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Jonathan Government Seeks to Raise Petroleum Refining Capacity

15Mar

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Jonathan Government Seeks to Raise Petroleum Refining Capacity

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has assured investors that Government was willing to give licenses to those interested in setting up refineries in the country, as part of the overall effort to raise the (more…)

Vaccine for HIV Treatment Expected in Five Years – Nigerian Virology Institute

15Mar

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Vaccine for HIV Treatment Expected in Five Years – Nigerian Virology Institute

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), says vaccine for treatment of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus that causes AIDS, may be available in the next five years. (more…)

US Football: New York Giants Edge New England Patriots to Win Superbowl

15Mar

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US Football: New York Giants Edge New England Patriots to Win Superbowl

The New York Giants battled back to beat the New England Patriots 21-17 and win the Super Bowl with heart-stopping fourth quarter comeback capped by a six-yard touchdown (more…)

US Republican Hopeful, Mitt Romney, Wins Nevada Caucuses

15Mar

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US Republican Hopeful, Mitt Romney, Wins Nevada Caucuses

Mitt Romney won Nevada's Republican caucuses on Saturday night, grabbing the largest chunk of the state's 28 delegates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and racking up his (more…)

Aggrieved Workers Threaten to Shut MTN Call Centers

15Mar

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Aggrieved Workers Threaten to Shut MTN Call Centers

Some aggrieved workers of the MTN call center in Jos have threatened to shut down call center facilities over alleged “exploitation” by the management of the local station. (more…)

“I will not Fail this Nation,” Ag. Police Inspector-General Assures Nigerians

15Mar

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“I will not Fail this Nation,” Ag. Police Inspector-General Assures Nigerians

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has reiterated his commitment to live up to the expectations of Nigerians. He said: ``I will do my best not to fail the nation.’’ (more…)

OSUN STATE IMPERIAL GOVERNOR,RAUF AREGBESOLA,AGAIN DIVERT RESOURCES FOR SELF AGGRANDIZEMENT

15Mar

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OSUN STATE IMPERIAL GOVERNOR,RAUF AREGBESOLA,AGAIN DIVERT RESOURCES FOR SELF AGGRANDIZEMENT

-Takes convoy of 250 cars to attend honorary phd award-Promote boko haram agenda in the south-west Governor Rauf Aregbesola of osun state is now being accused of deploying state funds for self aggrandizement as he stormed owo and (more…)

The Ajayi Crowther University closed down after violent protests

15Mar

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The Ajayi Crowther University closed down after violent protests

The authorities of The Ajayi Crowther University ,Oyo State has announces the immediate closure of the school following violent students demonstrations. (more…)

15Mar

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Skeptical Walls that Pack a Punch

The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. (more…)

Adamawa: The Victory of Alhaji Nyako, Admiral of the Fleet

15Mar

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Adamawa: The Victory of Alhaji Nyako, Admiral of the Fleet

By Jinbonaraye Karibo-Nelson The well deserved victory of Alhaji Murtala Hamman-yero Nyako of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on February 4, 2012 Governorship election in (more…)

As Eminent Ambassador Matthew Mbu Dies, President Jonathan Offers Condolences

15Mar

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As Eminent Ambassador Matthew Mbu Dies, President Jonathan Offers Condolences

ELDER statesman and First Republic politician Chief Matthew Tawo Mbu aged 82, is dead. A statement from the family last night explained that he died in a London hospital. (more…)

Kaduna Rocked by Multiple ‘Suicide’ Blasts

15Mar

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Kaduna Rocked by Multiple ‘Suicide’ Blasts

AN army barracks, a bridge and an air base in Kaduna were the locations of several blasts on Tuesday amid a wave of attacks blamed on Islamist group Boko Haram, according to officials. (more…)

Journalists Protests Denial of Access at Lagos Airport

15Mar

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Journalists Protests Denial of Access at Lagos Airport

LAGOS State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has frowned at the inability of aviation reporters covering the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to perform their professional duties since (more…)

President Jonathan Mourns Death of Professor Aluko

15Mar

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President Jonathan Mourns Death of Professor Aluko

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received with immense sadness and a feeling of great national loss news of the passing away earlier today of Nigeria’s veteran economist per excellence, Prof. Samuel Aluko. (more…)

Nuhu Ribadu Appointed to Head Federal Task Force

15Mar

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Nuhu Ribadu Appointed to Head Federal Task Force

FORMER Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, was on Tuesday appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head a newly (more…)

15Mar

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As Murtala Nyako Wins

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The gubernatorial election held last Saturday will go down in history as the freest and fairest in Adamawa state. Before the election, there was serious apprehension and fear in all (more…)

Andy Uba Petitions CJN Over Appeal Court Judgment

15Mar

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Andy Uba Petitions CJN Over Appeal Court Judgment

Senator Andy Uba, of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Dahiru Musdapher, who is also chairman of the National Judicial Council, to cause to be set aside the (more…)

US Court Overturns California’s Ban on Gay Marriage

15Mar

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US Court Overturns California’s Ban on Gay Marriage

The 9th Circuit Court in California struck down as unconstitutional the state's voter-passed ban on gay marriage Tuesday, ruling 2-1 that it violates the rights of gay Californians. (more…)

Arrests of Suspected Gunrunner and Terror Group’s Spokesman Informed Bomb Attack – GOC

15Mar

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Arrests of Suspected Gunrunner and Terror Group’s Spokesman Informed Bomb Attack – GOC

Maj.-Gen. Joseph Shoboiki, the GOC 1 Division, Nigerian Army, says the arrest of a gunrunner suspect and a terror group spokesman by his men, precipitated Tuesday's bomb attack on the division. (more…)

We Derive Joy in Killing People – Boko Haram

15Mar

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We Derive Joy in Killing People – Boko Haram

The leader of the Boko Haram terror group, Jahamatul Imam Shekau, in a fresh audio message has stated that the sect’s members derive joy from killing people because, according to him, their faith supports such killings. (more…)