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Maku to Northern Leaders: Stop the Violence

15Mar

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Maku to Northern Leaders: Stop the Violence

- Senate President Appeals Against Reprisals Minister of Information, Labaran Maku on Monday called on Northern political and traditional leaders to stop the on going violence in the region. (more…)

Nigeria Collaborates with D-8 Countries to Achieve 20-20-20

15Mar

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Nigeria Collaborates with D-8 Countries to Achieve 20-20-20

Dr Martin Uhomoibhi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Development 8 (D-8) Commissioner of Nigeria, says Nigeria will collaborate with D-8 countries to achieve vision 20-20-20. (more…)

UN Economic Commission Tasks African Countries on Transformation

15Mar

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UN Economic Commission Tasks African Countries on Transformation

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Monday urged African countries to pursue transformation agenda to ensure growth, job creation and reduce vulnerability to external shocks. (more…)

Former Egyptian Strongman Hosni Mubarak Listed in Critical Condition

15Mar

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Former Egyptian Strongman Hosni Mubarak Listed in Critical Condition

REPORTS from Egypt are saying that former Egyptian strongman, Hosni Mubarak is in critical condition following a case of cardiac arrest and stroke that he suffered earlier on Tuesday. (more…)

As Slaughter of Innocent Nigerians Continue, Nigerians Condemn President Jonathan’s Presence at Brazil Earth Summit

15Mar

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As Slaughter of Innocent Nigerians Continue, Nigerians Condemn President Jonathan’s Presence at Brazil Earth Summit

(Kansas City, KANSAS) – There is growing resentment of the derelict Goodluck Jonathan leadership in Nigeria for leaving a majority of the country’s citizens to the mercy of a rag-tag religious killer group, popularly (more…)

‘Why We Invited Air Nigeria CEO Over N4.86bn Tax Debts

15Mar

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‘Why We Invited Air Nigeria CEO Over N4.86bn Tax Debts

Text of a Press Release by Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service on Tuesday to addressed what it described as “misleading claims in a section of the media” following the invitation and subsequent arrest (more…)

Jonathan Warns Politicians to Put National Progress Ahead of Personal Ambition

15Mar

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Jonathan Warns Politicians to Put National Progress Ahead of Personal Ambition

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan late Tuesday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, urged Nigeria’s political class not to sacrifice the progress and well-being of the nation on the altar of personal political ambitions. (more…)

NNPC, SPDC Partner to Achieve NPDC’s 250,000 bpd Growth Target

15Mar

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NNPC, SPDC Partner to Achieve NPDC’s 250,000 bpd Growth Target

As part of efforts at meeting the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, 250,000 bpd ambitious growth target by 2015, the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, (more…)

PDP Counsels Aregbesola’s Protesting Tribunal Witnesses

15Mar

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PDP Counsels Aregbesola’s Protesting Tribunal Witnesses

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has counselled the protesting members of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) who were witnesses for Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the election petition (more…)

ACN’s Tinubu Inches Closer to Appointing ‘Imperial Ajele’, Rotimi Akeredolu, for Ondo State

15Mar

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ACN’s Tinubu Inches Closer to Appointing ‘Imperial Ajele’, Rotimi Akeredolu, for Ondo State

MEMBERS of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in Ondo State have become more cynical of their leaders, Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande. The two national leaders of the party are (more…)

US Attorney-General Defiant as House Holds Him in Contempt

15Mar

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US Attorney-General Defiant as House Holds Him in Contempt

ATTORNEY-General Eric Holder showed no sign of backing down Wednesday in his escalating battle with House Republicans over his handling of the fallout from the Fast and Furious gun-smuggling investigation. (more…)

Brazilian President to Lead Trade and Economic Mission to Nigeria

15Mar

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Brazilian President to Lead Trade and Economic Mission to Nigeria

President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil has accepted an invitation from President Goodluck Jonathan to visit Nigeria before the end of the year in furtherance of efforts to boost economic and trade relations between both countries. (more…)

Jimoh Ibrahim’s Air Nigeria Sued over N4.86bn Unpaid Tax

15Mar

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Jimoh Ibrahim’s Air Nigeria Sued over N4.86bn Unpaid Tax

- Aviation Authority Grounds Airline Again The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filed charges against Air Nigeria on Thursday for evading five years tax payment of N4.86 billion naira and forgery of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC). (more…)

PDP Warns over Involvement of Judges in ACN Politics

15Mar

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PDP Warns over Involvement of Judges in ACN Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest has raised the alarm over involvement of judges in activities of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), warning that democracy in the country risks imminent collapse (more…)

Delta and Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Urge President Jonathan to Target Boko Haram

15Mar

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Delta and Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Urge President Jonathan to Target Boko Haram

Legislators in Akwa Ibom and Delta state Houses of Assembly have asked President Goodluck Jonathan to identify the sponsors of the Boko Haram sect and deal with them accordingly. (more…)

‘Our Goal is Simple: Create More Jobs and Opportunities’ – President Jonathan

15Mar

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‘Our Goal is Simple: Create More Jobs and Opportunities’ – President Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable development. Delivery his statement to the plenary session of the (more…)

Top Boko Haram Suspect Captured as US adds 3 Members to Terror List

15Mar

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Top Boko Haram Suspect Captured as US adds 3 Members to Terror List

HABIBU Bama, the suspected brains behind some of the deadliest attacks by the killer terrorist group in Nigeria, Boko Haram was captured Thursday in the restive city of Damaturu, Yobe State. (more…)

Jonathan Orders EFCC to Investigate Embassy Accounts

15Mar

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Jonathan Orders EFCC to Investigate Embassy Accounts

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday that he has issued marching orders to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to begin a probe into the alleged disturbing activities at the country’s embassy accounts in the United States. (more…)

On Sunday ‘Media Chat’, President Jonathan Assures on Nigeria’s Security

15Mar

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On Sunday ‘Media Chat’, President Jonathan Assures on Nigeria’s Security

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday rekindled the hopes of Nigerians that the terror group Boko Haram would be wrestled to the ground in the near future, promising that the blood-spilling acts of the group (more…)

15Mar

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Akpabio and his Uncommon Achievement

By Anietie Ekong In 2006, a certain young man, Godswill Obot Akpabio had indicated his intention to serve Akwa Ibom people as the Governor. Apart from having served as a Commissioner (more…)