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Herman Cain, Defiant, Vows to Remain in Presidential Race

Under rising pressure from fellow Republicans, presidential hopeful Herman Cain sought to muddy the reputation of one accuser, forcefully denied any and all allegations of sexual impropriety and vowed Tuesday the growing (more…)

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US Rapper, Heavy D, Dies at 44

Rapper Heavy D collapsed in his Beverly Hills home Tuesday morning and died a short time later at a Los Angeles hospital, according to police and the coroner. He was 44. Heavy D, whose real name is (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Exposed! EFCC Note!! Oil Minister Allison Madueke Buys 20 Million Euro Mansion In Vienna

The original text by "Heute" newspaper Mr. President Sir and Fellow Nigerians, there is yet another shame in far away Vienna, Austria, Europe. According to a shocking revelation by a free daily newspaper in Vienna, Austria, (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Security Loop Around Abuja Tightens as World, Local Leaders Call for End to Boko Haram Mayhem

The security loop around Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got tighter this Tuesday as world leaders and eminent personalities across Nigeria launched a campaign of cajole and promise of toughness on the outlawed terrorist Islamic (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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How Senator Smart Adeyemi’s Committee Exposed Multi-Billion Naira Fraud at FCDA

Senate has uncovered another contract scam in the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA) as it emerged at the weekend that the site of the official quarters of presiding officers of the National Assembly is non-existent. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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N100m Fraud Rocks Ado-Ekiti University

An undisclosed number of employees of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, are currently helping sleuths in their investigations into the illegal withdrawal and disappearance of about a (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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ACN Activists Allege Candidate Imposition in Omuo-Ekiti Primary

The dogging issue of non-credible internal democracy within the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) again surfaced in the Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State chapter of the party on Tuesday as disenfranchised loyalists stormed the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Marauders Lay Siege on South-Western Nigerian Community as Inhabitans Send SOS to IGP Hafiz Ringim

For the families of Owodina Alarumaku these are not good times as they are currently facing very present peril. In a petition written to the Inspector–General of Police made available to sharpedgenews.com, the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

The Nexus of Truth with Olumide Goodness Adeyinka

Views on Upcoming MOSOP Election

The National Union of Ogoni Students - USA had an emergency meeting over the weekend deliberating on the state and faith of the Ogoni nation considering the forth coming elections in Mosop, both in Nigeria and in USA. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Ohio Voters Repeal Controversial Collective-Bargaining Law

Ohio voters will repeal a controversial law Tuesday limiting the collective-bargaining rights of public workers, CNN projects based on reported results. With 28% of precincts reporting, 62% of (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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South-South Youth Leaders Threaten “Occupy Aso Rock” Over Subsidy, Toll

The south-south youth leaders forum  has condemned  the recent move by the Federal Government to re introduce tolls  on the  High Ways on the excuse that such fees will enable them improve the state of the  Roads. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

Nigeria Will Rise Again: Part 1

* Thoughts on Goodluck Jonathan and the Nigerian Goliath Nigeria is a great country with great people. A country endowed with natural resources and blessed with educated men and women. A country whose technocrats and experts in various fields are respected and sought after (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Crisis Rocks Kafanchan

By Haruna Salami The discovery of a corpse at Ungwan Katsit, behind the Emir of Jama’a’s palace in Kafanchan, Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State, North West Nigeria, on Tuesday has led to riots (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Sylva’s Name Still Missing on List of Newly Cleared Guber Hopefuls in Bayelsa

In spite of strong efforts so far made by Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State, his case appears finally rested by the presidency and the hierarchy of the ruling party as one of those who would not contest the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nigerian Cabinet Sets up Team to cut Cost of Contracts

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja, set up a team to work on a template to reduce cost of contract execution. The aim is to bring the costs at par with what is (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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UN Sees Violent Congo Election as Police Take Sides

Political repression and partisanship by the security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo could lead to bloodshed in this month's presidential election, the UN Joint Human Rights Office said in a report on Wednesday. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Chinese Property Developer, Ji Wenhua Bags Date with the Noose for Swindling Investors

A property developer in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang was sentenced to death for swindling more than 867 million dollars from investors in an illegal fund-raising scheme, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Tribunal Sacks PPN Assembly Man John Obafemi

The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta on Wednesday, removed a member of the State Assembly, Mr John Obafemi, of the PPN. The victory of Obafemi, representing (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nigerian School Emerges Winner at International Science Fair

Madonna Model Secondary School, Port Harcourt has emerged the winner at the just concluded International Science Fair competition held in Brazil. Mr Desmond Achoakawa, the coordinator, (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Rick Perry Fails to Remember Name of Agency He Wants to Scrap in GOP Debate

In a cringe-worthy moment during Wednesday's Republican presidential debate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry couldn't remember the third federal agency he has pledged to eliminate. Perry was discussing his jobs (more…)

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