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Bombings, Sporadic Shootings Reported in Damaturu

15Mar

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Bombings, Sporadic Shootings Reported in Damaturu

DAMATURU, the capital city of Yobe State in Nigeria was the scene a large explosion followed by scattered shootings on Monday, a day after the cities of Kaduna and Zaira in the sister-northern state of Kaduna were (more…)

UN Economic Commission Tasks African Countries on Transformation

15Mar

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Politics

UN Economic Commission Tasks African Countries on Transformation

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Monday urged African countries to pursue transformation agenda to ensure growth, job creation and reduce vulnerability to external shocks. (more…)

Nigeria Collaborates with D-8 Countries to Achieve 20-20-20

15Mar

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Nigeria Collaborates with D-8 Countries to Achieve 20-20-20

Dr Martin Uhomoibhi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Development 8 (D-8) Commissioner of Nigeria, says Nigeria will collaborate with D-8 countries to achieve vision 20-20-20. (more…)

As Slaughter of Innocent Nigerians Continue, Nigerians Condemn President Jonathan’s Presence at Brazil Earth Summit

15Mar

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As Slaughter of Innocent Nigerians Continue, Nigerians Condemn President Jonathan’s Presence at Brazil Earth Summit

(Kansas City, KANSAS) – There is growing resentment of the derelict Goodluck Jonathan leadership in Nigeria for leaving a majority of the country’s citizens to the mercy of a rag-tag religious killer group, popularly (more…)

Former Egyptian Strongman Hosni Mubarak Listed in Critical Condition

15Mar

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Former Egyptian Strongman Hosni Mubarak Listed in Critical Condition

REPORTS from Egypt are saying that former Egyptian strongman, Hosni Mubarak is in critical condition following a case of cardiac arrest and stroke that he suffered earlier on Tuesday. (more…)

‘Why We Invited Air Nigeria CEO Over N4.86bn Tax Debts

15Mar

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‘Why We Invited Air Nigeria CEO Over N4.86bn Tax Debts

Text of a Press Release by Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service on Tuesday to addressed what it described as “misleading claims in a section of the media” following the invitation and subsequent arrest (more…)

The Boko Haram Malfeasance and the Economic Imperatives on Northern Nigeria

15Mar

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Life and Style

The Boko Haram Malfeasance and the Economic Imperatives on Northern Nigeria

by Olumide Goodness Adeyinka My daily involvement within the virtual social activism, contact and connection within the Northern folks of Nigeria simply qualifies me to speak about the imbroglio and the recalcitrance of the Boko Haram (more…)

Becoming a Responsible, Confident and Safe Driver

15Mar

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Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

Becoming a Responsible, Confident and Safe Driver

by Adewale T. Akande Driving is a serious responsibility with physical and mental abilities impacting on the driving activities of a driver. It is more than moving a vehicle and knowing how to use the accelerator, brake (more…)

NNPC, SPDC Partner to Achieve NPDC’s 250,000 bpd Growth Target

15Mar

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

Politics

NNPC, SPDC Partner to Achieve NPDC’s 250,000 bpd Growth Target

As part of efforts at meeting the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, 250,000 bpd ambitious growth target by 2015, the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, (more…)

Jonathan Warns Politicians to Put National Progress Ahead of Personal Ambition

15Mar

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Jonathan Warns Politicians to Put National Progress Ahead of Personal Ambition

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan late Tuesday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, urged Nigeria’s political class not to sacrifice the progress and well-being of the nation on the altar of personal political ambitions. (more…)

15Mar

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Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

Understanding the Ondo Revolution

By Kayode Akinmade The ThisDay newspaper, in its recent rating of state governors in the country, rated Governor Olusegun Mimiko as being above average, a rating which immediately raises questions (more…)

The Quality of a Good Politician in a Democratic Society

15Mar

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Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

The Quality of a Good Politician in a Democratic Society

by Adewale T. Akande The first principle of unalienable rights recognises that everyone is naturally endowed by their Creator with certain rights that cannot be infringed or given away. (more…)

Brazilian President to Lead Trade and Economic Mission to Nigeria

15Mar

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Politics

Brazilian President to Lead Trade and Economic Mission to Nigeria

President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil has accepted an invitation from President Goodluck Jonathan to visit Nigeria before the end of the year in furtherance of efforts to boost economic and trade relations between both countries. (more…)

US Attorney-General Defiant as House Holds Him in Contempt

15Mar

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US Attorney-General Defiant as House Holds Him in Contempt

ATTORNEY-General Eric Holder showed no sign of backing down Wednesday in his escalating battle with House Republicans over his handling of the fallout from the Fast and Furious gun-smuggling investigation. (more…)

ACN’s Tinubu Inches Closer to Appointing ‘Imperial Ajele’, Rotimi Akeredolu, for Ondo State

15Mar

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Politics

ACN’s Tinubu Inches Closer to Appointing ‘Imperial Ajele’, Rotimi Akeredolu, for Ondo State

MEMBERS of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in Ondo State have become more cynical of their leaders, Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande. The two national leaders of the party are (more…)

PDP Counsels Aregbesola’s Protesting Tribunal Witnesses

15Mar

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PDP Counsels Aregbesola’s Protesting Tribunal Witnesses

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has counselled the protesting members of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who were witnesses for Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the election petition (more…)

Delta and Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Urge President Jonathan to Target Boko Haram

15Mar

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Delta and Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Urge President Jonathan to Target Boko Haram

Legislators in Akwa Ibom and Delta state Houses of Assembly have asked President Goodluck Jonathan to identify the sponsors of the Boko Haram sect and deal with them accordingly. (more…)

PDP Warns over Involvement of Judges in ACN Politics

15Mar

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PDP Warns over Involvement of Judges in ACN Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has raised the alarm over involvement of judges in activities of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), warning that democracy in the country risks imminent collapse (more…)

Jimoh Ibrahim’s Air Nigeria Sued over N4.86bn Unpaid Tax

15Mar

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Politics

Jimoh Ibrahim’s Air Nigeria Sued over N4.86bn Unpaid Tax

- Aviation Authority Grounds Airline Again The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filed charges against Air Nigeria on Thursday for evading five years tax payment of N4.86 billion naira and forgery of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC). (more…)

‘Our Goal is Simple: Create More Jobs and Opportunities’ – President Jonathan

15Mar

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Politics

‘Our Goal is Simple: Create More Jobs and Opportunities’ – President Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable development. Delivery his statement to the plenary session of the (more…)