gifts to less privileged
News24 Lagos – The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has donated gift items to less privileged people at the SOS Children's Village, Isolo, Lagos. The Director of the village, Mr Benjamin Buraimoh, made the disclosure in an interview with the News … Governors Urge Citizens To Fashola preaches peace, harmonious co-existence at Christmas 2012 Lagos Christmas Carol |
2012 bad year for Nigeria – Elechi – BusinessDay
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2012 bad year for Nigeria – Elechi
BusinessDay Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi has described 2012 as a bad year for Nigeria, saying the year can pass as the worst in Nigeria's history. Elechi made the statement on Tuesday at Echialike, his hometown in the Ikwo Local Government Area of the state, while … |
Health Minister Charges Hospital Workers On Performance – Leadership Newspapers
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Health Minister Charges Hospital Workers On Performance
Leadership Newspapers The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has urged the staff of Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, FETHA, Ebonyi State, to work for the overall success of the hospital. Prof. Chukwu gave the charge on Thursday during an unscheduled working visit … |
Christmas In Niger Peaceful Under Tight Security – Leadership Newspapers
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Christmas In Niger Peaceful Under Tight Security
Leadership Newspapers Christmas celebration in Niger State was peaceful as the security arrangement was water tight around places of worship especially in Minna and Suleja where a Catholic Church was bombed last year at Madalla. In Minna the Secretary to Niger State … Madalla Christmas bombing, one year after Lest We Eat, Drink And Forget: Remembering The Christmas Day Madalla … One Year After, Madalla Worshippers Relive Black Christmas |
Gunmen attack local government boss in Kano – CHANNELS
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Gunmen attack local government boss in Kano
CHANNELS Unknown gunmen on Tuesday attacked the interim management officer of Dawakin Tofa local government area of Kano state, Alhaji Musa Kambai Sumaila, killing his driver. The council boss who is the supposed target sustained injuries from the attack … Gunmen Shoot LG Chairman In Kano council boss escapes assassination |
Nigeria Attacks Pair Piracy, Kidnappings – AllAfrica.com
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Nigeria Attacks Pair Piracy, Kidnappings
AllAfrica.com The 23 December pirate attack on an Italian ship 40 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria's Bayelsa state is part of a growing trend in Africa's Gulf of Guinea region. Four crew members were kidnapped. Land-based kidnappings are also on the rise. Pirates attack ship off Nigeria, kidnap four sailors Pirates kidnap Italian sailors off Nigerian coast Nigeria: 4 Foreign Sailors Kidnapped |
Christmas: Theodore Orji grants state pardon to eight prisoners – CHANNELS
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Christmas: Theodore Orji grants state pardon to eight prisoners
CHANNELS The Governor of Abia state, Mr Theodore Orji has granted state pardon to eight prisoners in the state, in line with the Christmas celebration for this year's celebration. They pardoned prisoners are Ngozi Simon, Ngozi Esina, Okwuonu Eme and Lawrence Egbu. 8 prisoners granted pardon in Abia APGA Tasks Gov.Orji On Local |
Three die, 11 injured in three Christmas Day crashes – The Punch
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Three die, 11 injured in three Christmas Day crashes
The Punch Three persons were confirmed dead and 11 injured in separate road accidents on Christmas Day across the country. A statement by the Federal Road Safety Commission said a Toyota Hiace car with registration number XA 651 NKR and belonging to … FRSC donates medication for accident victims Speed Violation Still Major Cause Of Accident – Chidoka |
Too Many Parties Unwieldy For Elections – INEC Commissioner – Leadership Newspapers
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Too Many Parties Unwieldy For Elections – INEC Commissioner
Leadership Newspapers Mr Ishmael Igbani, INEC Commissioner in-charge of Election Monitoring, has said that too many political parties are unwieldy for elections in a developing country like Nigeria. Igbani, who said this in Abuja on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of … |
Govenor Urges Politicians to Fulfil Electoral Promises – AllAfrica.com
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Govenor Urges Politicians to Fulfil Electoral Promises
AllAfrica.com Gov Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Monday advised politicians against seeing their foray into politics as a means of enriching themselves, but as an avenue to serve the people. The governor made the remark at Jattu, Etsako West local government area of … Oshiomhole charges politicians on election promises Oshiomhole inaugurates state electoral commission Oshiomhole: Where are the police patrol vehicles? |
FG Cancels Controversial Recruitment Into Nigeria Immigration Service – Information Nigeria
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FG Cancels Controversial Recruitment Into Nigeria Immigration Service
Information Nigeria Following allegations of skewed recruitment in favour of applicants from certain section of the country and non-advertisement of its recruitment process, the Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro has directed the immediate cancellation of the ongoing … Moro Stops Recruitment in Immigration Minister cancels recruitment into immigration service FG Cancels Immigration Recruitment |
Disquiet in Kaduna as Yero Nominates Bajoga Deputy – THISDAY Live
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Disquiet in Kaduna as Yero Nominates Bajoga Deputy
THISDAY Live Following intense lobbying and politicking, Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero of Kaduna State has picked the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Ambassador Nuhu Bajoga, as his deputy. But his nomination has caused some disquiet … Yero Nominates Bajoga As Deputy Govenor Kaduna: Gov Yero Nominates Bajoga As Deputy Amid Protests Kaduna dep gov: Groups disagree as KDHA screens Bajoga •Southern Kaduna … |
