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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Jonathan Assumes Control of Power Sector after Minister’s Resignation

A DAY after Nigeria’s minister of power, Dr. Barth Nnaji, handed in his resignation from the federal (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Tokunbo Kayode, Bode Olajumoke, Olu Agbi, Jimoh Ibrahim Mobilize for Mimiko

-Why we are Doing it-Mimiko Campaign Flags off in Owo SEVERAL multi-party endorsements have started building up for Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Armed ACN Thugs Held Amid Violence at Mimiko Campaign in Owo

FIVE armed thugs imported into Owo, headquarters of Owo LocalGovernment Area by the Action Congress (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Anambra Governor Obi in Hot Waters Over Brewery Ownership

A BREWERY ownership scandal in Anambra State has stirred conflict of interest concerns following allegations (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Benue Contract: Okupe’s Documents are Shocking Revelations – PDP

-Suswan, Akume Owe Value Trust  N358m – Okupe SENIOR Special Assistant to the President Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe Wednesday (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Should NgoziOkonjo-Iweala Resign?

By Omoade Adelani Let’s face it, corruption is presently the most popular culture in our nation today. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Shock as Nigeria’s SSS Personnel Details is Released Online

-Boko Haram Claims Responsibility -Threatens to Kill Personnel COPIOUS amount of sensitive information on former and active personnel of Nigeria’s secret (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Akpabio Wins Court Challenge to His 2011 Governorship Candidacy

A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has struck out a case instituted by Chief Ime Mbatt Essien challenging the nomination of Chief Godswill Akpabio as the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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New NNPC Boss Promises Era of Transparency and Accountability

The newly-appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr. Andrew Yakubu, has re-iterated his commitment to transparency and accountability in the operations of (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Oil Subsidy Investigation: Punishment Awaits the Indicted – Jonathan

PRESIDENT Jonathan’s office reacted on Sunday to persistent criticism directed at his administration to the effect that his government was not doing enough to curtail the prevalence of corruption in Nigeria. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Apple Pays $60M to Chinese Firm to Settle Trademark Dispute

Apple Inc has paid $60 million to Proview Technology (Shenzhen) to end a dispute over the iPad trademark in China that saw the world's most valuable technology company engaged in a protracted legal tussle with (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Interest Rate Rigging Forces Resignation of Barclay’s Bank Chairman

Marcus Agius is expected to say he is “truly sorry” for the scandal, which has dealt a “devastating blow” to the bank. Meanwhile, Lord Turner of Ecchinswell, the head of the Financial Services Authority, said “more heads will roll” at (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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First Lady Jonathan Receives UNESCO Award in Annapolis, Bemoans Dearth of Funds to Sustain Community Projects

NIGERIA’S first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan said on Sunday in Annapolis, Maryland in the United States that her dream of bringing people-oriented projects closer to families and communities in Nigeria lacks adequate funds. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Mexico Party Claims Return to Power after 12 Years

The party that ruled Mexico for most of the 20th century claimed victory in a presidential election on Sunday as exit polls and early official results showed its candidate, Enrique Pena Nieto, with a clear advantage over his rivals. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Jonathan Urges Nigerians to Show Patriotism by Buying Nigerian

“If people fail to buy what DICON is producing, it is the sign of being unpatriotic. I think it is beyond being unpatriotic. We have a number of Nigerians that are unpatriotic, even people holding high offices. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nigeria Signs $4.5bn Deal to Build 6 Refineries with Local and US Firms

NIGERIA on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an American energy firm to build six oil refineries, in a project worth 4.5 billion dollars, according a statement by the federal government. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Otedola Appears Before House Ethics and Privileges Committee, Insists on Open Evidence

CHAIRMAN of Zenon Oil and Gas, Mr. Femi Otedola made an expected appearance before the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges concerning his earlier exposure of the corrupt demands of (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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We Have Commenced a Rigorous Investment Climate Reform Program – Jonathan

- Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s address at the 12th meeting of the Honorary International Investor Council in Abuja, Nigeria on July 5, 2012. It is with great pleasure that I address the 12th Meeting of the (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nigeria Will Strengthen Pan-African Parliament

President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria would support the efforts for the development of the Pan African Parliament, in order to strengthen economic cooperation and democracy in the continent. (more…)

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15Mar By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Abia Governor Orji Advocates Regional Integration, State Police

IN order for Nigeria to emerge a stronger, better nation in the near future, Abia State Governor Theodre A. Orji has called for regional integration between states in the country as well as the establishment of (more…)

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