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Obama in Secret Visit to Afghanistan, Seeks Support for Careful Exit

15Mar

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Obama in Secret Visit to Afghanistan, Seeks Support for Careful Exit

PRESIDENT Barack Obama, on a surprise nighttime trip to Afghanistan, told war-weary Americans that he would keep his promise to wind down the unpopular conflict by the end of 2014 but also (more…)

‘Somalization of Nigeria’ Worries Former Defense Chief Danjuma

15Mar

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‘Somalization of Nigeria’ Worries Former Defense Chief Danjuma

“The Somalialization of Nigeria is taking place right now. We need to sit down and get to the root of the problem and find a solution to it.” That was Nigeria’s former Defense Minister, Theophilus Y. Danjuma, (more…)

Government Forces Hold Suspect in Kano’s Bayero University Attack

15Mar

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Government Forces Hold Suspect in Kano’s Bayero University Attack

THE Joint Task Force mandated to enforce normalcy and apprehend suspected criminals terrorizing Kano and environs arrested a man suspected of being one of the brains behind Sunday’s attack at (more…)

In Online Video, Terror Group Promises More Media Attacks

15Mar

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In Online Video, Terror Group Promises More Media Attacks

By Folabi Ogunleye | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 TWO days after it carried out Sunday’s deadly attack at the Abuja and Kaduna offices of major Nigerian newspapers that included This Day, The Sun and National Mirror, the (more…)

Governor Oshiomhole’s Principal Secretary Assassinated in Edo State

15Mar

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Governor Oshiomhole’s Principal Secretary Assassinated in Edo State

IN what appears to be a throwback to a recent era of political assassinations in Nigeria, an aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, was killed at about 2am in the morning on (more…)

In Open Letter, Timipre Sylva Begs for President Jonathan’s ‘Empathy’

15Mar

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In Open Letter, Timipre Sylva Begs for President Jonathan’s ‘Empathy’

AS I write you this letter, Mr. President, Sir, I feel a spell of grief in me, not because I have lost the office of Governor, but because of the totally unjust way, manner, reason and people used to remove (more…)

UPDATE: Reactions Trail Killing of Aide to Edo State Gov Oshiomhole

15Mar

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UPDATE: Reactions Trail Killing of Aide to Edo State Gov Oshiomhole

- Soyinka, NLC, Festus Keyamo, Others Condemn Killing FRIDAY morning’s cold-blooded murder of political organizer and aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, is generating widespread condemnation (more…)

Peoples Democratic Party Killing Machine Roars Back to Life in Edo

15Mar

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Peoples Democratic Party Killing Machine Roars Back to Life in Edo

- PDP Chief Tony Anenih Fingered in Assassination MORE revelations are emerging on the political intrigues that snowballed into Friday morning’s assassination of Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, a principal secretary to the governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole. (more…)

FIRS Seeks Lawmakers’ Support for Massive Medium Term Target

15Mar

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FIRS Seeks Lawmakers’ Support for Massive Medium Term Target

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, is seeking the support of the National Assembly over speedy passage of subsisting tax laws and amendment to existing ones to enable it attain its medium term (more…)

Ibori Absent as Court Starts Confiscation of Assets

15Mar

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Ibori Absent as Court Starts Confiscation of Assets

FORMER Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori, was absent from court as the timetable for confiscation proceedings agreed between the Crown prosecutors and his defence team was sanctioned by (more…)

Nigeria Mules Extending Islamic Education Program across Country

15Mar

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Nigeria Mules Extending Islamic Education Program across Country

VICE President Namadi Sambo, on Wednesday, said that a meeting with state governors and traditional rulers has been convened as a forum to consider and agree on ways of extending the Almajiri Education (more…)

Kogi State’s Godswill Orphanage Smiles to the Bank with N1O Million

15Mar

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Kogi State’s Godswill Orphanage Smiles to the Bank with N1O Million

As the first ever musical reality show for orphanages organised by Melody Shelters, a collaboration of Adonis Productions and Prince Tonye Princewill came to a climax this 5th of May, 2012, the Kogi State’s (more…)

An ‘Evolving’ President Obama Declares Support for Gay Marriage

15Mar

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An ‘Evolving’ President Obama Declares Support for Gay Marriage

The evolution is complete: after years of "evolving" on the issue, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, a stance that is likely to please his political (more…)

Oil Bunkering: EFCC Arraigns 11 Suspects in Edo State

15Mar

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Oil Bunkering: EFCC Arraigns 11 Suspects in Edo State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned eleven persons before a Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, for their involvement in bunkering petroleum products and forgery. (more…)

Nigeria Communications Commission Cite Airtel as Best Telecom Operator

15Mar

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Nigeria Communications Commission Cite Airtel as Best Telecom Operator

Nigerian telecom regulator has ranked Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel's Nigerian unit -- Airtel Nigeria -- as the best operator for good quality of service. Of the four GSM operators in (more…)

Akpabio’s Priceless Gift to Ibesikpo Asutan People

15Mar

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Akpabio’s Priceless Gift to Ibesikpo Asutan People

By Essien Ndueso It is no longer news that Governor Godswill Akpabio has bridged the gap of underdevelopment and backwardness in Akwa Ibom through an even (more…)

Airspace Violation: US Fighter Jets Escort Plane During Obama Visit

15Mar

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Airspace Violation: US Fighter Jets Escort Plane During Obama Visit

TWO F-16 fighter jets intercepted a small private plane that violated restricted airspace Friday as President Barack Obama was about to depart from Los Angeles International Airport aboard Air Force One, authorities said. (more…)

Cash Shortages in Nigeria Causes Spike in Lending Rates

15Mar

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Cash Shortages in Nigeria Causes Spike in Lending Rates

Nigeria's interbank lending rates climbed this week to an average of 14.16 percent, from 13.91 percent last week, as the central bank aggressively mopped up excess liquidity by selling treasury bills. (more…)

Lagos Court Free Suspected Killers of Guardian Editor Bayo Ohu

15Mar

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Lagos Court Free Suspected Killers of Guardian Editor Bayo Ohu

THE three men accused in the September 20, 2009 killing of political reporter and assistant news editor of the Guardian newspapers, Mr. Bayo Ohu, were on Friday freed by a Lagos High Court (more…)

In Addis Ababa, Nigerian President Promotes African Youth Empowerment

15Mar

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In Addis Ababa, Nigerian President Promotes African Youth Empowerment

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, in Addis Ababa alongside other African heads of states, said it was imperative to empower the youth and women with education and entrepreneurial as well as (more…)