Azazi: Nigeria Lost a Great Man, Says Jonathan – THISDAY Live
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Azazi: Nigeria Lost a Great Man, Says Jonathan
THISDAY Live President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday visited the family of former National Security Adviser (NSA), the late Gen. Andrew Azazi, at his Lagos residence at about 10.20 am and held a closed-door meeting with the widow, Alero, children and grandchildren of … Jonathan, Mark commiserate with Ekweremadu over loss of brother •Jonathan … Azazi was a patriot, says Jonathan Helicopter Crash: Jonathan Visits Azazi's Widow In Lagos |
EFCC Arrests Babalakin After Leaving Hospital – THISDAY Live
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EFCC Arrests Babalakin After Leaving Hospital
THISDAY Live The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested the embattled Chairman of Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin, shortly after he was discharged from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos, … Babalakin arrested at LUTH, granted bail EFCC Re-Arrests Babalakin, 24th December, 2012 16:00At Last, EFCC Apprehends Wale Babalakin! |
2015: We are not working against Jonathan —Yar’Adua group – Nigerian Tribune
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2015: We are not working against Jonathan —Yar'Adua group
Nigerian Tribune A group of top politicians, who played key roles in the administration of the late President Umaru Yar'Adua has denied a media report which insinuated that they were plotting against the presumed ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. 2015: Yar'Adua Associates Deny Plotting against Jonathan 2015: Yar'Adua Group Didn't 2015: Yar'Adua group not involved in secret plot, say Aliero, others |
Plateau PDP, Assembly at loggerheads – The Guardian Nigeria
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Plateau PDP, Assembly at loggerheads
The Guardian Nigeria THE Plateau State Working Committee of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the action of its members in the State House of Assembly who refused to attend the presentation of the 2013 budget by Governor Jonah Jang on December 13. Plateau Assembly, PDP on collision course •PDP chides ACN over Offa rerun |
PDP closes ranks, plots to oust ACN in Lagos – The Guardian Nigeria
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PDP closes ranks, plots to oust ACN in Lagos
The Guardian Nigeria THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must be aware by now of the task it faces in wrestling powers from the ruling Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Lagos. Notwithstanding the isolated “victories” the PDP earned through the courts after the last council … 2015: Be battle ready to take over S/West, Bode George charges PDP leaders Chris Ngige Gives Out Cars, Cash To Aides, Others… Urges Support For ACN Ngige: ACN Will Test Merger with Other Opposition Parties in Anambra 2014 |
A message to our readers – Marietta Daily Journal
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A message to our readers
Marietta Daily Journal Merry Christmas! There is something powerful about that sincere yet simple wish. Christmas more than all other holidays holds special meaning to our families, the Marietta/Cobb community and to people all around the world. No other holiday focuses society … Merry Christmas to all our readers, and thank you |
Jonathan, Mark, Tambuwal, govs, others charge Christians on Christ’s virtues – Nigerian Tribune
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Jonathan, Mark, Tambuwal, govs, others charge Christians on Christ's virtues
Nigerian Tribune President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from Christ's enduring personification of selflessness and hard work, stressing his administration's commitment to deliver on its promises. He said in his Christmas message released in … I Will Do More In 2013 – Jonathan Christmas: Jonathan Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Message of Christ Jonathan urges national belief in agenda |
This Yuletide gift is unsavoury – Nigerian Tribune
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This Yuletide gift is unsavoury
Nigerian Tribune THE world all over, the yuletide season especially the Christmas is marked by Christians with expression of love for fellow human beings and particularly for those who are less privileged, orphaned, bereaved, sick or hospitalised, serving jail terms, displaced … NOA lauds Nigerians' resilience |
‘2012 year of peace in Oyo’ – The Guardian Nigeria
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'2012 year of peace in Oyo'
The Guardian Nigeria THE Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Oyo State has described 2012 as the year of peace in the state, according to the ACN Publicity Secretary, Dauda Kolawole, who felicitated with Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Christians and the entire residents of Oyo State … ACN Endorses Ajimobi for 2015 Poll Oyo ACN adopts Ajimobi state leader Imbibe Christ's Virtues, Ajimobi Charges Christians |
Sambo denies role in huge cost of VP’s residence – The Guardian Nigeria
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Sambo denies role in huge cost of VP's residence
The Guardian Nigeria VICE President Namadi Sambo Monday washed its hand off the controversy over the huge amount being spent on the official residence of the Vice President. Sambo, in a statement by his spokesman, Umar Sani, said the concept and choice of a residential … Presidency Defends Cost of VP's Residence Nigeria's Vice-President's Residence Is Not My Personal Property – Sambo |
Gunman Fires At Villagers In Bauchi Relaxation Joint – CHANNELS
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Gunman Fires At Villagers In Bauchi Relaxation Joint
CHANNELS Some residents of Bichi Village were today shot at by an unknown gunman, killing many and injuring others, the police have said. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abbas Abdullahi, confirmed the incident on Monday in Bauchi. Abdullahi, however did … Panic As Gunman Opens Fire On Bauchi Relaxation Spot |
