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30, 000 Americans March for Slain 17-Year Old Trayvon Martins

15Mar

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30, 000 Americans March for Slain 17-Year Old Trayvon Martins

More than thirty thousand peopled converged on the American small town of Sanford in the southern state of Florida on Thursday to demand justice over the apparent cold-blooded murder (more…)

CPC Scribe, Adamu Aliero, Decamps to PDP

15Mar

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CPC Scribe, Adamu Aliero, Decamps to PDP

Aliero announced his defection along with the leadership of CPCin Kebbi during the launch of the PDP gubernatorial campaign in the state by President Goodluck at Halliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. (more…)

15Mar

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Please Stop Apologizing

By Bill Maher THIS week, Robert De Niro made a joke about first ladies, and Newt Gingrich said it was “inexcusable and the president should apologize for him.” Of course, if something is “inexcusable,” an apology (more…)

How El-Rufai Doled Out Land to Iyabo Obasanjo, Wives and Girlfriends – Witness Tells Court

15Mar

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How El-Rufai Doled Out Land to Iyabo Obasanjo, Wives and Girlfriends – Witness Tells Court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday told an Abuja High Court that a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai and two of his officials unilaterally revoked (more…)

Another Fire at the National Assembly Blamed on ‘Electrical Fault’

15Mar

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Another Fire at the National Assembly Blamed on ‘Electrical Fault’

A FIRE incident at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja caused anxiety for staffers and other people present in the building on Thursday afternoon, even as officials said that there was no major damage to the building. (more…)

Obama’s Nomination Undermines Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank Ambitions

15Mar

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Obama’s Nomination Undermines Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank Ambitions

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s respected economist and diplomat had her ambitions to head the influential World Bank threatened on Friday by US President Barack Obama’s nomination of Korean-American Jim Yong Kim for the same post. (more…)

Governor Aregbesola Warned Over Plans to Demolish NTA Building

15Mar

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Governor Aregbesola Warned Over Plans to Demolish NTA Building

FORMER Governor of Ekiti State and National Vice Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Segun Oni, has warned the Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, over (more…)

15Mar

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Is Yoruba Unity Threatened?

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi SINCE the return of the opposition to the political ladder of the South-West, all has not been well most especially between the so called progressive party (more…)

Suspected Members of Killer-Sect Die from Own Car Explosion

15Mar

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Suspected Members of Killer-Sect Die from Own Car Explosion

TWO suspected members of the mass-murdering Islamic sect, Boko Haram, died from an explosion of their homemade bombs on Saturday, as members of the Joint Task Force stormed their hideout in Kano. (more…)

NYT: Former US Vice President Cheney Recovering After Receiving New Heart

15Mar

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NYT: Former US Vice President Cheney Recovering After Receiving New Heart

Former Vice President Dick Cheney had a heart transplant on Saturday after 20 months on a waiting list, and was recovering in a Virginia hospital, a statement from his office said. (more…)

PDP Returns to Consensus, Picks Bamanga Tukur as Chairman

15Mar

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PDP Returns to Consensus, Picks Bamanga Tukur as Chairman

AFTER his surprising loss on Wednesday to Dr. Musa Babayo at the north-east congress of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bauchi, former governor of the defunct state of Gongola, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, (more…)

Injustice in Kogi: Why the President Must Intervene

15Mar

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Injustice in Kogi: Why the President Must Intervene

By Phrank Shuaibu Disobedience of court orders remains a critical barrier to credible governance in new democracies. Of Specific interest and reference is what has been allowed to take place in Kogi State of Nigeria (more…)

Main One Cable Upgrades Infrastructure to Meet Growing Demand

15Mar

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Main One Cable Upgrades Infrastructure to Meet Growing Demand

IN a move that significantly underscores its growing reputation as West Africa’s broadband service provider of choice, Main One Cable Company, Nigeria’s premier and leading provider of broadband Internet (more…)

Why Mimiko is First among Equals – Awolowo’s Widow

15Mar

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Why Mimiko is First among Equals – Awolowo’s Widow

Chairman of the Tribune titles and wife of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Mrs HID Awolowo, has revealed that the Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, won the Tribune’s title 2011 (more…)

Q-Ed: The Secret of Mimiko’s Revolution in Education Sector By Durojaiye Alfred

15Mar

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Q-Ed: The Secret of Mimiko’s Revolution in Education Sector By Durojaiye Alfred

ONDO State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, no doubt, assumed leadership of the state three years ago well prepared. He took over the wheel of the state’s vehicle with a defined destination in focus. (more…)

Former US Sen. Santorum Wins Louisiana’s Republican Primary

15Mar

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Former US Sen. Santorum Wins Louisiana’s Republican Primary

Rick Santorum won Louisiana's Republican primary on Saturday, according to the Associated Press, proving again that he has major appeal among the party's conservative, southern base. (more…)

Senegalese Leader Concedes Loss to Opponent in Presidential Elections

15Mar

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Senegalese Leader Concedes Loss to Opponent in Presidential Elections

EIGHTY-FIVE-year old president of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, conceded defeat on Sunday to his opponent in the nation’s presidential election re-rerun, hours after the poll closed across (more…)

Akunyili Vs Ngige: Appeal Court Dismisses Petition over Election

15Mar

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Akunyili Vs Ngige: Appeal Court Dismisses Petition over Election

THE Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has struck out the appeal filed by Dora Akunyili of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) against the decision of the election petition tribunal in Awka (more…)

Nigeria to Provide More Incentives for Investors – President Jonathan

15Mar

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Nigeria to Provide More Incentives for Investors – President Jonathan

Nigeria is reviewing the incentives currently being granted to investors, in order to encourage international companies willing to invest in the country. (more…)

30-Day Ultimatum: Air Commerce War Brews between Britain and Nigeria

15Mar

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30-Day Ultimatum: Air Commerce War Brews between Britain and Nigeria

FOLLOWING last weekend’s threat by Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, to deny British airlines further access to Nigeria’s aviation market over what she considers as unfair levies imposed on Nigerian (more…)