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Presidency Addresses Growing Concerns over Church Gift

15Mar

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Politics

Presidency Addresses Growing Concerns over Church Gift

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan’s office released a statement on Wednesday to address concerns over what was widely reported as his admission that he solicited and received help for the renovation of (more…)

Malawi’s Bingu wa Mutharika: Another Autocrat Dies in Power

15Mar

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Malawi’s Bingu wa Mutharika: Another Autocrat Dies in Power

In a manner reminiscent of how Nigerians were spared prolonged anguish under the autocratic rule of former military Head of State Sanni Abacha, the Malawian president, Mr. Bingu wa Mutharika, is (more…)

Addie Wyatt: Remembering a Chicago Civil Rights Icon

15Mar

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Addie Wyatt: Remembering a Chicago Civil Rights Icon

In 1941, a teenage Addie Wyatt applied for a job as a typist in Chicago’s meat-packing industry. Black people weren’t needed for office jobs, she was told. If she wanted work, she’d have to (more…)

Anambra Communities under Siege of Deadly Armed-Robbers

15Mar

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Anambra Communities under Siege of Deadly Armed-Robbers

RAMPAGING gunmen in the south-eastern state of Anambra have continued with deadly attacks that include raids of police stations and theft of arms and ammunition, leaving no less than eight police officers dead so far. (more…)

15Mar

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The Insider

Malawi’s Bingu wa Mutharika: Another Autocrat Dies in Power

In a manner reminiscent of how Nigerians were spared prolonged anguish under the autocratic rule of former military Head of State Sanni Abacha, the Malawian president, Mr. Bingu wa Mutharika, is (more…)

62-Year Old Ghanian, Edward Macauley, Jailed for Trafficking in Heroin

15Mar

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62-Year Old Ghanian, Edward Macauley, Jailed for Trafficking in Heroin

FOR transporting illicit drugs into the United States, a citizen of Ghana, Edward Macauley, 62, has been tried in the US District Court of Alexandria, Virginia and sentenced on Friday to 14 years in jail. (more…)

Tunisians Jailed for Facebook Cartoon of Prophet Mohammed

15Mar

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Tunisians Jailed for Facebook Cartoon of Prophet Mohammed

Two young Tunisians have been sentenced to seven years in prison for posting cartoons of the prophet Mohammad on Facebook, in a case that has fueled allegations the country's new Islamist leaders are gagging free speech. (more…)

AFP: Large Explosion Near Church Rocks Kaduna Neighborhood

15Mar

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AFP: Large Explosion Near Church Rocks Kaduna Neighborhood

A large bomb explosion rocked an area near a church in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna on Easter Sunday, residents and police said, though it was unclear if there were casualties. (more…)

Jonathan Is The ‘Gift’ that Keeps Giving

15Mar

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Fashion Personality

Jonathan Is The ‘Gift’ that Keeps Giving

By Folabi Ogunleye THE first thing I said to myself on reading about it was, “no way”. Even kids know better. A friend’s 9-year old son is an example. He will never mention or refer to a previous ill-advised event or (more…)

When President Jonathan Got it All Wrong

15Mar

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When President Jonathan Got it All Wrong

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi For many foreign policy observers like this writer, there is no gainsaying that Nigeria is fast losing touch with realities in international diplomatic circles. (more…)

15Mar

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Politics

INEC, Playing Politics with Law in Kogi

By Phrank Shaibu ABOUT two days after the Supreme Court Judgement on tenure elongation which sacked five State Governors including Kogi State where elections had been conducted about (more…)

PDP Chair Primaries: Akpabio Hailed for Ensuring Fair Contest

15Mar

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Politics

PDP Chair Primaries: Akpabio Hailed for Ensuring Fair Contest

FAITHFULS of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom have expressed satisfaction with the leadership of the party in the state for a successful conduct of the Chairmanship primaries last weekend. (more…)

Ondo Govt Tackles Opposition over Malicious Propaganda

15Mar

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Ondo Govt Tackles Opposition over Malicious Propaganda

The Ondo state government has berated the opposition for its continued spread of falsehood against it and its officials, declaring that the attempt to blackmail it by its constant fabrication of lies to bring it down will fail. (more…)

UPDATE: Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria Mar Easter Celebrations for Many

15Mar

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Politics

UPDATE: Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria Mar Easter Celebrations for Many

BLOOD-THIRSTY, mass-murdering terrorists in Nigeria have continued their orgy of mindless violence over the weekend, killing almost 50 innocent citizens in cities like the metropolis of Kaduna, Maiduguri and the ever-restive city of Jos. (more…)

Rapid Justice System: Mimiko’s Latest Gift to Judiciary

15Mar

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Rapid Justice System: Mimiko’s Latest Gift to Judiciary

By Femi Adepoju The Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has registered his name in the nation’s judicial record books as the first administrator to provide a court within the prison premises to accelerate the dispensation of justice. (more…)

FIRS Netted N7.5 Trn. in 11 Years of Non-Oil Taxes – Omoigui-Okauru

15Mar

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FIRS Netted N7.5 Trn. in 11 Years of Non-Oil Taxes – Omoigui-Okauru

FROM the former Executive Chairman Federal Inland Revenue service, Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, came thanks to the press, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, her predecessors in office, staff, Board members, governors (more…)

Nigeria’s Dangote to Spearhead $7bn Investment in Electrical Power, Others

15Mar

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Nigeria’s Dangote to Spearhead $7bn Investment in Electrical Power, Others

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to lead a $7 billion investment in Nigeria’s power, petrochemical and mining sectors over the next four years. Mr Dangote, who disclosed his intentions during (more…)

PDP Smells Secession Plot in Cuba Trip for Student Activists

15Mar

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Politics

PDP Smells Secession Plot in Cuba Trip for Student Activists

The south-west chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria has insisted that Osun State governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, is plotting against the corporate existence of Nigeria, and that the (more…)

Judges Appointment: Fayemi is ‘Acting like a Tyrant’ – PDP

15Mar

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Judges Appointment: Fayemi is ‘Acting like a Tyrant’ – PDP

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the refusal of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi over his refusal to (more…)

Thousands of Displaced Fulanis Find Refuge in Cross Rivers

15Mar

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Thousands of Displaced Fulanis Find Refuge in Cross Rivers

ABOUT 3,605 displaced persons, mostly Fulani nomads, are currently taking refuge in four temporary camps in Utanga, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. (more…)