Jonathan Approves Appointment – Leadership Newspapers
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Jonathan Approves Appointment
Leadership Newspapers To Install this app, enter the address below on your phone. http://m.leadership.ng. If you have a QR Code Reader you can access the app by scanning this code. This app will work on all phones including Android, iPhone, Windows 7, Symbian and Blackberry. |
Gunman Opens Fire On People – Leadership Newspapers
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Gunman Opens Fire On People
Leadership Newspapers The Police in Bauchi have confirmed the shooting of a number of people by a gunman at Bigi Village, near Bauchi. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Abbas Abdullahi, confirmed the incident on Monday in Bauchi. According to him, all the victims have … |
Jonathan urges national belief in agenda – P.M. News
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Jonathan urges national belief in agenda
P.M. News Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has used the occasion of Christmas celebrations to appeal to fellow Nigerians to have confidence in the agenda of his government and that his government is trying its best to give Nigerians effective leadership to … Love and Christmas Day go hand in hand Celebs share their Christmas wishes Obasanjo, Atiku, others urge good governance, harmony |
ANENIH: Jonathan Insulted Nigerians —CNPP – P.M. News
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ANENIH: Jonathan Insulted Nigerians —CNPP
P.M. News The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned the appointment of former Works Minister, Tony Anenih, as the chairman of the board of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). In a statement signed by its spokesman, Osita Okechukwu, the … NPA – Anenih On Second Missionary Journey |
Nigerian troops confirm explosion near drinking joint in northern state – Shanghai Daily (subscription)
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Nigerian troops confirm explosion near drinking joint in northern state
Shanghai Daily (subscription) KANO, Nigeria, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Nigerian troops operating in northwest Kano State on Monday said a bomb exploded near a drinking parlor on Sunday. The bomb was planted near the local drinking parlor, said spokesperson for the Joint Task Force (JTF), … JTF confirms blast near drinking parlour JTF Beefs Up Security in Kano Ahead of Christmas, New Year Nigerian suicide bombers target Kano mobile phone firms |
Political Scientist Says Chipped Voters’ Card Can’t Prevent Multiple Voting – CHANNELS
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Political Scientist Says Chipped Voters' Card Can't Prevent Multiple Voting
CHANNELS Contrary to the proposition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that using chipped voters' card will stop multiple voting, a political scientist, Isuwa Dogo said single authentication of voters will not stop people from casting several votes in … |
Ansaru claims kidnap of frenchman – BusinessDay
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Ansaru claims kidnap of frenchman
BusinessDay Ansaru said on Sunday it was behind the kidnap of a French national last week, citing France's ban on full-face veils and its support for military action in Mali. Ansaru sent a message to Nigerian reporters saying it was holding 63-year-old Francis Colump, who … Nigeria Islamist Group Claims Kidnap of French National Islamist Group Claims Abduction Of Frenchman In Nigeria Nigerian militant group claims kidnap of Frenchman |
Deputy Speaker Explains Early Passage of 2013 Budget – AllAfrica.com
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Deputy Speaker Explains Early Passage of 2013 Budget
AllAfrica.com Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Emeka Ihedioha stated at the weekend that the House facilitated the passage of the 2013 budget before the end of the year to ensure that budget implementation commences early in the New Year for … |
Yuletide: IG Orders Increased Security Nationwide – THISDAY Live
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Yuletide: IG Orders Increased Security Nationwide
THISDAY Live As part of efforts aimed at ensuring a peaceful and incident-free Christmas celebration, the Inspector General of Police (IG) Mohammed Abubakar has directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and State Command Commissioners of … Christmas/New Year Celebration: IGP Orders Water-tight Security Nationwide IG Places AIGS, CPs On Alert To Ensure Crime-Free Christmas: Abubakar, police IG urges security beefed up |
Adeyemi: Govs Bent on Derailing Constitution Review – THISDAY Live
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Adeyemi: Govs Bent on Derailing Constitution Review
THISDAY Live Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Senator Smart Adeyemi, at the weekend, hinted that some state governors had concluded plans to derail the ongoing constitutional review process because of the … Most Nigerian govs are modern day Hitler —Senator Adeyemi |
Nigeria Counts on Business in Bid for Economic Crown – Wall Street Journal
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Nigeria Counts on Business in Bid for Economic Crown
Wall Street Journal Traveling Nigeria by motorcycle, speedboat and on foot, a few thousand surveyors are measuring the country's economy for the first time in 22 years. The results could reorder economic hierarchy on the African continent. Enlarge Image. image. Close. image … Africa! Rising Again! |
KADUNA DEP GOV: Group cautions on choice of an elder – Nigerian Tribune
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KADUNA DEP GOV: Group cautions on choice of an elder
Nigerian Tribune AS the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna state shops for a deputy governor from Southern Kaduna, a Coalition of Concerned Southern Kaduna Professionals, on Sunday, kicked against the choice of elderly politicians from the area and urged the … Kaduna: Yero Seeks Assistance Over Choice of Deputy |
In defence of the fresh paradigm – Nigerian Tribune
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In defence of the fresh paradigm
