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The Media, Freedom, Leaders and Shame of Howard University

15Mar

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The Media, Freedom, Leaders and Shame of Howard University

by Oladimeji Abitogun I understand the disappointment of some of the readers who have faithfully committed to following this column since it first came on about eight years ago. This column, life with Oladimeji Abitogun, was (more…)

Southwest PDP to Appeal Court Ruling Nullifying Party Congress in Osun

15Mar

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Politics

Southwest PDP to Appeal Court Ruling Nullifying Party Congress in Osun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has said it will appeal against yesterday’s Lagos High Court ruling that nullified the party's Zonal Congress held in Oshogbo, Osun State on March 21, 2012. (more…)

Obama Hosts Media Correspondents to another Night of Laughs

15Mar

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Politics

Obama Hosts Media Correspondents to another Night of Laughs

The 98th annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, held Saturday evening at the Washington Hilton, is intended to celebrate those journalists who inform the American public about important (more…)

Bill Clinton Joins President Obama to Campaign for Second Term

15Mar

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Politics

Bill Clinton Joins President Obama to Campaign for Second Term

Former President Bill Clinton gave a rousing endorsement of fellow Democrat Barack Obama in his first 2012 campaign appearance with the president on Sunday night, and helped him raise more than $2 million. (more…)

Muslim Terrorists Kill 21 in Sunday Attacks in Kano, Maiduguri

15Mar

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Politics

Muslim Terrorists Kill 21 in Sunday Attacks in Kano, Maiduguri

RADICAL Muslim terrorists unleashed another devilish bloodbath in a couple of attacks on Sunday, resulting in the cold-blooded death of about 21 persons, mainly Christians who were targeted (more…)

PDP Chides Lagos Government Over Doctors’ Strike

15Mar

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Politics

PDP Chides Lagos Government Over Doctors’ Strike

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has described the decision of the Lagos State government to punish doctors in its service, who participated in the three-day warning strike recently, as (more…)

5 Killed as Taraba Records First Attack by Fundamentalist Killers

15Mar

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The Insider

5 Killed as Taraba Records First Attack by Fundamentalist Killers

A bomb blast that killed as many as 5 people and wounded at least 20 people in the eastern Nigerian city of Jalingo on Monday apparently targeted the state commissioner, Mamman Sule, according to emergency officials on ground in Taraba. (more…)

15Mar

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

5 Killed as Taraba Records First Attack by Fundamentalist Killers

A bomb blast that killed as many as 5 people and wounded at least 20 people in the eastern Nigerian city of Jalingo on Monday apparently targeted the state commissioner, Mamman Sule, according to emergency officials on ground in Taraba. (more…)

Nigerian National Database Finally Comes on Stream

15Mar

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Politics

Nigerian National Database Finally Comes on Stream

THE National Identity Database was finally activated last week in Nigeria, thereby strengthening the goal to reliably identify all citizens and residents of Nigeria. (more…)

President Jonathan Praises PDP as Only Democratic Party in Nigeria

15Mar

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Politics

President Jonathan Praises PDP as Only Democratic Party in Nigeria

“For now, the PDP is the only political party we have in Nigeria that does not have one person whose word is law. Most other parties have individuals whose words are the laws. (more…)

The Venom of Religion, its Pangs and its Evil

15Mar

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

Life and Style

The Venom of Religion, its Pangs and its Evil

By Olumide Goodness Adeyinka This sure will not be a comfortable read for religious zealots, but will definitely be a spirit-searching adventure for minds that are free to experience the escape of the evil religion has (more…)

Former Bank Chief Akingbola Loses Yet Another Plea in Court

15Mar

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Politics

Former Bank Chief Akingbola Loses Yet Another Plea in Court

FORMER managing director of Intercontinental Bank Plc (now named Access Bank) was on Wednesday denied his application to use some documents, containing parts of the proceedings of a (more…)

Jerry Rawlings, Wole Soyinka, Others Expected at Ojukwu’s Burial

15Mar

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Politics

Jerry Rawlings, Wole Soyinka, Others Expected at Ojukwu’s Burial

AS events peak in the ongoing ceremonies towards the final internment of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, important foreign guests are expected to grace the final moments from near and afar. (more…)

Privatization Council Frees-Up States to Source Own Electricity

15Mar

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Politics

Privatization Council Frees-Up States to Source Own Electricity

- Power Ministry Explains Nationwide Outages TO ensure regular and adequate supply of electricity to their citizens, state governments have been given the nod to collaborate with relevant distribution companies with a view to providing electricity. (more…)

Fiery Lawyer Festus Keyamo Cries Murder as Terror Suspect Dies in Custody

15Mar

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Politics

Fiery Lawyer Festus Keyamo Cries Murder as Terror Suspect Dies in Custody

TIEMKENFA Francis Osvwo, one of the suspects apprehended after the October 1st 2010 bombing in Abuja, died on Saturday in the custody of the Nigerian State. (more…)

Eulogies Rain as Ace-Economist Sam Aluko is Buried in Ekiti

15Mar

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Politics

Eulogies Rain as Ace-Economist Sam Aluko is Buried in Ekiti

NOTABLE Nigerians from across the country converged on the town of Ode-Ekiti, in Gboyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday to bid Ekiti son and emeritus professor of Economics, (more…)

‘My Father was not a Rebel’, Says Son as Ojukwu is Laid to Rest

15Mar

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‘My Father was not a Rebel’, Says Son as Ojukwu is Laid to Rest

THE storied town of Nnewi, in Nnewi-North Local Government of Anambra State witnessed the momentous event of the final internment on Friday of a late but yet revered son, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. (more…)

Abeokuta Court Throws Out Charges Against Former Governor Daniels

15Mar

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Abeokuta Court Throws Out Charges Against Former Governor Daniels

SUFFERING yet another setback on Friday was Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, whose case against the former governor of Ogun State, Mr. Gbenga Daniel, was trounced by the ruling (more…)

Fears of Russia Protest with Putin on Verge of a Sure Win

15Mar

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Politics

Fears of Russia Protest with Putin on Verge of a Sure Win

Vladimir Putin appears all but certain to return to the Kremlin in Sunday's Russian presidential election, but he'll find himself in charge of a country far more willing to challenge him. (more…)

Horror in Minna as 2-Year Old Girl is Found Decapitated, Mutilated

15Mar

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

Politics

Horror in Minna as 2-Year Old Girl is Found Decapitated, Mutilated

FROM Minna, the Niger State capital, emerged the horrid story of the decapitation and vaginal mutilation of a two-year old girl who is believed to have fallen victim to sadistic ritualists in the area. (more…)