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15Mar

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Politics

Nigeria’s Aviation Chiefs Fired

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja sacked three top officials of parastatal agencies in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The sacking of the officials was contained in a statement signed by Ms Anne Ene-Ita, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry. The sacked officials are Mr Richard (more…)

Inexperience, Bane of Jonathan’s Administration – Prof. Olagoke

15Mar

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Inexperience, Bane of Jonathan’s Administration – Prof. Olagoke

In this exclusive interview with Sharpedgenews.com's Alaba Abdulrazak, the Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke Ariyo x-rayed the root cause of Nigeria’s problem from the time of our (more…)

OIC Chairman Sarafadeen Ali in Critical Condition

15Mar

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OIC Chairman Sarafadeen Ali in Critical Condition

Relocated from UCH The Chairman of Oodua Investment Company (OIC), Mr. Sarafadeen Ali, who is under hospital care after sustaining injuries from contract killers last Saturday has been moved into intensive care after his condition was listed as critical. (more…)

15Mar

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The Insider

Inexperience, Bane of Jonathan’s Administration – Prof. Olagoke

In this exclusive interview with Sharpedgenews.com's Alaba Abdulrazak, the Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke Ariyo x-rayed the root cause of Nigeria’s problem from the time of our (more…)

‘Underwear Bomber’ Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Begins Trial, Condemns America

15Mar

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‘Underwear Bomber’ Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Begins Trial, Condemns America

The "Underwear Bomber" Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab began trial today Oct. 4 in Detroit. The attempted terrorist yelled "Anwar is alive," according to American news outlet ABC News, "The mujahedeen will wipe out the U.S. - the cancer U.S." (more…)

Jonathan Restates Commitment to Strengthen Nigerian Institutions

15Mar

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Jonathan Restates Commitment to Strengthen Nigerian Institutions

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has restated his commitment to building virile institutions in the country, as a way of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and making the country a better place for all. (more…)

Former Governor of US State of Alaska Ends Speculation about Presidential Run.

15Mar

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Politics

Former Governor of US State of Alaska Ends Speculation about Presidential Run.

Former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, Sarah L. Palin ended her inscrutable cat-and-mouse game with the political establishment on Wednesday afternoon by saying that she would not join the (more…)

President Jonathan Embarks on a Three-Nation Tour

15Mar

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Politics

President Jonathan Embarks on a Three-Nation Tour

President Goodluck Jonathan begins a three-day diplomatic trip to East Africa and neighboring West African nation of Ghana, with a view to consolidating on-going bi-lateral talks which heavily underscores Nigeria’s rising (more…)

Alison Madueke, Oniwon, Others Mourn Departed NNPC Boss Shehu Ladan

15Mar

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Politics

Alison Madueke, Oniwon, Others Mourn Departed NNPC Boss Shehu Ladan

* As Body Arrives from Dubai Today Stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector have continued to bear their minds and reflections on the life and times of the departted former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Alhaji (more…)

RELIGIOUS LAS VEGAS XII: The Treachery of Trust

15Mar

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Life and Style

RELIGIOUS LAS VEGAS XII: The Treachery of Trust

By Olumide Goodness Adeyinka Trust is the fulcrum on which the import of the faith of Christ is built, so it becomes a major anchor of the practice and devotion of the Christian faith. A critical look at the teachings of the Bible will compel anyone to accept the intrinsic veracity of trust as an (more…)

Civil rights leader the Rev. Shuttlesworth Dies

15Mar

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Technology

Civil rights leader the Rev. Shuttlesworth Dies

The Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, who was bombed, beaten and repeatedly arrested in the fight for civil rights and hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and tenacity, has died. He was (more…)

Apple Inc. Founder, Steven P. Jobs, Dies at 56

15Mar

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The Insider

Apple Inc. Founder, Steven P. Jobs, Dies at 56

One of the greatest information technology icons of our time, Steven Paul Jones, died this Wednesday evening at age 56, an eventual bow to the battle he has fought against pancreatic cancer in the last (more…)

Sultan Says Nigeria’s Path to Peace is in Embracing the Pre-Colonial Jihad Teachings of Othman Dan Fodio

15Mar

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Politics

Sultan Says Nigeria’s Path to Peace is in Embracing the Pre-Colonial Jihad Teachings of Othman Dan Fodio

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has seized the well-intended Jodidi Annual Lecture series of the Weatherhead Centre of Harvard University in the American city of Boston to canvas the embrace of the (more…)

15Mar

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Apple Inc. Founder, Steven P. Jobs, Dies at 56

One of the greatest information technology icons of our time, Steven Paul Jones, died this Wednesday evening at age 56, an eventual bow to the battle he has fought against pancreatic cancer in the last (more…)

How Alao-Akala, Akwe-Doma, Daniel looted N102b – EFCC

15Mar

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Politics

How Alao-Akala, Akwe-Doma, Daniel looted N102b – EFCC

ANOTHER major offensive in the war against corruption was launched by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which yesterday arrested three former governors over alleged diversion and misappropriation of (more…)

Markafi Set to Reclaim Mandate, Tenders 158 Exhibits

15Mar

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Politics

Markafi Set to Reclaim Mandate, Tenders 158 Exhibits

Former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on Thursday began the process of reclaiming the senatorial seat he lost during the April 28 election in Kaduna state when he told the Legislative Elections Petitions Tribunal that (more…)

“Investment in Women the Next Phase in Growing Global Economy” – Okonjo-Iweala

15Mar

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Politics

“Investment in Women the Next Phase in Growing Global Economy” – Okonjo-Iweala

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the country’s outing at the recently concluded World Bank meetings in Washington, DC was “rich, rewarding and successful. (more…)

Observers Question Sanusi’s Plan to Sell Inter-Continental Bank to Rogue Debtors

15Mar

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Politics

Observers Question Sanusi’s Plan to Sell Inter-Continental Bank to Rogue Debtors

It has emerged that Aigbovigse I. Aig-Imokhuede, a key player in the sale of the InterContinental Bank of Nigeria, still owes the bank about N16 billion. This came to light as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Access Bank (more…)

15Mar

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World News

Iroko Stands Tall at 57

By Kayode Akinmade ‘Count your blessings and name them one by one’ was that memorable quote by John Oatman Jr. (1897). Blessings have great significance, even unto God. It is recorded in the Bible that there were so many people blessed by (more…)

15Mar

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Looking Ahead with Bayo Oluwasanmi

Iroko Stands Tall at 57

By Kayode Akinmade ‘Count your blessings and name them one by one’ was that memorable quote by John Oatman Jr. (1897). Blessings have great significance, even unto God. It is recorded in the Bible that there were so many people blessed by (more…)