Nigerian Tribune READING the body language of President Goodluck Jonathan during his most recent media chat on network television, some analysts suggest that he would contest the 2015 presidential elections. The latest deregistration by the Independent National … 2015: PDP, CPC support diaspora voting 'Regional Politics Bad Omen For Nigeria' Deregistration: We are not interested in merging with other parties – PDP |
Most Nigerian govs are modern day Hitler —Senator Adeyemi – Nigerian Tribune
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Most Nigerian govs are modern day Hitler —Senator Adeyemi
Nigerian Tribune MOST governors in Nigeria have been described as more dictatorial than the late German despot, Adolf Hitler, as they opposed creation of additional states because they would not want their empires to be captured. The senator representing Kogi Central … |
Fulani herdsmen invade Ogun community, kill farmer – The Guardian Nigeria
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Fulani herdsmen invade Ogun community, kill farmer
The Guardian Nigeria AGAIN, some Fulani herdsmen at the weekend invaded a farmland in Oja-Odan, a border town in Yewa North Local Council of Ogun State, and killed one Agbose Sewotan, a middle age farmer who was said to have prevented their cattle from grazing in his … Fulani Herdsmen attack community in Ogun, Slay Farmer Fulani Herdsmen Invade Ogun Village, Slaughter One, Leave Several Others … Suspected Herdsmen Kill 1, |
Falana seeks Demuren’s sack over Dana crash – The Guardian Nigeria
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Falana seeks Demuren's sack over Dana crash
The Guardian Nigeria MONTHS after the Dana Airline crash in Lagos, human rights campaigner, Femi Falana (SAN), has called for the prosecution of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren, for what he called conspiracy and … |
Fuel scarcity hits Kaduna, Oyo, Lagos •Jubilation, as Oyo workers get free … – Nigerian Tribune
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Fuel scarcity hits Kaduna, Oyo, Lagos •Jubilation, as Oyo workers get free …
Nigerian Tribune Queues have returned to petrol stations as scarcity of the product hits some parts of the country two days to Christmas. Affected as of Sunday evening were some parts of Kaduna, Ibadan and some areas in Lagos State, where the scarcity was felt most. Oyo announces bumper welfare package for workers |
No rift with OBJ —Jonathan – Nigerian Tribune
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No rift with OBJ —Jonathan
Nigerian Tribune THE Presidency has dismissed the recent outburst by Mujaheed Asari-Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, who had suggested in an interview that President Goodluck Jonathan was fighting his benefactor and former President Olusegun … No rift between Jonathan, Obasanjo, says Presidency Presidency Picks Holes in Asari's Comments Obasanjo Worst Thing To Have Happened To Nigeria – Owie |
Xmas: FG uncovers plot to attack 10 states •Names churches, hotels, telecoms … – Nigerian Tribune
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Xmas: FG uncovers plot to attack 10 states •Names churches, hotels, telecoms …
Nigerian Tribune BARELY 24 hours and few days to the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government has uncovered secret plots by the Islamic extremist group popularly known as Boko Haram to unleash mayhem in some parts of the country and the … FCT seizes 200 motorcycles Revisiting Bala Mohammed and the Demolition Saga Yuletide: Cases Of Armed |
Kaduna: Yero Seeks Assistance Over Choice of Deputy – THISDAY Live
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Kaduna: Yero Seeks Assistance Over Choice of Deputy
THISDAY Live In one of his first public acts since assuming the governorship last Sunday, the new governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Mukhtar Yero, saturday addressed a stakeholders' meeting of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, in Kaduna. The meeting, summoned … Kaduna PDP sets roadmap for 2015 Yero Tasks PDP On Emergence Of Deputy Yakowa Is Laid To Rest |
Nigeria’s First Lady Lights First National Christmas Tree – Information Nigeria
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Nigeria's First Lady Lights First National Christmas Tree
Information Nigeria Nigeria witnessed the first-ever lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Saturday in Abuja. Speaking at the event tagged “Let there be light”, Nigeria's first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and love during the … |
Elechi Lifts Suspension Of 3 – Leadership Newspapers
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Elechi Lifts Suspension Of 3
Leadership Newspapers Ebonyi State Governor Martin Elechi yesterday lifted the three-month suspension order slammed on three of his commissioners for improper dressing to state banquet. The suspension was placed on the three commissioners on November 24, 2012, barely a … Governor Elechi forgives 3 errant aides 2013 budget: Ebonyi presents N104.3bn, Enugu N82.9b |
Elechi Lifts Suspension Of 3 – Leadership Newspapers
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Elechi Lifts Suspension Of 3
Leadership Newspapers Ebonyi State Governor Martin Elechi yesterday lifted the three-month suspension order slammed on three of his commissioners for improper dressing to state banquet. The suspension was placed on the three commissioners on November 24, 2012, barely a … Governor Elechi forgives 3 errant aides 2013 budget: Ebonyi presents N104.3bn, Enugu N82.9b |
Absentee Governors And Fortunes Of States – The Guardian Nigeria
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Absentee Governors And Fortunes Of States
The Guardian Nigeria NOT many Nigerians would forget in a hurry the agonising moments between November 2009 and May 2010, when the incapacitation of late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua threw the country into a crisis of succession. At the time, the health challenges of … 2015: PDP, CPC support diaspora voting 2015: Yar'Adua's men regroup to stop Jonathan Nigeria: Jonathan congratulates South Korea's 1st female President-Elect |
Kidnapped South Korean workers freed in Nigeria, appear in public – Times of India
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Kidnapped South Korean workers freed in Nigeria, appear in public
