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Police Hold Man Accused of Posing as Lawyer in Kidnap Case

11May

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Police Hold Man Accused of Posing as Lawyer in Kidnap Case

POLICE authorities in Delta State say they have a man who they accuse of pretending to represent a kidnapping (more…)

Nigeria Hosts 2014 World Economic Forum on Africa

11May

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Nigeria Hosts 2014 World Economic Forum on Africa

THE 24th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa will be hosted in Nigeria’s Federal Capital City (more…)

Nigerian Naira Appreciates Against Foreign Currencies

11May

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Nigerian Naira Appreciates Against Foreign Currencies

SINCE May 6, the Nigerian Naira witnessed a rare appreciation against major foreign currencies, including the American (more…)

Lebanese Captive, Others, Freed After Shootout Left 7 Dead

11May

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Lebanese Captive, Others, Freed After Shootout Left 7 Dead

A SPECIAL Anti-Robbery Squad unit in Anambra State confirmed on Saturday that it killed 7 persons suspected (more…)

Military Helicopter Crash Lands in Port Harcourt

10May

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Military Helicopter Crash Lands in Port Harcourt

A NIGERIAN military helicopter in the River State capital of Port Harcourt on Thursday, barely days after a jet (more…)

Security Issues Force Jonathan to Cancel State Visit to Namibia

9May

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Security Issues Force Jonathan to Cancel State Visit to Namibia

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has cancelled his planned state visit to Namibia, due to start Thursday (9May), and (more…)

Govt Targets Annual $10b Investment in Power Sector

9May

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Govt Targets Annual $10b Investment in Power Sector

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan said Wednesday in Cape Town that following the total privatization of power (more…)

Jonathan Condemns ‘Armed Terrorists’ Attack on Baga

9May

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Jonathan Condemns ‘Armed Terrorists’ Attack on Baga

NIGERIA’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday condemned the deadly attacks by “armed terrorists” on the (more…)

We Must Commit to Strengthening Africa at the UN – Jonathan

9May

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We Must Commit to Strengthening Africa at the UN – Jonathan

-Text of an address delivered to the South African paliarment during a state visit to the country on Tuesday, (more…)

Infrastructure is Bane of Africa’s Economic Potential – Jonathan

9May

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Infrastructure is Bane of Africa’s Economic Potential – Jonathan

-The text of remarks delivered by President Goodluck E. Jonathan, at the Infrastructure Summit of the (more…)

EFCC Arrests Fmr Gov. Timipre Sylva After House Search

9May

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EFCC Arrests Fmr Gov. Timipre Sylva After House Search

FORMER Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State was on Wednesday arrested by operatives of the Economic (more…)

Boko Haram Execute 10 Commuters Near Maiduguri

7May

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Boko Haram Execute 10 Commuters Near Maiduguri

REPORTS reaching the sharpedgenews.com newsroom reveal that no less than 10 commuters, mostly traders, who (more…)

Nigerian Jet Crashes in Niger, Pilot and Co-Pilot Killed

7May

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Nigerian Jet Crashes in Niger, Pilot and Co-Pilot Killed

A NIGERIAN fighter jet taking part in military operations against Islamic militants in Mali crashed in western Niger (more…)

Presidency Lambasts Opposition Politicians in CPC, ACN

6May

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Presidency Lambasts Opposition Politicians in CPC, ACN

-Says CPC is ‘Playing to the Gallery’ -ACN is an ‘Abode of Budding Despots’ PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan’s office reacted to criticisms from (more…)

Kidnapped Fmr. Oil Minister Released in Maiduguri

6May

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Kidnapped Fmr. Oil Minister Released in Maiduguri

A former Nigerian oil minister who was kidnapped over the weekend has been released. (more…)

Murdered Ekiti Politician Buried Amid Calls for Justice

5May

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Murdered Ekiti Politician Buried Amid Calls for Justice

THE Peoples Democratic Party politician, Mr. Ayo Jeje, who was killed by suspected party thugs at Erinjiyan-Ekiti (more…)

Israeli Warplanes Hit Syrian Targets a 2nd Time

5May

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Israeli Warplanes Hit Syrian Targets a 2nd Time

ISRAELI warplanes struck areas in and around the Syrian capital Sunday, setting off a series of explosions as they (more…)

Activist Says Northern Elders Use Boko Haram for Blackmail

5May

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Activist Says Northern Elders Use Boko Haram for Blackmail

A EUROPE-based Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Activist on Sunday advised Northern Elders to stop using (more…)

Afghan President Confirms Receiving Cash from America’s CIA

5May

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Afghan President Confirms Receiving Cash from America’s CIA

-Says CIA Promises to Continue Giving Money PRESIDENT Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan says he has received assurances from (more…)

Judge Orders Arrest of Fmr. Gov Turaki for Contempt

4May

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Judge Orders Arrest of Fmr. Gov Turaki for Contempt

FOR consistently refusing to appear before the court to answer charges over his involvement in the massive looting (more…)