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Lagos to Commence Impounding Rickety Vehicles

15Mar

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Lagos to Commence Impounding Rickety Vehicles

IF its stated plans are anything to go by, the Lagos State government will soon begin impounding vehicles seen (more…)

Shot Pakistani Teen Evacuated to UK for Treatment

15Mar

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Shot Pakistani Teen Evacuated to UK for Treatment

MAMALA Yousufzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl who was targeted and nearly killed by the Taliban (more…)

The Fire This Time – Obama Tackles Romney

15Mar

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The Fire This Time – Obama Tackles Romney

A FAR more aggressive President Obama showed up for his second debate with Mitt Romney on Tuesday, and (more…)

INEC Must Make Our Votes Count in Ondo – Mimiko

15Mar

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INEC Must Make Our Votes Count in Ondo – Mimiko

GOVERNOR Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State appealed on Tuesday to the chairman of the Independent (more…)

First Lady Jonathan Makes Dramatic Return After Eight-Week Trip Abroad

15Mar

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First Lady Jonathan Makes Dramatic Return After Eight-Week Trip Abroad

NIGERIA’s First Lady Patience Jonathan finally returned home to Nigeria after about seven weeks of treatment (more…)

15Mar

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Buried Arms Unearthed at Ibadan Farm

A farmer at Babadiya Village in Oyo State, Mr Yakubu Pako, has discovered some arms buried in his farmland (more…)

Fawehinmi Family Endorses Mimiko’s 2nd Term Campaign

15Mar

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Fawehinmi Family Endorses Mimiko’s 2nd Term Campaign

FAMILY members of the late legal luminary and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, have thrown their (more…)

American Newsmagazine, Newsweek, to End Print Edition

15Mar

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American Newsmagazine, Newsweek, to End Print Edition

NEWSWEEK is ending its print edition and transitioning to an all-digital format by the end of 2012, editor (more…)

Violent Student Demonstration Rage in Ila-Orogun

15Mar

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Violent Student Demonstration Rage in Ila-Orogun

-Authorities Order School Shut THE Ila Orogun-based College of Education has been ordered shut this Thursday, following (more…)

Unveiled Boy Scout Files Reveal Decades of Hidden Sex Abuse

15Mar

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Unveiled Boy Scout Files Reveal Decades of Hidden Sex Abuse

AGAIN and again, decade after decade, an array of authorities — police chiefs, prosecutors, pastors and local (more…)

Charged with Sedition in Ekiti, Oni’s Aide Granted Bail

15Mar

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Charged with Sedition in Ekiti, Oni’s Aide Granted Bail

-Decries Charges as Politically Motivated A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti on Monday granted bail to Mr. Lere Olayinka, chief press secretary to (more…)

It is Official: Mimiko Wins 2nd Term as Ondo Governor

15Mar

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It is Official: Mimiko Wins 2nd Term as Ondo Governor

FOR the first time in Ondo State’s electoral history, an incumbent governor genuinely beat the odds (more…)

2013 Budget: Call it a Budget of Hope – Okupe

15Mar

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2013 Budget: Call it a Budget of Hope – Okupe

THE 2013 budget figures earlier presented to the National Assembly by President Goodluck Jonathan has been (more…)

15Mar

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242 Nigerians Voluntarily Quit Gabon

-NEMA Sets Up Resettlement Program for Returnees SOME two hundred and forty two Nigerians have voluntarily removed themselves from Gabon, to (more…)

Motorcycle Suit against Lagos: Judge Grants Accelerated Hearing

15Mar

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Motorcycle Suit against Lagos: Judge Grants Accelerated Hearing

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday granted accelerated hearing to the suit filed by some commercial (more…)

Flood Camp Funds: Angry Gov. Uduaghan Orders Official to Refund Money

15Mar

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Flood Camp Funds: Angry Gov. Uduaghan Orders Official to Refund Money

AN official of the Delta State government who allegedly misappropriated funds disbursed to his care for (more…)

Leaked Ribadu Report: Billions of Dollars Lost to Shady Oil Deals

15Mar

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Leaked Ribadu Report: Billions of Dollars Lost to Shady Oil Deals

NIGERIA lost out on tens of billions of dollars in oil and gas revenues over the last decade from cut price (more…)

Gowon Dismisses Charges of Wartime Starvation Policy

15Mar

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Gowon Dismisses Charges of Wartime Starvation Policy

-Says He’s Ready to Face International Court Trial A defiant retired General Yakubu Gowon spoke up on Saturday in continuation (more…)

Fire Razes Multi-Storied UBA Bank Building

15Mar

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Fire Razes Multi-Storied UBA Bank Building

Fire gutted a five-storey building, known as UBA Plaza, on Bread Fruit Street, Lagos Island, on Saturday evening. (more…)

Evacuations Ordered as Megastorm Threaten US East Coast

15Mar

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Evacuations Ordered as Megastorm Threaten US East Coast

WHEREVER it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third (more…)