Times of India YENAGOA (NIGERIA): Four South Korean workers and a Nigerian who were kidnapped this week in the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria appeared in public on Saturday after they were released unharmed. The four workers from South Korea's Hyundai … 4 S. Korean workers freed after Nigeria kidnapping Four South Korean workers kidnapped in Nigeria freed Kidnapped S.Korean workers freed in Nigeria |
Abducted General’s wife released – CHANNELS
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Abducted General's wife released
CHANNELS The abducted wife of former military Governor of old western region, Brigader General Oluwole Rotimi (RTD), Mrs Titilayo Rotimi, who was abducted by unknown gunmen two weeks ago, has been released. Mrs. Rotimi was said to have been found along the … Gen Oluwole Rotimi's Wife Freed By Kidnappers Abducted Wife of General Oluwole Rotimi Released General's Abducted Wife Freed |
How Anenih, Alison-Madueke, Others Robbed Nigeria Of N234bn Meant For … – SaharaReporters.com
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How Anenih, Alison-Madueke, Others Robbed Nigeria Of N234bn Meant For …
SaharaReporters.com Despite his indictment, Mr. Anenih has now been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the NPA board. Tony Anenih, recently re-appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the board of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, does not have a … FG Names NPA, NIMASA, CAC, TCN Boards 21st December, 2012 5:37Jonathan Appoints Anenih As NPA Chairman! Anenih, Senator Mustapha make new NPA board |
Fire razes NAFDAC’s warehouse in Lagos – BusinessDay
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Fire razes NAFDAC's warehouse in Lagos
BusinessDay A fire on Friday evening destroyed counterfeit products in the warehouse of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Lagos. Abubakar Jimoh, the Deputy Director, Public Relations, confirmed the incident. He said that the fire … NAFDAC Lagos Office Gutted By Fire |
Oshiomhole Signs N149.5 Billion 2013 Budget Into Law – AllAfrica.com
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Oshiomhole Signs N149.5 Billion 2013 Budget Into Law
AllAfrica.com Benin — The Edo Gov. Adams Oshiomole on Friday, signed the N149.5 billion Appropriation Bill for 2013 into law. Oshiomhole, who commended the leadership of the House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the bill, said the assembly's alteration of the … Oshiomhole Signs 2013 Appropriation Bill Edo Assembly Approves N149. 447bn Budget Oshiomhole signs 2013 budget into law |
PDP Will Self Destruct Without Reforms – THISDAY Live
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PDP Will Self Destruct Without Reforms
THISDAY Live Works and Infrastructure yesterday received the highest allocation as the Enugu state government presented the appropriation bill of N82.9 billion for the 2013 fiscal year tagged Budget of Sustainability. The budget which is made up of forty five billion naira … Enugu Presents N83 Billion Budget For 2013 Enugu Acting Gov Presents N83bn 2013 Budget To State Assembly |
Governors, Others Honour Eso – Leadership Newspapers
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Governors, Others Honour Eso
Leadership Newspapers The remains of the late Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Samuel Obakayode Eso (retired), were yesterday laid to rest at his country home, Ilesa in Osun State amidst deep sorrow by friends and relatives. Dignitaries who graced the funeral … Ilesa Stands Still as Justice Kayode Eso is Buried Encomiums As Eso Goes Home |
Aregbesola announces free train ride for Osun indigenes •Mourns death of Ilesa … – Nigerian Tribune
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Aregbesola announces free train ride for Osun indigenes •Mourns death of Ilesa …
Nigerian Tribune In order to ease the movement of Osun indigenes residing in Lagos, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State on Friday announced that his administration would provide free train ride that would convey people wishing to celebrate Christmas from Lagos to … Osun Provides Free Transport For Xmas, New Year |
INEC deregisters NDP, 2 others – Nigerian Tribune
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INEC deregisters NDP, 2 others
Nigerian Tribune THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday deregistered three more political parties, thus making good its threat to continue with the deregistration of unviable parties in the country. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the … INEC De-registers Three More Political Parties INEC Deregisters NDP, Two Others INEC Deregisters Three More Political Parties |
WAEC withholds 47289 results for malpractices – The Punch
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WAEC withholds 47289 results for malpractices
The Punch The West African Examinations Council on Friday said it had withheld the results of 47,289 candidates out of 396,614 candidates that sat for the Nov./Dec. 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The Head of the Nigeria National Office, … WAEC withholds 47289 Nov/Dec results •150615 out of 396614 obtain 5 credits … Candidates' Performance Improve as WAEC Releases Nov/Dec 2012 Result WAEC releases NOV/ DEC 2012 results |
FG Calms Lagos Tourism Operators – The Guardian Nigeria
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FG Calms Lagos Tourism Operators
The Guardian Nigeria AS hotels and tourism-related outfits and operators expressed anxiety over the threat of closure of their businesses for failure to comply with Lagos State hotels licensing law by the state government, the Federal Government has give assurances over the … NTDC Urges Lagos Hoteliers To Be Calm Over Clamp Down Threats |
Money Laundering: You Are Not Above The Law, Court Tells Babalakin – CHANNELS
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Money Laundering: You Are Not Above The Law, Court Tells Babalakin
CHANNELS The embattled Chairman of Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited, Wale Babalakin on Friday failed in a second attempt to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from prosecuting him on money laundering charges. The Chairman of … Court Dismisses Babalakin's Suit Against EFCC |
