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In Ondo State, Mimiko Spearheads Urban Renewal

15Mar

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In Ondo State, Mimiko Spearheads Urban Renewal

This piece x-rays the phenomenal people-oriented on-going and completed projects being championed by the Olusegun Mimiko administration in Ondo State. A Military Administrator of Ondo State, retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, recently (more…)

JTF Confirms Mass Arrest of Suspects Following Indiscriminate Shooting in Maiduguri

15Mar

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JTF Confirms Mass Arrest of Suspects Following Indiscriminate Shooting in Maiduguri

Col. Victor Ebhaleme, Field Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a number of people by the force. Ebhaleme said that the arrests were in connection with the recent (more…)

US Congress’ ‘Super Committee’ Fails to Reach Agreement

15Mar

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US Congress’ ‘Super Committee’ Fails to Reach Agreement

Facing harsh reaction from financial markets and a frustrated public, the congressional "super committee" negotiating a possible deficit reduction agreement announced Monday it has failed to reach a deal. (more…)

Managing Nigeria’s Pluralism for Peace and National Development

15Mar

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Managing Nigeria’s Pluralism for Peace and National Development

Text of an address by the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State on (more…)

Pope Urges Africa to Focus on Reconciliation, Peace and Justice for Crisis Resolution

15Mar

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Pope Urges Africa to Focus on Reconciliation, Peace and Justice for Crisis Resolution

Pope Benedict XVI says Africa needs to focus on reconciliation, justice and peace in resolving the crisis that has engulfed many nations on the continent. The Pope said this on Sunday in Cotonou at a (more…)

Police Wives Appeal against Closure of School in Barracks

15Mar

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Police Wives Appeal against Closure of School in Barracks

Some wives of police officers at Iponri Police Barracks in Lagos on Sunday appealed to Lagos State Police Command to save the only school in their area from closure. Speaking on the proposed demolition of the school for the construction of (more…)

The Wheels of Justice in Nigeria Must Move More Speedily – Jonathan

15Mar

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The Wheels of Justice in Nigeria Must Move More Speedily – Jonathan

President Jonathan’s Address at the 2011 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference, at Andrew Otiti Obaseki Auditorium, National Judicial Institute, Abuja, on 21st November 2011. (more…)

Nigerian Expresses Regret Over Allison-Madueke’s E20m Mansion Story

15Mar

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Nigerian Expresses Regret Over Allison-Madueke’s E20m Mansion Story

Dear President Goodluck Jonathan and honorable minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke, I am personally very happy about the urgency which this millions of euro (more…)

15Mar

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ACN Says No Timipre Sylva in Bayelsa

Embattled Bayelsa State governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, may have to look beyond the Action Congress of Nigeria to actualize his second term ambition following his botched bid to get the ticket of his party (more…)

CBN Has Powers to Sack Bank Directors – Appeal Court

15Mar

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CBN Has Powers to Sack Bank Directors – Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, yesterday affirmed the judgment of a Federal High Court delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris and held that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Lamido Sanusi has powers (more…)

American TV: CIA Spies Caught, Fear Execution in Middle East

15Mar

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American TV: CIA Spies Caught, Fear Execution in Middle East

In a significant failure for the United States in the Mideast, more than a dozen spies working for the CIA in Iran and Lebanon have been caught and the U.S. government fears they will be or have been (more…)

Egypt’s Civilian Government Submits Offer to Resign

15Mar

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Egypt’s Civilian Government Submits Offer to Resign

After three days of increasingly violent demonstrations, Egypt’s interim civilian government submitted its resignation to the country’s ruling military council on Monday, bowing to the demands of the (more…)

Bayelsa Governorship Race: Why Jonathan Stayed Away – Presidency

15Mar

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Bayelsa Governorship Race: Why Jonathan Stayed Away – Presidency

THE Presidency, on Monday, advanced reasons why President Goodluck Jonathan stayed away from the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his home state of (more…)

Arrested Boko Haram Spokesman, Ali Konduga, Names Former Ambassador, Lawmaker, as Facilitators

15Mar

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Arrested Boko Haram Spokesman, Ali Konduga, Names Former Ambassador, Lawmaker, as Facilitators

A spokesman for the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Ali Konduga, a.k.a. Al-Zawahiri, has named a former Nigerian ambassador and a serving senator as sponsors of the group. (more…)

BREAKING NEWS Senator Mohammed Alli Ndume Arraigned for Sponsoring Boko Haram

15Mar

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BREAKING NEWS Senator Mohammed Alli Ndume Arraigned for Sponsoring Boko Haram

Senator Mohammed Alli Ndume, an alleged sponsor of the outlawed Islamic Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, has told an Abuja Magistrate Court that he was not guilty. In sharp contrast to the lawmaker’s pleas of not guilty, (more…)

JTF Foils Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri

15Mar

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JTF Foils Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno on Tuesday successfully repelled an attack on its convoy of military personnel by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect in Maiduguri. The Field Commander (more…)

Akunyili/Ngige: Judges Conference Stalls Hearing of Petition

15Mar

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Akunyili/Ngige: Judges Conference Stalls Hearing of Petition

The fresh hearing of Prof. Dora Akunyili of APGA against Dr Chris Ngige of ACN in Anambra Central Senatorial seat was stalled, because of ongoing judges conference in Abuja. (more…)

15Mar

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BREAKING NEWS Senator Mohammed Alli Ndume Arraigned for Sponsoring Boko Haram

Senator Mohammed Alli Ndume, an alleged sponsor of the outlawed Islamic Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, has told an Abuja Magistrate Court that he was not guilty. In sharp contrast to the lawmaker’s pleas of not guilty, (more…)

Daredevil Robbers Raid Bank in Ondo, Kill Four

15Mar

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Daredevil Robbers Raid Bank in Ondo, Kill Four

FOR more than one hour, social and economic activities were totally grounded in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as a group of dare-devil armed robbers laid siege on the metropolis leaving deaths and anguish in their trail. (more…)

Police IG Hafiz Ringim Drafts DIGs for Better Security Coordination

15Mar

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Police IG Hafiz Ringim Drafts DIGs for Better Security Coordination

The Inspector of Police, Mr Hafiz Ringim, has directed DIGs in charge of the six geo-political zones in the country to relocate from Abuja to their zones to coordinate security in their areas. (more…)