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Strong Merit to Guide Future Police Promotions – Ag. IG M.D Abubakar

15Mar

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Politics

Strong Merit to Guide Future Police Promotions – Ag. IG M.D Abubakar

- Orders Dismantling of Roadblocks from Roads THE Acting Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has said that future promotion in the Force would be strictly on merit. Addressing officers and men of (more…)

Nigerian Senate Ratifies Ibrahim Lamorde’s Appointment as EFCC Chair

15Mar

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Nigerian Senate Ratifies Ibrahim Lamorde’s Appointment as EFCC Chair

AFTER his second stint as the acting chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ibrahim Lamorde as the Executive Chairman financial crimes-fighting outfit. (more…)

Airtel and FirstBank Sign MoU on Mobile Money Service

15Mar

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Airtel and FirstBank Sign MoU on Mobile Money Service

The landscape of e-banking services in Nigeria is set to witness a major shift as two leading companies in banking and telecom sectors of the economy, FirstBank of Nigeria Plc (FirstBank) and (more…)

‘Underwear Bomber’ Abdulmutallab Bags Life Sentence in US Court

15Mar

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‘Underwear Bomber’ Abdulmutallab Bags Life Sentence in US Court

THE American government on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment without parole the indicted Nigerian ‘underwear bomber’, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, in a federal court in (more…)

Justice Belgore Committee Will Facilitate Constitutional Amendments –Jonathan

15Mar

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Justice Belgore Committee Will Facilitate Constitutional Amendments –Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Administration has constituted the Presidential Committee on Outstanding Constitutional Issues, headed by Justice Alfa Belgore to bring up areas of (more…)

Religious Las Vegas XIV: Church, Pastors and the Idols!

15Mar

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Life and Style

Religious Las Vegas XIV: Church, Pastors and the Idols!

- By Olumide Goodness Adeyinka “And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and (more…)

Political Affiliation No Basis for South-West Economic Integration – Gov Mimiko

15Mar

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Political Affiliation No Basis for South-West Economic Integration – Gov Mimiko

THE Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has affirmed his belief in the economic integration of the South-west geo-political zone of the country, noting however that political affiliation should (more…)

Oni Blasts ACN over Comment on Salami’s Trial

15Mar

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Oni Blasts ACN over Comment on Salami’s Trial

Former Ekiti State governor, Mr. Segun Oni has described comment by the Action Congress of Nigeria spokesperson, Lai Mohammed, on prosecution of the suspended President of the Court of Appeal, (more…)

Only True Federalism can End Nigeria’s Woes – Mimiko

15Mar

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Only True Federalism can End Nigeria’s Woes – Mimiko

Ondo state governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has prescribed true federalism in running the affairs of the country, saying it is the only panacea to its myriads of problems. (more…)

Terrorism a Threat to Peace of Africa’s Sub-Region – President Jonathan

15Mar

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Terrorism a Threat to Peace of Africa’s Sub-Region – President Jonathan

Text of speech delivered by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on the occassion of the 40th ordinary session of ECOWAS in Abuja on Wednesday, Fenruary 16, 2012. It is my pleasure to welcome you, once again to Abuja, for today’s 40th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority. (more…)

As Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is Sentenced

15Mar

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World News

As Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is Sentenced

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The sentencing to life imprisonment of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab has continued to generate serious comments, opinions and criticisms from around the world, most (more…)

15Mar

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Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

As Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is Sentenced

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The sentencing to life imprisonment of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab has continued to generate serious comments, opinions and criticisms from around the world, most (more…)

Petrol Tanker Fire in Lagos Kills 3, Destroys 40 Vehicles

15Mar

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Petrol Tanker Fire in Lagos Kills 3, Destroys 40 Vehicles

A HUGE conflagration took the life of three persons on Saturday when a 33,000-litre fuel tanker with registration numbers XB-370-ATN lost its balance and collapsed, bursting into flames at Mile Two motor park along Orile-Badagry Expressway in Lagos. (more…)

Sokoto Governorship Elections Peaceful, Orderly

15Mar

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Sokoto Governorship Elections Peaceful, Orderly

THE governorship election in Sokoto State on Saturday kicked off without any problems, as citizens and officials of government went about their chores peacefully, despite initial apprehension about the possibility of violence. (more…)

ECOWAS to Introduce Single-Currency by 2020 – Ekweremadu

15Mar

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Politics

ECOWAS to Introduce Single-Currency by 2020 – Ekweremadu

THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is to introduce a single currency in the sub-region by 2020, while it will become effective in English speaking countries in 2015. (more…)

Man Mistaken for Boko Harram, Isua Kiforo, Dies of Injuries from Soldiers’ Bullets

15Mar

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Man Mistaken for Boko Harram, Isua Kiforo, Dies of Injuries from Soldiers’ Bullets

ISUA Kiforo, the unfortunate victim felled by soldiers’ bullets in a shootout between the soldiers and terrorists at the Kaduna State Government House last week died on Sunday, despite best efforts to save his life. (more…)

Former Oceanic Bank Workers Protest Severance Package

15Mar

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Former Oceanic Bank Workers Protest Severance Package

SACKED workers of former Oceanic Bank Plc, especially the contract staff yesterday led a protest to the bank’s corporate head office, expressing their grievance at the disparity in their severance package. (more…)

Remaining Defiant, Iran Cuts Oil Exports to Britain, France

15Mar

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Remaining Defiant, Iran Cuts Oil Exports to Britain, France

Iran’s government on Sunday ordered a halt to oil exports to Britain and France, in what may be only an initial response to the European Union’s decision to cut off Iranian oil imports and freeze central bank assets beginning in July. (more…)

Whitney Houston Interred in Private New Jersey Ceremony

15Mar

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Whitney Houston Interred in Private New Jersey Ceremony

Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career. (more…)

Allison-Madueke Seeks Stakeholders Inputs in Revitalizing Oil Sector

15Mar

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Politics

Allison-Madueke Seeks Stakeholders Inputs in Revitalizing Oil Sector

Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, urged stakeholders this weekend to adopt an integrated approach to check challenges faced in the oil sector. (more…)