NTDC Urges Lagos Hoteliers To – Leadership Newspapers
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NTDC Urges Lagos Hoteliers To
Leadership Newspapers The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), has urged hoteliers in Lagos to remain calm following threats by the State Government to clamp down on them over non-registration. This is contained in a statement signed by Otunba Olusegun … |
National Assembly Passes N4.9 trillion Budget for 2013 – CHANNELS
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National Assembly Passes N4.9 trillion Budget for 2013
CHANNELS In what is a significant departure from the past, the National Assembly has passed the 2013 Budget before the end of the year with an increase from N4.92 trillion to N4.98 trillion. This figure represents a difference of N62 billion as against the proposal … Executive Keeps Mum, Senate Explains as Reactions Trail Passage of 2013 … NASS jacks up 2013 budget by N63bn Business ready-to-go as N4.99trn 2013 budget is passed |
3 days after, Ijedodo pipeline still burns – CHANNELS
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3 days after, Ijedodo pipeline still burns
CHANNELS Communities around Ijedodo area of Lagos have cried out to the Lagos state government for help after the fire that gutted an NNPC pipeline has left infrastructure in their area damaged. Emergency agency officials and the fire fighting unit of the NNPC are still … 24 Men Paraded For Ijedodo Pipeline Explosion In Lagos |
Kidnappers free Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie – BusinessDay
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Kidnappers free Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie
BusinessDay Nollywood actress and Special Assistant to the Imo state Governor on Public Affairs Nkiru Sylvanus who was kidnapped on Sunday, December 16 2012 in Owerri the Imo state capital has been released by her abductors. Sylvanus was kidnapped along with … Showbiz December 22, 2012 News Summary Police: Nkiru's family paid N8m ransom to abductors Kidnap Saga: Film Maker Decries Entertainers Frequent Romance With Politicians |
Enugu Acting Gov Presents N75bn 2013 Budget – Leadership Newspapers
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Enugu Acting Gov Presents N75bn 2013 Budget
Leadership Newspapers For the first time since the inception of the present democratic dispensation in the country, the annual budget of Enugu State government will today be presented to the State House of Assembly by an acting governor. A statement issued by the Secretary to the … Grant Governor Sullivan Chime Quick Recovery Changing the Criteria for Deputies |
Fire guts Lagos airport – Nigerian Tribune
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Fire guts Lagos airport
Nigerian Tribune A fire incident was, on Thursday, recorded at a construction site beside the 'D' wing extension of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.The fire, which was caused by the activities of welders working on the site, lasted for. Welders Caused Fire Outbreak At Murtala Muhammed International Airport Fire Razes Murtala Muhammed Nigeria: Fire reported at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos |
‘Proponents of de-registration are politically illiterate’ – The Guardian Nigeria
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'Proponents of de-registration are politically illiterate'
The Guardian Nigeria A chieftain of the Social Democratic Mega Party (SDMP), Chief Supo Shonibare said INEC's de-registration of political parties is illegal and un-constitutional. He spoke with ABIODUN FANORO Excerpts: How do you view the recent deregistration of 28 parties … 800000 Apply For 1500 INEC Jobs As Jega Denies Secret Recruitment |
‘Proponents of de-registration are politically illiterate’ – The Guardian Nigeria
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'Proponents of de-registration are politically illiterate'
The Guardian Nigeria A chieftain of the Social Democratic Mega Party (SDMP), Chief Supo Shonibare said INEC's de-registration of political parties is illegal and un-constitutional. He spoke with ABIODUN FANORO Excerpts: How do you view the recent deregistration of 28 parties … 800000 Apply For 1500 INEC Jobs As Jega Denies Secret Recruitment |
N4bn scam: EFCC declares ex-Gov Audu wanted – Nigerian Tribune
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N4bn scam: EFCC declares ex-Gov Audu wanted
Nigerian Tribune THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, declared former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu, wanted for offences bordering on conspiracy, stealing and misappropriation of public fund. A statement issued by the … Alleged N4 Billion Fraud – EFCC Declares Ex-Gov Audu Wanted EFCC Declares Ex-Gov Abubakar Nigerian anti-graft agency declares former State gov. wanted |
Court admits 200 explosives as evidence against Suleja bombing suspects – Nigerian Tribune
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Court admits 200 explosives as evidence against Suleja bombing suspects
Nigerian Tribune A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, admitted as evidence 200 pieces of improvised explosives allegedly found on the six Boko Haram suspects linked to Suleja bombings in Niger State. The court, however, refused to take custody of the … Nigerian court declines to keep bomb exhibits |
Tribute to Justice Eso – Nigerian Tribune
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Tribute to Justice Eso
Nigerian Tribune (Here lies an Anthology of wisdom who lived in bravery courage, integrity, dignity, honour, compassion and grace. 1925 – 2012) HON. Justice Kayode Eso, JSC, CON, LLD, LITTD, FNIALS, CFR: You did not just keep pace with the crowd, you were always far … Aregbesola extols Justice Eso at farewell session |
Kwara presents N94. 4b budget to Assembly – The Guardian Nigeria
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Kwara presents N94. 4b budget to Assembly
The Guardian Nigeria GOVERNOR Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has presented a budget proposal of N94.4 billion for the 2013 fiscal year to the state's House of Assembly. It represented a 10 per cent increase over last year's projection of N85.1b. Titled: “Sustained Prosperity” … |
Musdapher asks judiciary to restore confidence in justice system – The Guardian Nigeria
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Musdapher asks judiciary to restore confidence in justice system
The Guardian Nigeria FORMER Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Dahiru Musdapher has called on the judiciary to restore public confidence in the justice system so as to sustain commitment to rule of law. Speaking Thursday in Lagos at the second anniversary lecture of the … Tribal Sentiments Have Taken Over Merit in Nigeria – Ex-CJN Musdapher: Boko Haram Insurgency, Sign of Failing State Nigeria Sliding To Anarchy – Ex-CJN Musdapher |
Terrorism: Panel Report Divides Senate – P.M. News (blog)
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Terrorism: Panel Report Divides Senate
P.M. News (blog) The Senate on Wednesday, suspended discussions of the Conference Committee Report on the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (Amendment) Bill, 2012. This followed the division among the senators over the insertion of a clause which deals with national … Senate divided over bill seeking capital punishment for terrorist Power for NSA Stalls Anti-Terror Bill in Senate Terrorism Act: Appointment of NSA Coordinator Splits Senate, Jeopardises Bill |
The Many Sins Of Jonathan – P.M. News
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The Many Sins Of Jonathan
P.M. News The year 2012 is virtually at its final lap and politicians are already counting “3 years to 2015”. Even though President Goodluck Jonathan has warned serving government officials to “let 2015 be for now”, the warning has only inflamed the political arena … REVIEW: 2012 A Gain Or Loss To Nigerians 2012, year Jonathan chose pdp over Nigerians |
Browse: Home / 2012 / December / Bayelsa Air Crash: A Case Of Abuse Of … – The Streetjournal
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Browse: Home / 2012 / December / Bayelsa Air Crash: A Case Of Abuse Of …
The Streetjournal A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. Street Journal's findings revealed that the fire might have started from the site of the construction going… Read More · Fire Breaks Out At Murtala Mohammed Internati… Beyond The Tragedies… NUJE-UK attributes Bayelsa air crash to hypocritical neglect of Nigerian roads Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot's family laments neglect |
Watch More Local Stations not DStv For News, DG NOA tells Nigerians – CHANNELS
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Watch More Local Stations not DStv For News, DG NOA tells Nigerians
CHANNELS The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mike Omeri on Thursday said Nigerians must learn to pay attention to local news media for information that will enhance their lives. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television's breakfast … |
REVIEW: 2012 A Gain Or Loss To Nigerians – CHANNELS
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REVIEW: 2012 A Gain Or Loss To Nigerians
CHANNELS As year 2012 rolls to an end Nigerians will be counting their blessings or bemoaning their fate when they look at the performance of the Goodluck Jonathan administration and how it has impacted on their lives. Their judgement will be based on the fact that … The Many Sins Of Jonathan 2012, year Jonathan chose pdp over Nigerians |
REVIEW: 2012 A Gain Or Loss To Nigerians – CHANNELS
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REVIEW: 2012 A Gain Or Loss To Nigerians
CHANNELS As year 2012 rolls to an end Nigerians will be counting their blessings or bemoaning their fate when they look at the performance of the Goodluck Jonathan administration and how it has impacted on their lives. Their judgement will be based on the fact that … The Many Sins Of Jonathan 2012, year Jonathan chose pdp over Nigerians |
2015: More parties to go – Jega – BusinessDay
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2015: More parties to go – Jega
BusinessDay After de registrationof twenty eight political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last week, chairman of the commission Attahiru Jega on Tuesday hinted more parties would still go under. The Secretary of the commission, … NEC Delighted Over Improved Relations With Parties Jega Vows To Eradicate Multiple Voters' Registration INEC justifies deregistration of parties |
Security: 27 die in Nigeria road crash – Afrique en Ligue
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Security: 27 die in Nigeria road crash
Afrique en Ligue Nigeria road crash – Some 27 people were killed and 15 others injured when a truck ferrying cows to the southern part of Nigeria crashed into a river along Sokoto-Illela road in northern Nigeria, after the driver lost control of his vehicle due to over-speeding. 27 people killed In Sokoto Truck Crash LAGOS, Nigeria: Police: 27 killed in north Nigeria traffic crash – World Wires … Truck crash in northwest Nigeria kills 27 |
NNPC condemns activities of pipeline vandals – News24
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NNPC condemns activities of pipeline vandals
News24 Lagos – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has decried the unending spate of pipeline-hacking and petroleum product theft in some parts of the country. This is contained in a statement signed by the corporation's Acting Group General … NNPC Laments Activities Of Pipeline Vandals Pipeline explosion sacks Lagos community •Many injured in stampede •Fuel … NNPC pipelines up in flames… |
Saraki: Standing up to be counted at 50 – Nigerian Tribune
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Saraki: Standing up to be counted at 50
Nigerian Tribune Senator Bukola Saraki At 50 years old, he is one of the few personages of his generation who have been decorated in some of the most imaginable phrases: 'the strongman of Kwara', 'the new Kwara kingmaker', 'the new godfather', 'new Lord of the Manor', … Senate Urge FG To Recognise Ilorin's Cargo Terminal Kwara govt partners community associations to eradicate poverty |
Can the opposition win 2015 presidential election? – The Punch
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Can the opposition win 2015 presidential election?
The Punch Can the opposition end the Peoples Democratic Party's dominance of the presidency in 2015? When the country goes for another round of elections in the next three years, the PDP will have held the presidency for 16 years! Not even in the advanced … 2015: PDP and its retooling strategies PDP: e-Registration And The Quest For Internal Democracy |
Soyinka emerges first Awolowo Leadership Award recipient – The Guardian Nigeria
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Soyinka emerges first Awolowo Leadership Award recipient
The Guardian Nigeria NOBEL Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has emerged the first recipient of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership after days of careful screening of the numerous nominees by both the selection and technical committees for the exercise. Soyinka Bags Awolowo's Leadership Prize Awolowo Leadership Award: Amosun Congratulates Soyinka Soyinka Wins Awolowo Prize For Leadership |
Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5 – Nigerian Tribune
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Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5
Nigerian Tribune BARELY five days to Christmas, heavily armed robbers, on Wednesday, stormed a a new generation bank in Ikirun township, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, killing at least two unidentified persons, while about five individuals … 2 killed in Nigerian bank robbery |
Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5 – Nigerian Tribune
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Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5
Nigerian Tribune BARELY five days to Christmas, heavily armed robbers, on Wednesday, stormed a a new generation bank in Ikirun township, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, killing at least two unidentified persons, while about five individuals … 2 killed in Nigerian bank robbery |
Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5 – Nigerian Tribune
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Armed robbers on rampage in Osun, kill 2, injure 5
Nigerian Tribune BARELY five days to Christmas, heavily armed robbers, on Wednesday, stormed a a new generation bank in Ikirun township, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, killing at least two unidentified persons, while about five individuals … 2 killed in Nigerian bank robbery |
Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot’s family laments neglect – Nigerian Tribune
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Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot's family laments neglect
Nigerian Tribune MEMBERS of the family of the late Murtala Muhammad Daba, the pilot of the military helicopter that crashed in Bayelsa State at the weekend, leaving him, the Kaduna State governor, Ibrahim Yakowa, former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi … |
Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot’s family laments neglect – Nigerian Tribune
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Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot's family laments neglect
Nigerian Tribune MEMBERS of the family of the late Murtala Muhammad Daba, the pilot of the military helicopter that crashed in Bayelsa State at the weekend, leaving him, the Kaduna State governor, Ibrahim Yakowa, former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi … |
Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot’s family laments neglect – Nigerian Tribune
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Bayelsa helicopter crash: Pilot's family laments neglect
Nigerian Tribune MEMBERS of the family of the late Murtala Muhammad Daba, the pilot of the military helicopter that crashed in Bayelsa State at the weekend, leaving him, the Kaduna State governor, Ibrahim Yakowa, former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi … |
Virginity test: Ogun govt suspends principal – Nigerian Tribune
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Virginity test: Ogun govt suspends principal
Nigerian Tribune OGUN State government, on Wednesday, suspended the principal of Ajuwon High School, Iju- Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area of the state, Mrs Olufunke Aladejobi, who was alleged to have conducted virginity test on some female students of the school. Ogun suspends School Principal For Conducting Virginity Test On Students School principal in Ogun state suspended for allegedly performing virginity tests … Ogun State Suspends Principal Over Virginity Test |
Babalakin still on admission, asks court again to stop EFCC’s prosecution – Nigerian Tribune
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Babalakin still on admission, asks court again to stop EFCC's prosecution
Nigerian Tribune AS The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Highway Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin continues to be on admission at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Justice I.N. Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos will on Friday commence hearing in his fresh … Again, Babalakin Seeks Court's Protection from Arraignment, Articles | THISDAY … Alleged N3.4b deal: Babalakin in fresh war with EFCC Nigeria: Babalakin challenges EFCC again |